Rise of the SNP: the Inside Story
A highly watchable and accessible video here from Channel 4 News that charts the rise of SNP and in particular the continued strength of the SNP after defeat in the referendum in September 2014.The...
Scottish independence referendum - one year on
On September 8th 2014, Scottish voters went to the polls to decide whether Scotland should be an independent country or not - Scots voted 55% to 45% to remain in the union. If you want a reminder...
Game-based learning: key ideological thinkers
Games are a fun and engaging way to learn. You can click here to download a Red Herring Ideological Thinker PowerPoint-based game to help students improve their knowledge of key thinkers for the...
Summary of this week's Republican hopefuls debate
Here is a quick summary of the key points from this week's Republican presidential hopefuls televised debate.
Reviewing Donald Trump's week
Mr Trump is certainly measuring up to be a divisive, marmite-like figure, loved or hated in seemingly equal measure. So what has got people's backs up this week?
Corbyn's first week in post - PMQs, the National Anthem, and the EU
Jeremy Corbyn has certainly ruffled a few feathers this week! First up, the apparent national outrage at his lack of singing of the national anthem at the Battle of Britain service.In his first...
Lesson resource - Beyond the Bike - global connections
The Beyond the Bike adventure is a tutor2u-supported trip by two teachers, as they explore key issues on the new silk road road route. This week they headed to Uganda on the hunt for international...
Elevator Quiz - an introduction to Global Issues
This fun quiz is a useful starter for this stage in the course for students following the Edexcel Unit 4d Global Political Issues paper.
US Constitution Key Terms Wordsnake Starter
Building confidence with key terms and specialist vocab is really crucial for success in exams.
Constitutional Statute Law starter quiz
Looking for something engaging to kick-start a UK politics lesson this week?
The United Nations: 70 Years Old - But Where Next?
A superb animated video here from The Guardian that explains how and why the UN was formed and how it has grown since. Essential background information for students looking at global issues.
Resources to Help Understand the EU
For those following the Global option at A2, students need to have a firm understanding of the history and operation of the EU.
Useful Politics Subscriptions for Your Students
Following on from Scott's blog post, it's really important for politics students to be keeping their finger on the political pulse and immersing themselves in the subject. This blog post suggests a...
A Virtual Visit to the White House
If you fancy putting yourselves in the virtual shoes of Barack and Michelle Obama, you can now take part in a virtual tour of the White House.
Teaching Resources from the Parliament Education Team
Parliament's new Education Centre was formally opened in July. Whilst a visit to Parliament itself is undoubtedly a rewarding experience, the Parliament education team has also really ramped up its...
Beyond the Bike: EU Lesson Resources
As part of tutor2u's support for the Beyond the Bike project, each week I will be providing some lesson resources to accompany Stuart's and Claire's journey, kindly supported by the Royal Economic...
Beyond the Bike - a journey to the heart of the EU
This week Stuart and Claire cycled through France and Belgium and into the Netherlands. This is Stuart's blog post exploring whether Britain should stay in or leave the EU; you can see the original...
Beyond the Bike - an enrichment project
Two teachers cycling new and old Silk Roads en route to China in an epic educational and charity project - look out each week for updates and learning resources on the tutor2u Beyond the Bike page....
Will Northern Ireland's devolution be suspended?
The fragile power-sharing agreement between unionists and nationalists in the Northern Ireland Assembly is close to breaking down completely; Theresa Villiers, the Northern Ireland Secretary, is...
Friendly Politics Blogging Community Seeking New Friends
Have you enjoyed our recent blog posts and additions to our politics Study Notes? Would you like to join our politics blogging community and share your thoughts and ideas with other enthusiastic...