This lesson is Lesson 1 in a series on Hitler’s Rise to Power, designed for the Edexcel GCSE (9–1) Weimar and Nazi Germany course. The lesson introduces students to the early stages of Hitler’s rise and helps build key historical skills.

Clear step-by-step instructions are included to guide teachers through the lesson, and all materials are easy to adapt depending on the needs of your class.

This resource includes:

• PowerPoint lesson with clear instructions and information slides
• Timeline starter activity using images
• Inference worksheet
• Stuent Worksheets
• Homework task
• Teacher guidance to support delivery

This ready-to-teach lesson helps students begin their understanding of Hitler’s rise to power while practising key GCSE skills such as chronology, inference, and historical interpretation. All slides and worksheets are fully editable and easy to adapt.