About Modernity Scotland

Modern Studies & Politics

My name is John McTaggart. I've been running Modernity Scotland for twenty years now. My ambition now, as then, is to make the most accessible and engaging content for Modern Studies and Higher Politics. I've enjoyed a varied career in teaching, writing and event management in both the public and private sectors. I bring this knowledge and experience to the site. I hope you like Higher Modern Studies and Higher Politics 2025-2026. Both sites are very focused on the SQA Higher exam. Everything is here. You don't have to go hunting around anywhere else. Everything has been written to enable students to get the best grade possible. There's a sample of a Modern Studies topic (Democracy in Scotland and the UK) and a Politics one (Socialism and Conservatism) for you to see the resources available. If you like it, I hope you can subscribe. For Modern Studies, all the Democracy, Social Inequality, Crime and the Law and The USA topics are live. I'm working on Higher Politics just now. The full Course will be ready in August. Thanks, John. Oh, btw, the presentations on the website are in MP4 and PDF format. If any subscriber would like these as an old fashioned PPT, just let me know and I'll fire them over to you.

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Higher Politics

Sample PPT

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Books: The Knowledge Series

Book 1 The USA

This textbook contains all the key knowledge, analysis and evaluation for those studying World Power: The USA. All topics covered. Available now for immediate delivery.
Textbook The USA

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John's thoughts on the website, Modern Studies, Politics and other stuff too!
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FAQs

  • Who can subscribe to Modernity Scotland?

    Schools, colleges, teachers and parents can subscribe to Modern Studies and Higher Politics.

  • How long does a subscription last for?

    A subscription lasts from the date of purchase until the date of the SQA Higher Modern Studies and Politics exam in 2026.

  • How much does a subscription cost?

    Each Course costs £150.

  • What resources do I get with a subscription?

    Higher Modern Studies and Higher Politics 2025-2026 have a range of learning activities for the key content in Paper 1 of the exams All the content is bang up to date and focused on the SQA Higher exam. A school/college subscription provides you and all your students with access to the Course. Teachers and students can log in to their own account. All the topics in Democracy in Scotland and the UK, Social Inequality, Crime and the Law and The USA are covered. Each topic contains: FAQ, Explainer document, a Deep Dive audio presentation, Teacher PPT presentation, Student Presentation note taking document, Key Vocabulary, Link to Videos, Quiz, Revision Questions, 20 Mark Essay Builder document, 12 Mark Response builder document. WAGOLLs too!

  • How do I subscribe?

    Click Subscribe Now. Or schools/colleges can subscribe via Purchase Order. This should be made payable to Modernity Scotland, The Woodside, 82 High Street, Aberdour KY3 0SW. Let John know the PO is on the way so you can have immediate access! [email protected]

  • What if I want the presentations as a PPT?

    No problem, just email [email protected] and he'll send them on to you.

  • What Higher Politics content is there?

    All three topics in Political Systems and Political Parties and Elections. Socialism & Conservatism and Theories of Democracy in Political ideologies.

  • How do my students then get access?

    Once your subscription is active, email [email protected] letting him know how many student places you need. John will set these places up and send instructions. Your pupils will then have their own accounts to view content, complete activities and track their progress.

  • What if I've already taught or don't need all the Course content, just some of the content?

    You can also purchase individual topics on our TES shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/modernityscotland

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