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 2025. It is very focused on the SQA Higher Modern Studies exam, which this year will be on Friday 23 May. Everything has been re-written to enable students to get the best grade possible. There's a sample of a Democracy in Scotland and the UK topic below. If you like it, I hope you can subscribe. All the Democracy, Crime and the Law and The USA topics are live. Social Inequality will be soon. 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.
Higher Modern Studies 2025 sample

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Topic: Alternatives for the Governance of Scotland

Please view the resources for Alternatives for the Governance of Scotland. 

This is the template for all the Course topics.

All the resources for the Democracy in the UK and Crime and the Law and the USA topics are live within the site for subscribers. Social Inequality will be available soon.

Individual Units

Don't need the whole Course? Individual units are available. Democracy in Scotland & the UK, Crime & the Law & The USA

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  • 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 in 2026.

  • How much does a subscription cost?

    Each Course costs £150. The subscription will last until the Higher Modern Studies exam in 2026.

  • What resources do I get with a subscription?

    Higher Modern Studies 2025 has a range of learning activities for the key content in Paper 1 of Higher Modern Studies. All the content is bang up to date and focused on the SQA Higher Modern Studies exam. A school/college subscription provides you and all your students with access to the Course. Teachers and students log in to their own account. Each topic contains: Explainer document, Explainer audio, Teacher presentation, Student Presentation note taking document, Key Vocabulary, Link to Videos, Quiz, Revision Questions, 20 Mark Essay Builder document, 12 Mark Response builder document.

  • How do I subscribe?

    Click Subscribe Now.

  • What if I want the presentations as a PPT?

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

  • 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.

  • How can I use the presentation as a powerpoint?

    Each presentation is in MP4 video format. However, a pdf is attached for download. Simply upload it here to convert it to a powerpoint presentation. https://www.adobe.com/uk/acrobat/online/pdf-to-ppt.html

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

    You can purchase individual Units. Democracy in Scotland & the UK, Crime and the Law and The USA are currently available. Social Inequality will be soon. You can also purchase individual topics on our TES shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/modernityscotland

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