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NEW UPDATED 2025/6 SPEC: This lesson examines the methods and techniques used by the Metropolitan Police in Whitechapel to investigate the murders of Jack the Ripper. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) 1 x A4 Source Enquiry Sheet 1 x 24 slide main power point presentation The lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson aims and outcomes Slide 3: As you enter discussion - linked to modern day crime and policing Slide 4-6: Recap Activity - Gap fill activity to recap the murders, policing and Whitechapel environment with answers and printable worksheets. Slide 7-8: Starter - Which of the 12 police techniques could have been used in 1888? With answers. Slide 9-10: Task 1 - Printable diagram with instructions and aims Slide 11-12: Task 2 - Additional questions with printable question and activity sheet included. Slide 13-14: Exam Focus - Examples and printable sheets for ‘one feature’ question. Slide 15-18: Exam Focus - Two examples of the ‘how useful’ question with printable answer sheets and exam technique. Slide 19-20: Exam Focus - Two examples of the ‘follow up’ question. Slide 21: Learning Review Activities Slide 22-24: Learning Review Crossword - with answers and printable sheet. Slide 25: Lesson Fact Sheet Slide 26: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

UPDATED NEW 2025/6 SPEC: The lesson examines how factors such as the Whitechapel Vigilance Committee, police for rivalry and the illustrated penny dreadful press became a huge challenge and obstacle to the Metropolitan Police’s investigation into the Jack the Ripper murders. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) 1 x A4 Source Enquiry Sheet 1 x 24 slide main power point lesson The lesson power point contains: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson outcomes and aims Slide 3: As you enter discussion task - Why do you think the police never caught Jack the Ripper? Slide 4-5: Unit recap - Whitechapel unit recap quiz with answers Slide 6-7: Recap - Picture recap quiz covering the police techniques to catch Jack the Ripper with answers Slide 8: Starter Task - Source analysis linked to the failure and critcism of the Metropolitan police. Slide 9-12: Background information about the main obstacles to the police investigation - The Whitechapel Vigilance Committee, the police force rivalry and illustrated press. Slide 13: Task 1 - Write a letter from Charles Warren to explain the problems with the investigation. Slide 14: Task 2 - Table based task explaining the obstacles to the police investigation. Slide 15: Follow up questions Slide 16-17: Exam Focus - A range of ‘One feature’ questions with printable worksheet. Slide 18-20: Exam Focus - An example and printable worksheets to help students answer the ‘How useful’ question. Slide 21: Exam Focus - An example of the ‘Follow Up’ question Slide 22-23: Learning Review - Fact or fiction - with answers Slide 24: Topic Learning Review - Scrabble based key terms activity Slide 25: Lesson Fact Sheet This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

A quiz suitable for tutor time, assemblies, History lessons and more! 20 fascinating and varied questions about the Gunpowder Plot, the origins of Bonfire Night and Guy Fawkes with answers and printable answer sheets. The 44 slide resource includes: 20 multiple choice questions Answers A choice of answer sheets with bonus tasks relating to learning and firework safety.

**UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/**6 Why did Henry VIII marry Catherine of Aragon? What was the marriage between Henry and Catherine like? Why did Henry VIII want to annul the marriage with Catherine of Aragon by 1527? This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet based on the GCSE Edexcel specification as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The downloaded lesson includes the following: 1x A4 printable worksheet/diagram of the reasons for the annulment 1x A4 printable worksheet explaining the reasons 1x A4 printable worksheet based on historical interpretations of Catherine of Aragon. 1 x Main 15 slide Power Point 15 slide main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Why did Henry VIII Annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon? Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3-4: As You Enter Warm Up: Divorce in the modern world discussion and quiz with answers revealed. Slide 5-6: Learning Recap 1: Catherine of Aragon multiple choice quiz with answers revealed. Slide 7: Key Term Explanation: What is the difference between divorce and annulment? Slide 8: Background information: Portraits of Catherine and Anne Boleyn. Slide 9: Interpretation Task: What is the difference between the two historical interpretations of Catherine of Aragon? Slide 10: Task 1: The reasons for the annulment activity and challenge questions. Slide 11: Task 2: An optional creative writing task. Side 12: Example exam questions Slide 13-14: Learning Review Quiz with answers Slide 15: Lesson fact sheet I would be really grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this as feedback is highly valued. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.

**UPDATED FOR 2025/**6 What was the Amicable Grant? Why was the Amicable Grant required? Why was the Amicable Grant controversial? What were the consequences of the Amicable Grant? How did it contribute towards Wolsey’s downfall? This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet based on the GCSE Edexcel specification as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The downloaded lesson includes the following: 1x A4 printable worksheet 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Thomas Wolsey and the Amicable Grant Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3-4: Previous Learning Recap: Recapping Wolsey’s Reforms (Enclosure, Finances, the Eltham Ordinances & Justice). Answers revealed. Slide 5: As You Enter Warm Up: Do you know the tax system today? Slide 6-8: Starter – Three problem solving questions with multiple choice answers for students to reason. Answers revealed for what actually happened. Slide 9-10: Background Information – including a simple map of Europe to show the Holy Roman Empire. Slide 11-12: Task 1 – Storyboard task with instructions and printable sheet Slide 13: Task 2 – Link to the A4 worksheet Slide 14: Task 3 – Source Inference (aimed at higher ability) Side 15: Follow Up Challenge Tasks Slide 16: Example Exam Questions Slide 17: Lesson Fact Sheet – Based on the GCSE Edexcel Specification Slide 18-19: Learning Review Crossword – with answers revealed. Slide 20: Original Map which can be edited for personal use. This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.

This lesson covers further reasons for lawlessness as well as further examples of lawlessness such as Bill Hickock, Jesse James, Thomas Smith and the Reno Gang. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) – Included in every American West lesson! 1 x Main Power Point Lesson All of the lessons for the American West unit contain a variety of learning tasks suitable for all abilities, practice exam questions, engaging individual or group activities as well as the key information needed for the Edexcel Specification. Each lesson features a fact sheet which is intended to be used as a substitute for the text book. Therefore, this lesson contains everything you will need for the lesson. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

This lesson cover the changes introduced by William to law and order with a focus on the Forest Laws and the role of the sheriff. UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6 The 30 slide fully resourced lesson contains activities, tasks, printable resources and all background knowledge: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3-4: A choice of two ‘As You Enter’ picture starters showing Norman punishments and Church courts - with prompt questions. Slide 5-6: Recap - 10 recap questions about law and order the students will have already studied - with answers. Slide 7-19: Starter - Problem Solving Activity - Students are given six problems/scenarios William faced as king and have to select the best option for him. Answers given. Slide 20: Task 1 - Poster activity - Design a poster to outline William’s changes to law and order and inform people about the Forest Laws and the role of the sheriff. Slide 21-22: Task 2 - Comprehension worksheet with printable worksheet Slide 23: Challenge questions Slide 24-25: Learning Review Quiz - 8 questions from the lesson with answers. Slide 26-27: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ exam question with printable sheets. Slide 28: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions Slide 29: Lesson fact sheet Slide 30: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6. Students examine how the monarch, King Edward the Confessor controlled England and how the country was divided into earldoms, shires, hundreds and burghs. The 16 slide lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Progress checker/lesson outcomes Slide 3: As you enter discussion - Was keeping law and order (control) easier in Anglo-Saxon England compared with today?) Slide 4-5: Learning Recap - Who am I? 8 questions with answers Slide 6: Starter Task - How did the King control Anglo-Saxon England? Includes further background information. Slide 7-8: Task 1 - Students complete a diagram outlining the various methods of control with instructions given and printable worksheet. Slide 9: Task 2 - Challenge questions Slide 10-11: Learning Review - Anglo-Saxon Bingo with instructions and teacher question and answer sheet. Slide 12-13: EXAM FOCUS - Examples and printable worksheets for the ‘One feature’ question. Slide 14: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘Explain why’ and ‘How far do you agree’ questions. Slide 15: Lesson Fact Sheet Slide 16: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

UPDATED FOR 2025/6 SPEC. Students examine the role of Edgar Aethling and the Danes to explain the events and failure of the Anglo-Saxon rebellions in the North against William I. This fully resources 23 slide lesson includes all information and printable resources: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson aims and progress tracker Slide 3-4: 8 question recap quiz about the failed revolt of Edwin and Morcar with answers Slide 5-7: Starter Task - Key term match up with printable resources. Useful terms which will allow students to better access the content of the lesson. Slide 8: Starter Discussion - What methods has William I used so far to prevent or defeat Anglo-Saxon rebellions? Slide 9: Background information explaining the role of the Danes Slide 10-12: Task 1 - Instructions and printable resources to help students complete a timeline of the main events of the rebellions in the North. Slide 13: Alternative map based task with printable map/worksheet Slide 14: Higher ability narrative account of the main events Slide 15: Task 2 - Why was the rebellion in the North a failure? Slide 16: Follow up challenge tasks Slide 17-18: Learning Review - True or false quiz with answers revealed Slide 19-20: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 2 mark ‘One feature’ questions with printable question sheets. Slide 21: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 22: Lesson fact sheet based on the GCSE specification. Slide 23: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Students examine significance of the murder of Kelso Cochrane in Notting Hill in May 1959 including the reaction of the black community, press, police investigation and government response. UPDATED CONTENT & EXAM QUESTIONS FOR 2025/6 ONWARDS The 23 slide fully resourced lesson contains activities, tasks, practice exam questions, printable resources and all background knowledge: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson outcomes and key questions Slide 3-4: Unit Recap - Students attempt to identify 8 key individuals from the Notting Hill unit from a brief description. Answers given. Slide 5: Starter - Source analysis with prompt questions Slide 6-8: Task 1 - Students place the events of the murder into the correct chronological order. Printable resources and answers provided. Slide 9-11: Tasks 2&3 - A choice of two worksheets (source analysis & knowledge and understanding). Slide 12: Challenge questions Slide 13: Bonus challenge source (suited to higher ability students) Slide 14-15: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question with printable answer sheet Slide 16-17: EXAM FOCUS - Examples and printable resources for the ‘Follow up’ question including a useful help sheet which outlines the type of sources students could use in their follow up. Slide 18-20: EXAM FOCUS - Example of the ‘How useful’ question with printable resources, structure suggestions and help sheets. Slide 21: Learning Review activity Slide 22: Lesson fact sheet Slide 23: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons any slides, worksheets, RA Resources maps or diagrams should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

This lesson is the first lesson for Unit 2 - Migration in Early Modern England. It takes a look at what society was like and the changes which took place during the Early Modern period. Students use this knowledge of the wider historical context to then explain how these changes would have impacted migration. As with every lesson in this topic, the resources include a fact sheet to cover all of the information needed. Therefore, no text books are needed. Side 1: Title slide - To examine the changes in Early Modern Society Slide 2: GCSE Graded lesson outcomes Slide 3: A Medieval Migration Recap quiz Slide 4: An outline of the lesson Slide 5: Starter Activity 1: Name the monarchs from their portrait Slide 6: Starter Activity 2: Where in the world mapping activity Slide 7: Two types of migration - voluntary and forced Slide 8: An explanation of the main learning task Slide 9: A printable table to be used with the main learning task Slide 10: Two 4 mark practice exam questions Slide 11: Two 12 mark practice exam questions Slide 12: Challenge Follow Up questions Slide 13: Useful research questions Slide 14 - 15: Learning Review - What were the main changes in society? Slide 17: The lesson fact sheet All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

This lessons is the case study for Unit 1 and looks at the Viking city of York. Students focus on why Viking migrants settled in York, how the Vikings used York for trade, the relationship the Vikings had with the Church in York as well as the decline in Viking control. As always, this lesson contains all the materials, information and resources you will need to teach the lesson and therefore there is no need for any text books. Slide 1: Title slide - The Viking settlement of York Slide 2: GCSE Graded lesson outcomes Slide 3: A recap of Viking migration so far - filling in the missing terms Slide 4: Answers reveled to the recap activity Slide 5: A student copy of the recap task (suitable for photocopying) Slide 6: The location of York Slide 7: The location of York Slide 8: Evidence about the Vikings in York - What can coins tell us? Slide 9: Evidence about the Vikings in York - Source material analysis Slide 10: Student worksheet to be used alongside the fact sheet for the lesson Slide 11: What was the overall impact of the Vikings in England? Slide 12: 12 mark example exam questions based on York and the Viking migration Slide 13-14: Match up the Viking key term to the meaning Slide 15: Lesson Fact sheets All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

**This lesson covers the varied experiences of migrants to Britain during the First and Second World War. ** Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes Slide 3: Starter Recap 1 - Where did migrants come from during the wars and why? Slide 4-5: Starter Recap 2 - Where did migrants come from during the wars and why? (a slightly easier version) Slide 6: Discussion Activity - What factors determine if a migrants’ experience is positive or negative? Slide 7: Source Inference Activity - A front page from a newspaper which shows German migrants being forced out of their homes during 1915 Slide 8-9: Background information about the significance of the British Union of Fascists Slide 10: Instructions about how to complete the main learning task Slide 11: Printable version of the learning task table Slide 12: Follow Up/Challenge questions Slide 13: 4 mark practice exam questions Slide 14: 12 and 16 mark practice exam questions Slide 15-17: Recap Crossword with answers and printable copies Slide 18: Lesson Fact Sheet All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

**This lesson examines the case study of Liverpool in the 19th century with the experiences and impact of migrants on the city. ** Students are given a number of recap and start tasks along with a choice of learning activities for the lesson. A fact sheet to cover the content needed for the exam is also included as part of the power point. Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes Slide 3: Previous Learning activity Slide 4-5: Starter Task - Students to be give one of 8 sources about Liverpool in the 1800s and use the sources to infer information about the experiences and impact of migrants in the city. Slide 6: Main Learning Task Option 1: Students given a brief to complete a tourist information board about migrants to Liverpool Slide 7: Main Learning Task Option 2: Worksheet with a variety of questions based on the fact sheet Slide 8: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 9: Example 4 mark exam questions Slide 10: Example 12 and 16 mark exam questions Slide 11: Key Term Learning Review Slide 12: Lesson Fact Sheet 2024 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are also all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0. Images created by myself using Power Point tools have also been noted as creations of RAResources © Please contact me in person if you see any errors in the first instance.

**This lesson helps students analyse the varied experiences of migrant groups in Britain in the period c.1700-c.1900. The main groups are: Irish, Jewish, Indian, Chinese, German and Italian. ** A two page fact sheet is included in the lesson and so no other resources will be needed to teach this lesson. Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2: GCSE Graded lesson outcomes Slide 3:Previous learning recap questions Slide 4: Previous learning recap question answers Slide 5: Starter Task 1 - Source analysis - why do migrants focus on towns and cities? Slide 6: Starter Task 2: Why do migrants often settle in towns and cities? Slide 7-13: Fully animated and engaging background information about the experiences of each migrant group Slide 14-15: Main Learning Task instructions and printable sheet Slide 16: Follow Up challenge tasks Slide 17: 4 mark practice exam questions Slide 18: 12 mark practice exam questions Slide 19: Learning review - which migrant group? Slide 20: Learning review answers Slides 21-22: Lesson Fact Sheets 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are also all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0. Images created by myself using Power Point tools have also been noted as creations of RAResources © Please contact me in person if you see any errors in the first instance.

This lesson examines which migrant groups came to Britain the period 1700-1900 and helps students explain why. The focus will be on the following groups: Irish migrants, Jewish migrants, African migrants, Asian migrants and European migrants (German, Italian, French). Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes Slide 3: Previous learning recap quiz Slide 4: Previous learning recap quiz answers Slide 5: Where did migrant groups come from quiz (and answers) Slide 6: Task 1: Table of information Slide 7: Follow Up Tasks Slide 8: Map/diagram task Slide 9: Comprehension questions Slide 10: 4 mark exam practice questions Slide 11: 12 and 16 mark Practice exam questions Slide 12-13 Two fact sheets To take into account copyright, photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are also all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0. Images created by myself using Power Point tools have also been noted as creations of RAResources © Please contact me in person if you see any errors in the first instance.

This lesson explores the impact that migrants had on the economy, agriculture and culture in Early Modern England. As with every lesson in this published topic, you will not need any additional resources or text books. The fact sheets included are a match for the GCSE specification material. Slide 1: Title slide - To evaluate the impact of migrants on Early Modern England Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes Slide 3: Previous Lesson Recap Quiz Slide 4: Previous Lesson Recap Quiz answers Slide 5: Source image of the stonework outside the Huguenot Church in London Slide 6: Starter Activity - Source Analysis (The Printing Press) Slide 7: Starter Activity - Source Analysis (silk weavers in London) Slide 8: Learning Task Option 1 (Mind Map/Diagram) Slide 9: Learning Task Option 2 (Letter to Queen Anne) Slide 10: Learning Task Option 3 (Question sheet) Slide 11: Challenge Tasks Slide 12: 4 mark Practice Exam Questions Slide 13: 16 Mark Practice Exam Questions Slide 14: Learning Review Quiz Slide 15: Learning Review Quiz answers Slide 16: Fact Sheet To take into account copyright, photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are also all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0. Images created by myself using Power Point tools have also been noted as creations of RAResources © Please contact me in person if you see any errors in the first instance.

This lesson examines the role of civil rights organisations such as CORE, NCAAP, RCNL, the Church and to a lesser extent the role of universities. It looks at their main aims, their methods as well as the attitude that white Americans had towards them. I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson. The lesson is as follows: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions Slide 3: Last lesson recap activity Slide 4: Source based last lesson recap - inference question Slide 5-10: Background information about the civil rights organisations Slide 11-12: Task One Table fill explanation and resources Slide 13: Learning Task Two questions Slide 14: Creative Challenge Task (To produce a CORE leaflet) Slide 15: Source Inference Practice Slide 16-17: Key Term Match Up Activity Slide 18: Lesson Fact Sheet Slide 19: Differentiated Lesson Fact Sheet Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. If you feel any errors have been made please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.

This lesson examines how the buffalo and the horse played a key role in the lifestyle and belief system of the Plains Indians. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) – Included in every American West lesson! 1 x Main Power Point Lesson All of the lessons for the American West unit contain a variety of learning tasks suitable for all abilities, practice exam questions, engaging individual or group activities as well as the key information needed for the Edexcel Specification. Each lesson features a fact sheet which is intended to be used as a substitute for the text book. Therefore, this lesson contains everything you will need for the lesson. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Key Questions: Who was Thomas Wolsey and what was his background? What main events led to his rise to power in Henry VIII’s government? Why did Thomas Wolsey gain so much power at the start of Henry VIII’s reign? This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025 examinations. This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet based on the GCSE Edexcel specification as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The downloaded lesson includes the following: 1x A4 blank timeline to outline the main events in Wolsey’s rise to power 1x A4 worksheet to help students categorise the main reasons for Wolsey’s rise to power. 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Henry VIII & Wolsey – Why did Wolsey Rise to Power? Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3-4: Previous learning Recap activities Slide 5: As You Enter Warm Up – What kind of person would make a suitable advisor to Henry VIII? Slide 6-7: Starter – Analysis of historical interpretations about Wolsey. Also includes a printable worksheet for students to complete. Slide 8: Task 1 – Thomas Wolsey Timeline instructions Slide 9-12: Task 2 – Key Term Activities with printable worksheet Slide 13: Task 3 – Explaining Wolsey’s rise to power (linked to additional A4 worksheet Slide 14: Follow Up Challenge Questions Side 15: Example Exam Questions Slide 16-17: Learning Review Quiz – With answers revealed Slide 18: Lesson Fact Sheet – Based on the GCSE Edexcel Specification I would be really grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this as feedback is highly valued. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.