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Welcome to RA Resources. I have an extended range of fully resourced, high quality History lessons for KS2, KS3 and GCSE aimed at schools, tutors and home learning. Having taught History abroad and then in Cornwall for 20 years, these lessons reflect my creativity and teaching experience. Please feel free to email me with any enquiries about the resources on offer. You can keep up to date with my latest published lessons using the Facebook link in my shop.

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Welcome to RA Resources. I have an extended range of fully resourced, high quality History lessons for KS2, KS3 and GCSE aimed at schools, tutors and home learning. Having taught History abroad and then in Cornwall for 20 years, these lessons reflect my creativity and teaching experience. Please feel free to email me with any enquiries about the resources on offer. You can keep up to date with my latest published lessons using the Facebook link in my shop.
WW1 Propaganda Methods & Posters - First World War
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WW1 Propaganda Methods & Posters - First World War

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In this lesson, students will be able to analyse the various propaganda techniques which were used in World War One propaganda posters which aimed to enlist more men into the armed forces. Students will be given a selection of posters to analyse and then have an opportunity to design and explain their own, original, propaganda poster. This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims Slide 3: As you come in warmup activity – Modern day propaganda and advertising methods. Slide 4: Key Meaning – A discussion and definition of the term ‘propaganda’. Slide 5-6: Starter Task – Spot the difference activity based on a propaganda poster (answers shown). Slide 7-8: Activity 1: Whole class analysis of a propaganda poster. Slide 9-10: Activity 2: Useful terms linked to propaganda techniques – a match up activity. Side 11-17: Activity 3: Analysis of propaganda posters with a choice of 12 posters. Slide 18: Activity 4: Instructions on how to create your own propaganda poster. Slide 19: A diagram showing a wide variety of propaganda techniques – can be used to display while students create their own diagram. Slide 20: Useful clips linked to propaganda during World War One. Slide 21: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 22-23: Learning Review Quiz with answers revealed. 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 and your 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.
Heresy & Treason Early Modern Crimes - Crime & Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 9
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Heresy & Treason Early Modern Crimes - Crime & Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 9

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**This lesson examines the new era of Early Modern England and in particular focuses on the crimes of heresy and treason. ** The lesson resources include: 2 x A4 Worksheets 1 x 19 Slide Main Power Point Lesson UPDATED & RE-VAMPED CONTENT IN LINE WITH THE 2026 SPEC The 19 slide fully resourced lesson contains activities, tasks, practice exam questions, printable resources and all background knowledge: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-3: As You Enter Warm Up - Place the images of the monarchs in order. Includes answers and bonus lesson link question. Slide 4: Background information giving an overview of the main themes and topics included in the Early Modern study of crime and punishment. Slide 5-7: Starter 1 - Students gain an overview of the Early Modern period covering the main events and monarchs using a gap full activity. Answers and printable resources included. Slide 8-9: Starter 2: Students examine the factors in society which led to changes in law order such as population growth, religious changes, increase in trade and exploration etc. Students can use this information to help them explain change. This is on a printable worksheet. Slide 10: Task 1 - A recap task covering the key definitions of treason, high treason and heresy. Slide 11: Task 2 - A table activity for students to outline the main changes to the crimes of treason and heresy brought about by the Tudor and Stuart monarchs. Slide 12: Challenge questions. Slide 13-14: Learning Review - 2 simple activities including a true or false and hangman game. Answers included. Slide 15: EXAM FOCUS - Two examples of the 4 mark similarity and difference questions. Slide 16: EXAM FOCUS -An example of a 12 mark ‘Explain why’ question with structured support. Slide 17: EXAM FOCUS - An example of a 16 mark ‘How far do you agree’ question. Slide 18: Lesson fact sheet Slide 19: More from RA Resources All images used in this resource 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.
Bloody Code - Early Modern Punishments - Crime & Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 12
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Bloody Code - Early Modern Punishments - Crime & Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 12

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This lesson examines the development of new punishments in the early modern period such as transportation, houses of correction, early prisons and the start of the bloody code. It then looks at the similarities with the use of corporal and capital punishments used in Medieval punishments. UPDATED & RE-VAMPED CONTENT IN LINE WITH THE LATEST SPEC The 25 slide fully resourced lesson contains activities, tasks, practice exam questions, printable resources and all background knowledge: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: As You Enter Brain Teacher - Students are given two ‘Odd one out’ activities. Possible answers in the notes. Slide 3-4: Recap - Students recap information about Early Modern law enforcement methods by linking 9 statements to either town conatables, thief takers, night watchmen or the army. Answers provided. Slide 5: Starter 1 - Students analyse a graph showing the rapid reduction in capital crimes after the introduction of the Bloody Code. Slide 6-7: Starter 2 - Students recap the key terms linked to the purpose of punishments such as deterrent, reform, retribution etc. Slide 8: Background information about the continuity in the use of capital and corporal punishments in Early Modern England. Slide 9-10: Background information about the introduction of the Bloody Code. Slide 11-12: Background information about the use of prisons and Houses of Correction Slide 13: Background information about transportation. Slide 14-15: Task - Students complete a chart outlining the main punishments of Early Modern England and record if they are a continuity or change as well as the purpose of the punishment. Printable resources included. Slide 16-17: Two sets of challenge questions Slide 18-19: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 4 mark similarity and difference questions with structure guidance. Slide 20: EXAM FOCUS - An example of an ‘Explain why’ question based on the reasons for the development of transportation. Slide 21-22: EXAM FOCUS - Two examples of the ‘How far do you agree’ question. Slide 23: Learning Review activities Slide 24: Lesson Fact Sheet Slide 25: More from RA Resources All images used in this resource 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.
The Black Death Case Study - AQA GCSE History - Britain Health - Lesson 8
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The Black Death Case Study - AQA GCSE History - Britain Health - Lesson 8

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This is the final lesson of Unit 1 and looks at what the events of the Black Death can teach us about Medieval medicine and healthcare. Students will learn about the believed causes of the Black Death, methods of treatment and prevention, why the plague spread so quickly and its impact on society. There is also a 20 question Unit 1 revision quiz at the end of the lesson. This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet based on the GCSE AQA specification as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide – What does the Black Death tell us about Medieval Medicine? Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims Slide 3: As you come in activities. Slide 4: Think & discuss question based on an illustration of the Black Death. Slide 5: Starter Task 1: Discussion based on a map of how the Black Death spread through Europe. Slide 6-7: Starter Task 2: What did people believe the causes of the Black Death were? Slide 8: Background information: The difference between bubonic and pneumonic plague. Side 9-11: Printable worksheet and explanation of the main fact sorting task. Slide 12: Bonus printable worksheet based on the two fact sheets from the lesson. Slide 13: Bonus creative task to create a news report about the Black Death. Slide 14: Follow Up Challenge Questions and Tasks Slide 15: Useful class clips and further reading Slide 16: Example Exam Question – Usefulness Slide 17-18: Learning Review Crossword Slide 19-20: Unit 1 20 question quiz with answers. Slide 21-22: Two lesson fact sheets in line with the AQA GCSE specification. I would be 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.
AQA GCSE History: Britain Health & People - Progress in Medieval Surgery? (Lesson 4)
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AQA GCSE History: Britain Health & People - Progress in Medieval Surgery? (Lesson 4)

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In this lesson, students will examine how much progress was made in Medieval surgery between c.1000 to c.1500. They will focus on the role of warfare, religion and key individuals such as John of Arderne, Hugh and Theodoric of Lucca and Abulcasis. Students will also investigate the techniques used in Medieval surgery such as bloodletting, trepanning, amputation and cauterisation. This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet based on the GCSE AQA specification as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide – Where did Medieval ideas about Medicine come from? Slide 2: Outline of the main lessons aims Slide 3: As you come in activity and discussion Slide 4-6: Activity - Previous Learning Recap - Missing terms with print out. Slide 7: Activity – Identify the dangers of Medieval surgery from the image Slide 8: Background information about the main causes of death during Medieval surgery. Side 9: Background information and analysis of the Wounded Man illustration Slide 10-12: Medieval images showing trepanning, cauterisation and barber surgeons Slide 13-15: Background information about the key individuals John of Arderne, Hugh and Theodoric of Lucca and Abulcasis Slide 16: Activity – Was there progress in Medieval surgery task with challenge. Slide 17: Activity – Printable worksheet for the lesson based on the fact sheet. Slide 18: Follow Up challenge Tasks Slide 19: Useful class clips and reading links Slide 20: Example Exam Questions Slide 21-22: Learning Review Quiz (with answers) Slide 23: The main factors which caused change in Medicine Diagram Slide 24: Lesson Fact Sheet – based on the AQA GCSE specification. I would be 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.
The  Gunpowder Plot
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The Gunpowder Plot

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**This lesson is a great way for students to learn about the causes, key events and consequences of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. ** -Students will begin by discussing James I’s background and why there was tensions between the king and the Catholics at the start of his reign. -Students will then discuss the idea of terrorism and how far they believe the Gunpowder Plot fits this definition. -Students will be given various activities to order the events of the plot and then explain how King James I dealt with Catholics after its failure. Finally, students will be given an opportunity to write a historical account of the events. They will be guided through this with four levelled descriptions. The 20-slide lesson contains a variety of discussion tasks, activities, printable resources, starters and learning reviews as well as engaging background information about King James I. Please be kind enough to leave a review of this lesson if you have found it effective. Thank you. 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. Thank you.
Industrial Revolution - Children Working Conditions  Textile Mill
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Industrial Revolution - Children Working Conditions Textile Mill

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In this lesson, will learn about the harsh working conditions of the children who worked in the textile mills and factories of Industrial Britain. They will be able to describe a typical working day for the children and make comparisons with their own typical school day. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson learning aims and progress Slide 3: Lesson Warm Up – Students will use the images to help them identify the various jobs that children did during the Industrial Revolution. Slide 4: Lesson Warm Up - Answers Slide 5: Starter Activity: Students will look at a map showing the location of various industries and features of the Industrial Revolution – prompt questions provided. Slide 6: Starter Activity 2: Source analysis of a child worker in a textile factory – with prompt questions Slide 7: Photograph of children working in a textile mill and prompt questions Slide 8: Photograph of children working in a textile mill and prompt questions Slide 9: Printable lesson fact sheet in the style of an illustrated storyboard. Slide 10: Task 1: Instructions of how to complete a mind map Slide 11: Printable mind map for students to write on Slide 12: Activity 2 – Students to write their own interview with a child in a textile mill Slide 13: Activity 3 – A 60 minute documentary with task – links to the documentary are hyperlinked and in the notes section Slide 14: Activity 4 – Students create their own 24-hour timeline of their own typical day and compare this with a 24-hour timeline of a child in the textile mills. Slide 15: Learning Review Quiz – Filling in the missing terms Slide 16: Learning Review Quiz answers I would be really grateful if you could leave a positive review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. 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. Thank you.
Industrial Revolution - How did Society change?
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Industrial Revolution - How did Society change?

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**This lesson allows students to identify and describe the many changes which happened in Britain during the period of the Industrial Revolution. The lesson allows students to contrast what Britain was like in c.1750 and by c.1900. ** The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson learning aims Slide 3: A slide to help students discuss and learn the definition of the term ‘Industrial Revolution’ Slide 4: An introduction to the changes of the Industrial Revolution Slide 5: Lesson Warm Up Activity: What changes have you experienced in your lifetime? Slide 6: Starter Activity: Spot the difference between the two paintings of Britain (c.1750 and c.1900) Slide 7: Historical Source/Interpretation Activity Slide 8: Documentary Link and Activity about the changes of the Industrial Revolution Slide 9: An outline of the main learning task Slide 10: Printable lesson fact sheet Slide 11/12: Printable worksheets based on the fact sheet Slide 13: Challenge Activity 1 – What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution? Slide 14: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 15/16: Learning Review Quiz with answers revealed. Please be kind enough to leave a review of this lesson if you have found it effective. Thank you. 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. Thank you.
Industrial Revolution - Causes
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Industrial Revolution - Causes

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**This great lesson allows students to fully explain the various causes of Britain’s Industrial Revolution c.1750 to c.1900. ** Students are given a number of activities and tasks to help them define what the Industrial Revolution was. They will then use a clearly organised fact sheet to read about the main factors which led to the Industrial Revolution before thinking about how the factors linked to each other and argue which factor they believe to be the most important. The 19 slide lesson contains a variety of discussion tasks, warm up start activities, printable resources, and learning reviews as well as engaging background information and challenge questions for higher ability students. There is a choice of printable resources to suit different ages and abilities. The lesson is mainly aimed at KS3 students between the ages of 11-14 but can easily be adapted for younger or older students. Please be kind enough to leave a review of this lesson if you have found it effective. Thank you. 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. Thank you.
Great Plague 1665
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Great Plague 1665

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**This lesson contains a variety of resources and activities to help students learn about the causes, events and overall impact of the Great Plague in England, 1665. ** For example, students will study the famous nursery rhyme, ‘Ring o’ Roses’, examine extracts from the diary of Samuel Pepys, analyse the orders given by King Charles II to help prevent the spread of the plague, discuss the similarities between the plague and recent Covid outbreak, analyse various sources and statistics about the Great Plague and have an opportunity to create their own poster warning people about the plague. The lesson contains a variety of discussion tasks, warm up start activities, printable resources, and learning reviews as well as engaging background information and challenge questions for higher ability students. There is a choice of printable resources to suit different ages and abilities. The lesson is mainly aimed at KS3 students between the ages of 11-14 but can easily be adapted for younger or older students. Please be kind enough to leave a review of this lesson if you have found it effective. Thank you. 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. Thank you.
Slave Trade - Plantation Life & Auctions
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Slave Trade - Plantation Life & Auctions

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**In this lesson, students will learn all about the events of the transatlantic slave trade from the stage of the slave auction to life on the plantations. ** Students will be able to describe the differences between the two methods of slave auctions and also use sources to describe the events of the auctions. They will then use a detailed fact sheet to help them understand what life on s slave plantation was like. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide – Slave Auctions and Life on a Plantation Slide 2: The purpose and aims of the lesson. Slide 3: Recap Activity: Slave Trade recap quiz Slide 4: Recap Activity answers Slide 5: Source Analysis – A slave auction source with prompt questions and challenge questions. Slide 6: Source Analysis – An alternative source about a slave auction with prompt questions and challenge questions. Slide 7: Activity 1 – Source Analysis - instructions Slide 8: Activity 1 – A printable sheet with 9 different sources about the slave auctions. Slide 9: Background information about the two main methods of slave auctions. Slide 10-16: Images of what life was like on a slave plantation. Slide 17: Information/Fact sheet about life on a plantation Slide 18: Printable question sheet about life on a plantation. Slide 19: Challenge questions Slide 20-21: 10 question learning review quiz with answers. I would be 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. All of my lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.
Gunpowder Plot  Guy Fawkes - Crime & Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 13
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Gunpowder Plot Guy Fawkes - Crime & Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 13

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This lesson examines the crimes, causes, events and consequences of the Gunpowder Plot as part of a case study which examines the reasons why the plotters were punished so harshly. UPDATED & RE-VAMPED CONTENT IN LINE WITH THE 2026 SPEC The 22 slide fully resourced lesson contains activities, tasks, practice exam questions, printable resources and all background knowledge: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-3: Warm Up - Which of the following 4 options best describes the role of Guy Fawkes? Answer given. Slide 4: Starter Discussion - Why did religion play a key role in the events and crimes of the Gunpowder Plot? Suggested key terms included. Slide 5-6: Early Modern Recap - A 10 question quiz which recaps the new crimes, methods of law enforcement and punishments introduced during the Early Modern period. Answers included. Slide 7: Background information and context about the Gunpowder Plot. Slide 8-10: Task 1 -Students place the main events of the Gunpowder Plot in order. Answers and printable worksheets included. Slide 11-12: Task 2 - A printable worksheet for the lesson Slide 13-14: Task 3 - Students analyse two images relating to the punishments given to the plotters. Slide 15-16: Task 4 - A table based activity which encourages students to explain the introduction of further anti-Catholic laws in England after the Gunpowder Plot. Slide 17: EXAM FOCUS - Two examples of the 4 mark similarity and difference questions Slide 18: EXAM FOCUS - An example of a 12 mark ‘Explain why’ question Slide 19: EXAM FOCUS - An example of a 16 mark ‘How far’ question Slide 20: Learning Review Activity Slide 21: Fact Sheet Slide 22: More from RA Resources All images used in this resource 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.
Motte & Bailey Castles - Location & Features  Medieval Norman Conquest
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Motte & Bailey Castles - Location & Features Medieval Norman Conquest

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In this lesson, students will use their geography and history skills to identify and explain the best location for a motte and bailey castle, using a variety of map based options and set criteria. Worksheet 1: An A4 worksheet including the two tables that students need to fill out in order to score the best site for their motte and bailey castle Worksheet 2: An A4 worksheet which allows students to structure and write a report about their choice of the best site for a motte and bailey castle PowerPoint: Slide 1: Title slide - To evaluate the most suitable location for a motte and bailey castle Slide 2: Learning Recap 1 - Students are shown an illustration of a motte and bailey castle and have to identify the numbered features on it. Slide 3-4: Alternative Learning Recap - Students are given a diagram of a motte and bailey castle and have to label the different features of it. Slide 5: Animated and illustrated background information about William’s use of motte and bailey castles Slide 6-7: An outline of the main task Slides 8-9: Slides showing the first map which students have to analyse. A table is also included for the teacher to collect student scores. Slides 10-11: Slides showing the second more focussed map which students have to analyse. A table is also included for the teacher to collect student scores. Slide 12: A sheet to help students write their report about their chosen castle to William. Sentence starters given with an opportunity for higher ability students to adapt and develop their own ideas. Slide 13: Challenge Task - Students encouraged to create their own map Slides 14-15: The original map designs (in case you wanted to adapt them in any way) Slide 16: Printable motte and bailey diagrams for the starter task 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.
Wounded Knee Massacre 1890 - American West GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 27
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Wounded Knee Massacre 1890 - American West GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 27

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This lesson looks at the causes, events and consequences of the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. 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.
Homesteaders & Cattle Rancher Tension - American West - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 16
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Homesteaders & Cattle Rancher Tension - American West - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 16

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This lesson explores the various reasons why there was conflict and tension between the homesteaders and the cattle ranchers. 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. If you have found this lesson effective, please be kind enough to leave a review. 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.
Lawlessness Bill Hickock Reno Gang -  American West - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 13
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Lawlessness Bill Hickock Reno Gang - American West - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 13

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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.
Smuggling Poaching Highway Robbery - Crime & Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 15
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Smuggling Poaching Highway Robbery - Crime & Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 15

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This lesson examines the changing definitions of crime by the period 1700-1900 and in particular the crimes of: smuggling, poaching, highway robbery and the decline in the belief of witchcraft. **Also included: ** A set of 3 A4 worksheets based on the changing nature of the crimes UPDATED & RE-VAMPED CONTENT IN LINE WITH THE 2026 SPEC The 20 slide fully resourced lesson contains activities, tasks, practice exam questions, printable resources and all background knowledge: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Learning Recap - A recap activity based on student prior knowledge of heresy, smuggling, poaching, highway robbery and witchcraft. Answers in the notes section. Slide 3-5: Starter - Students match up the changes which affected British society during the Industrial Revolution to gain an idea of the historical context of the period. Answers and printable resources included. Slide 6: Background knowledge and outline of the 18th and 19th century. Slide 7: Background knowledge about the changing nature of the crimes of smuggling, highway robbery and poaching. Slide 8-9: Task - An outline of a table fill activity with printable resource. Slide 10: Task - An outline to the three worksheets covering smuggling, highway robbery and poaching. Slide 11: Task 2 - Students think about which factor/s mostly influenced the changing nature of crime in the 18th and 19th century. Slide 12: Challenge questions Slide 13-14: Learning Review activity - Students match the key term to the correct crime. Answers provided. Slide 15-16: Lesson fact sheets Slide 17: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the similarity and difference questions with sentence starters Slide 18: EXAM FOCUS - An example of the 12 mark ‘Explain why’ question. Slide 19: EXAM FOCUS - An example of the 16 mark ‘How far’ question. Slide 20: More from RA Resources All images used in this resource 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.
Claims to Throne - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 7
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Claims to Throne - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 7

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UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6. This lesson examines the various claims and motives to the English throne after the death of Edward the Confessor from Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Harold Godwinson and Edgar Aethling. The 21 slide lesson includes: Slide 1 - Title slide Slide 2 - Lesson aims and outcomes Slide 3-5: Useful key term match up activity with answers and printable resources. Slide 6: Starter discussion - What qualities would the witan be looking for in their new king? Slide 7: Background information explaining why there was a succession crisis after Edward the Confessor’s death. Slide 8: Background information about the claimants to the throne in 1066. Slide 9-10: Task 1 - Instructions and printable resource to help students outline, explain and judge each claimant to the English throne. Slide 11-12: Task 2 - Follow up questions with printable worksheet for students to explain the events. Slide 13-14: Learning Review 1 - Which claimant am I? With answers Slide 15: Learning Review 1 - Sentence finishers suitable for discussion or written plenary. Slide 16-17: EXAM FOCUS - Examples and printable resources for students to complete the ‘One feature’ question. Slide 18: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 19-20: Lesson fact sheets Slide 21: 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.
Tostig Northumbria Uprising - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel  - Lesson 6
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Tostig Northumbria Uprising - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 6

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UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6. The events and causes of the uprising against Tostig in 1065. The 22 slide lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Learning aims and outcomes Slide 3: What is an uprising? Slide 4-6: Gap fill activity of the events in Anglo-Saxon England so far with answers and printable resources. Slide 7: Starter Task 1 - Identify Tostig’s problems Slide 8-9: Starter Task 2 - Picture quiz - why did people rebel against Tostig, with answers Slide 10: Background information about the importance of Northumbria to Edward the Confessor. Slide 11: Background information about the main events of the uprising. Slide 12-13: Task 1 - Explain the causes of the uprising - with instructions and printable worksheet. Slide 14: Bonus worksheet for lower ability students to illustrate the events of the uprising. Slide 15: EXAM FOCUS: Examples of the ‘One feature’ question Slide 16: EXAM FOCUS: Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 17: Task 2: Challenge Questions with a focus on Edward the Confessor’s death. Slide 18: Learning review 2 - Learning Pyramid Slide 19-20: Learning review 2 - Gap fill with answers Slide 21: Lesson fact sheet Slide 22: 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.
Lanfranc & Stigand Normanisation - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 23
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Lanfranc & Stigand Normanisation - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 23

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Students examine the Normanisation of the Church by comparing the policies and reforms of Anglo-Saxon Archbishops Stigand and Norman Archbishop Lanfranc. UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6 The 22 slide fully resources lesson contains activities, tasks, printable resources and all background knowledge: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Learning outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3-4: Recap word fill activity covering the role of the Church in Norman England with answers. Slide 5-6: Useful terms activity with definitions provided. Slide 7: Starter Task - What qualities and characteristics should William’s Archbishop of Canterbury have? Slide 8-9: Background information comparing Stigand with Lanfranc and an overview of the Normanisation of the Church. Slide 10-12: Task 1 - The Job Interview for Lanfranc - Instructions given with two differentiated printable worksheets. Slide 13: Task 1 - Alternative printable worksheet. Slide 14: Task 2 - Comparison of before and after 1070 to help students outline Lanfranc’s reforms. Slide 15: Task 3 - Follow up questions Slide 16-17: Learning Review - Is the statement about Stigand or Lanfranc? Answers provided. Slide 18-19: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ exam question with printable answer sheet. Slide 20: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 21: Lesson fact sheet Slide 22: More from RA Resources 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.