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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.
Edgar Aethling Rebellion North - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 15
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Edgar Aethling Rebellion North - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 15

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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.
AQA GCSE History: Britain Health & People - Medieval Ideas About Medicine (Lesson 2)
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AQA GCSE History: Britain Health & People - Medieval Ideas About Medicine (Lesson 2)

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In this lesson, students will investigate where Medieval people gained their ideas about medicine and healthcare from. Students will look at how other religions and societies influence knowledge in Britain such as knowledge from Islamic/Arab countries. They will also be able to explain the influence of the Church, supernatural ideas about astrology and the influences of Galen and Hippocrates – especially the idea of the Four Humours. This is a fully resourced lesson which includes printable fact sheets and worksheets as well as 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 challenge Slide 4: Source image starter discussion linked to Medieval medicine Slide 5-6: Background information about the influence of other religions and societies Slide 7-8: Background information about the influence of Hippocrates, Galen and the Four Humours Side 9: Background information about the influence of the Christian Church Slide 10: Background information about the influence of Astrology Slide 11: Printable worksheet – Tasks based on the work of Hippocrates and Galen Slide 12-13: Activity: Printable worksheet and instructions Slide 14: Challenge Questions Slide 15-16: Learning Review – Fill in the missing key terms & facts (with answers) Slide 17: Example exam questions Slide 18: Lesson Fact Sheet – Includes all the background information needed for this lesson based on the 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 - An Introduction to the topic (Lesson 1)
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AQA GCSE History: Britain Health & People - An Introduction to the topic (Lesson 1)

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**This lesson introduces the AQA Thematic Study, Britain: Health and the People. Students are provided with a choice of activities to get them thinking about the history of medicine and healthcare over time such as timelines, multiple choice quiz sheets and match up tasks. ** This is a fully resourced lesson which includes printable fact sheets and worksheets as well as engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. I will be producing more of these lessons over the coming weeks!! The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide – The Legacy of the Slave Trade Slide 2: Outline of the main lessons aims Slide 3: Starter discussion and diagram fill Slide 4-7: An overview of the main question types for this topic. Slide 8: Diagram – What factors caused changes to medicine and healthcare in Britain? Slide 9: Activity 1 - A basic timeline of the main periods covered in the Thematic Study Slide 10: Activity 2 – Printable timeline activity. Slide 11-13: Activity 3 – Medicine and healthcare key term quiz (with answers and printable sheets) Slide 14-17: Activity 4 – Match Up Task of key individuals and their achievements Slide 18: Follow up challenge questions (also suitable for a learning review) 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.
Civil Rights - 1950s Discrimination & Segregation - GCSE History - USA Conflict Home & Abroad - L. 1
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Civil Rights - 1950s Discrimination & Segregation - GCSE History - USA Conflict Home & Abroad - L. 1

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This is the first lesson of Edexcel’s Paper 3 Modern Depth Study topic The USA, 1954-1975: Conflict at Home & Abroad. The lesson provides a useful outline for students of the issues of racism, discrimination and segregation in the USA, in particular in the South. You will have no need for any text books as all resources and information (in the form of a fact sheet) are provided in the lesson. Slide 1: Title slide - Discrimination and Segregation in the South in 1950s USA Slide 2: Key Question included in the lesson Slide 3: Essential key term match up & discussion activity Slide 4: Sources Inference starter task Slide 5: A clear map of America showing the areas known as the South and Deep South Slide 6: A blank, printable map of America for students to shade and identify key states Slide 7-9: Background information about discrimination and segregation in the USA during the 1950s. Slide 10: ‘Pause, think & discuss’ questions Slides 11-13: Usefulness and Inference practice sources and questions linked to the exam skills Slide 14: Student Question/Worksheet for the lesson Slide 15: An alternative creative task Slides 16-17: Learning Review activity with answers revealed Slide 18: 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.
Migrants in Britain - Changes to Society in Britain 1700-1900 - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 12
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Migrants in Britain - Changes to Society in Britain 1700-1900 - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 12

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**This lesson allows students to examine the main changes to society in Britain during the period c.1700 - c.1900 - The Industrial Age. This will give them a historical context behind the migration which took place in this time. ** Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes Slide 3: An outline of the lesson Slide 4: Starter Task- How do you think society will change? Slide 5 - 13: An outline of each of the main changes to society (Industry, economy, science, religion, population, urbanisation, government, transport, attitudes, The French Revolution, slavery and empire. Slide 14: Learning Task overview with model answers Slide 15: Printable table for the learning task Slide 16: Challenge Tasks and Additional Research questions Slide 17: Learning Review - linking the changes to society Slide 18: 4 mark practice exam questions Slide 19: 12 and 16 mark practice exam questions Slide 20-21: Lesson 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.
The Dawes Allotment Act 1887 - American West GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 30
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The Dawes Allotment Act 1887 - American West GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 30

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This lesson examines the impact of the Dawes Allotment Act on the lifestyle and culture of the Indigenous Peoples of the Plains. 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 This lesson includes: Clear learning aims/targets Provoking starter tasks and discussion activities Printable worksheets Engaging background information Challenge tasks Exam links Learning Review Fact Sheet linked to the GCSE specification 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.
Vietnam War - Origins & Causes - USA Conflict Home & Abroad - GCSE Edexcel - Lesson 17
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Vietnam War - Origins & Causes - USA Conflict Home & Abroad - GCSE Edexcel - Lesson 17

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This is the first lesson in this topic to cover the USA’s involvement in Vietnam. The lesson covers the background to the Vietnam War with a focus on the French withdrawal from Vietnam after the Battle of Bien Diem Phu and the 1954 Geneva Agreement/Accords. The lesson includes the following slides: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions Slide 3: A basic map activity introducing students to the location of Vietnam Slide 4: A further background information slide about the location of Vietnam Slide 5 - 10: Animated background information about the events which led to the involvement of the US in Vietnam with student friendly discussion questions included. Slide 11-13: An outline and all the resources needed to complete a timeline activity covering the main events until 1960. Timeline print outs included. Slide 14-15: An optional practice exam question based on the 12 mark question ‘Explain why…’ Slide 16: Follow Up questions for further challenge Slide 17-18: Key term match up activity with answers revealed. Slide 19-20: Two lesson fact sheets based on the Edexcel specification. 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. 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. A number of clipart images have also been purchased for commercial use from ‘Artsy Bee Kids’. If you feel any errors have been made please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.
USA America State Maps - Editable
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USA America State Maps - Editable

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This resource is an outline of all US states which can be adapted to suite a range of subjects and activities at any stage. Each state can be coloured, filled or labelled as you wish as the map is fully editable using Power Point tools. Great for a range of subjects such as Geography or History or as a stand alone colouring exercise.
William's Control in England - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE - Lesson 20
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William's Control in England - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE - Lesson 20

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Students use their knowledge from Key Topic 2 to explain how William was able to establish and maintain his control in England after 1066. The 18 slide fully resourced lesson contains all information and printable resources: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Learning outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3: Recap Activity 1 - Suitable for higher ability students - students recap the reasons why William was able to establish and maintain control over England. Slide 4-5: Recap Activity 2 - Suitable for all students - students use image prompts to discuss the main reasons why William was able to establish and maintain control over England after 1066 - answers provided. Slide 6: Background information - What were the weaknesses of the Anglo-Saxons which led to William being able to control England after 1066? Slide 7-9: EXAM FOCUS - Students use and practice a 16 mark ‘How far do you agree’ question - suggested structure and exam hints included. Slide 10-11: Task 1 - Two optional worksheets to help students organise and explain their ideas - both printable sheets. Slide 12-13: EXAM FOCUS - How to structure a 16 mark question. Slide 14-15: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ exam questions including a printable worksheet. Slide 16: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark questions. Slide 17: Lesson fact sheet based on the GCSE specification Slide 18: 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.
Pilgrimage of Grace Causes - Henry VIII & Ministers - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 25
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Pilgrimage of Grace Causes - Henry VIII & Ministers - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 25

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UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6 - In this lesson, students will go on the explain the main economic, social, religious and political causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536. This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The downloaded lesson includes the following: 1x A4 printout worksheet - Sorting Task 1 1x A4 printout worksheet – Explaining the reasons Task 2 1x A4 printout – Basic Comprehension using the fact sheet. 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – The Causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up 1: What do we mean by a ‘revolt’, ‘rebellion’ or ‘uprising’? Slide 4: As You Enter Warm Up 2: Thought provoking discussion questions about modern day protests. Slide 5: Recap Activity: Why were the people of England angry and upset with the Dissolution of the Monasteries? Answers provided in a diagram. Slide 6-8: Background Information: The initial events of the Pilgrimage of Grace. Slide 9: Starter Task 2: Think and discuss question about the people involved in the Pilgrimage of Grace. Slide 10: Task 1: Students use the A4 worksheet included in the resource to identify the main reasons for the Pilgrimage of Grace. Slide 11: Task 2: Students write in the first person to explain why certain individuals and groups in society took part in the Pilgrimage of Grace. Slide 12: Follow Up Challenge Questions. Slide 13: Example exam questions. Slide 14-15: Learning Review Activity – True or false? Answers provided. Slide 16: Lesson Fact Sheet 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.
Henry VIII - Tudor Society & Government - GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 1
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Henry VIII - Tudor Society & Government - GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 1

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Students examine how early Tudor society was structured in the countryside and towns. It then examines how Henry VIII’s government was structured and the roles of the groups within the social hierarchy. This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). 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 lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide – The features of Tudor Society and Government by 1509. Slide 2-3: As You Enter Warm Up – What do you already know about Henry VIII? Includes a printable worksheet and hints. Slide 4-5: Starter – Tudor Society Multiple Choice Quiz (with answers and explanations revealed). Slide 6: Task 1 – Ordering the Tudor Social Hierarchy Slide 7: A large and engaging diagram explaining the Tudor social hierarchy. Slide 8: Printable worksheet Slide 9: Follow Up Challenge Questions Side 10-12: Practice Exam Questions with a model answer Slide 13-14: Learning Review Quiz – With answers revealed Slide 15: Lesson Fact Sheet – Based on the GCSE Edexcel Specification Slide 16-18: Editable diagrams for each of the social hierarchies. 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.
GCSE History Edexcel: Notting Hill Migrants Historic Environment  - Introduction Lesson 1
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GCSE History Edexcel: Notting Hill Migrants Historic Environment - Introduction Lesson 1

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Students are introduced to the knowledge and exam skills needed to examine the Historic Environment of Notting Hill, c.1948-c.1970. UPDATED EXAM QUESTIONS READY FOR 2025 ONWARDS The 17 slide fully resourced lesson contains activities, tasks, practice exam questions, printable resources and all background knowledge: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: What is the ‘Historic Environment’? Slide 3: Where is Notting Hill? Slide 4: Overall unit subject knowledge overview Slide 5: Exam questions for the Historic Environment Slide 6: Starter - What are sources and what is an ‘enquiry’? Slide 7-8: Task 1 - A choice of two photographic sources about Notting Hill. Students are simply encourage to ask questions about the photographs to get them using the skills needed for the ‘Follow Up’ question. Slide 9: Task 2 - Students are given 6 example questions and have to decide which type of source (from a choice of 8) they would pick to help answer the question. Slide 10: Task 3 - What kind of sources do students think they would be able to use from this time? Slide 11: A printable sheet with a list of sources that students can use for the ‘Follow Up’ question - great for sticking in a book as reference. Slide 12: Task 4 - A practice at the ‘How useful’ exam question Slide 13-15 - Task 5 - A multiple choice quiz which assesses student knowledge about Notting Hill at this time. Answers and printable sheets included. Slide 16: Learning Review Slide 17: 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 any slides, worksheets, RA Resources maps or diagrams should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
Impact of War on Notting Hill - Migrants in Britain Environment - GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 2
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Impact of War on Notting Hill - Migrants in Britain Environment - GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 2

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**Students examine the impact of the Second World War on aspects of life such as war damage, housing, employment, the British Nationality Act, Policing in London as well as the improvements made during the Swinging Sixties. ** UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6 The 22 slide fully resourced lesson contains activities, tasks, practice exam questions, printable resources and all background knowledge: Slide 1: Title slide - The impact of the Second World War Slide 2: Background information about Notting Hill and the unit Slide 3: Outline of the lesson content Slide 4-5: Starter - Using prior knowledge about the Second World War, what was its impact on people’s lives and Britain? Includes challenge question. Slide 6: Source Starter based on the ration book of Winston Churchill Slide 7: Analysis of an interpretation of Professor David Olusogu Slide 8: Printable task sheet based on the sources Slide 9: Printable worksheet Slide 10:Printable subject knowledge diagram to help students make notes using the fact sheet Slide 11-12: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ exam question with printable answer sheet. Slide 13: EXAM FOCUS - Example of a ‘Follow Up’ question Slide 14: EXAM FOCUS - Example of a 'How useful question Slide 15: Challenge discussion/question Slide 16-17: Learning Review - Students match 8 statistics from the lesson to the correct facts. Answers provided. Slide 18: A printable help sheet for students to use alongside the follow up question Slide 19-20: Printable help sheets to help students structure and answer the ‘Usefulness’ question Slide 21: 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. 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.
Women's Equality & Rights 1960s & 1970s
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Women's Equality & Rights 1960s & 1970s

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In this lesson, students will be able to conclude how far women’s lives improved by the end of the 1970s. Within the lesson, students will study changes to women’s rights including: the introduction of the contraception pill, the legalisation of abortion, the Equal Pay Act, the Sex Discrimination Act as well as changes to home life, attitudes, divorce laws, work and education. The key questions for the lesson are: What were women’s lives like in 1950s Britain? What developments were there in women’s rights in the 1960s and 1970s? What aspects of women’s lives changed the most? How far did women gain equality by the end of the 1970s? The lesson includes the following: 1 x A4 printable timeline of key events (PDF & PPT) Main Power Point: Slide 1: Lesson title Slide 2: Lesson key questions Slide 3: As you enter controversial statement discussion Slide 4: Current statistics activity about women’s equality today. Slide 5: As you enter controversial discussion point 2 Slide 6-7: Key term match up with answers revealed. Slide 8-10: Source analysis to give students an idea of attitudes and the role of women in the 1950s. Slide 11: Task 1 - Reading and outlining task Slide 12 - 13: Two printable fact sheets Slide 14: Task 2 - Timeline instructions Slide 15: Follow Up Questions Slide 16 - 17: Learning Review Quiz - match up the key statistics. 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. Lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.