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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.
Medicine Western Front - Blood Transfusion Plastic Surgery - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 11
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Medicine Western Front - Blood Transfusion Plastic Surgery - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 11

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Students examine the developments in blood transfusions & storage, plastic surgery and brain surgery on the British Sector of the Western Front during the First World War. 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’ - What image or thoughts come to mind with the phrase ‘Plastic Surgery’? Slide 3-4: Long-Term Recap Quiz - 12 gap fill questions covering the entire Western Front unit, includes answers. Slide 5-6: Starter Quiz - Which statements about the problems with blood transfusion are true? Answers provided. Slide 7-8: Source Analysis with optional printable worksheet. Slide 9-13: Background information about the key individuals and developments relating to blood transfusions, blood storage, brain surgery and plastic surgery. Includes graphic images. Slide 14: Task 1 - Table fill and challenge task Slide 15: Task 2 - Printable worksheet Slide 16: Unit learning review Slide 17-18: Lesson Review - Match the key individual to their discovery/development. Answers included. Slide 19-20: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ questions with printable answer sheet. Slide 21: EXAM FOCUS - An example of the ‘Follow Up’ question which can act as a printable answer sheet. Slide 22-24: EXAM FOCUS - 3 examples of the ‘How useful’ question. Slide 25: Lesson Fact Sheet Slide 26: EXAM FOCUS - Printable hints sheet to help with the ‘How useful’ question. 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.
GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine - Western Front -  Infections broken bones & x-rays  - Lesson 10
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GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine - Western Front - Infections broken bones & x-rays - Lesson 10

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This lesson examines the methods developed during the First World War to treat infections and broken bones, for example with the development of the Thomas Splint, x-ray machines, wound excision, the Carrel-Dakin method and amputations. This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations. 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 - Discussion Question - Why is there generally lots of medical progress during war? Answers provided. Slide 3-4: Long-Term Recap Activity - 5 ‘Odd one out’ with suggested answers. Slide 5-6: Previous lesson recap - Gap fill activity based on the problems with infection, x-rays and blood transfusions. Answers given. Slide 7: Source Analysis Task Slide 8: Source Analysis Worksheet - printable resource with questions based on one source. Slide 9-12: Background information about the medical progress of treating infection, x-ray technology and treating broken bones. Slide 13: Task 1 - Table activity - students are given the problems and use the fact sheet to outline the developments. Slide 14: Printable worksheet based on four sources Slide 15: Challenge Questions Slide 16-17: EXAM FOCUS - Examples and printable answer sheet covering the ‘One feature’ question. Slide 18: EXAM FOCUS - Example and answer sheet covering the ‘Follow Up’ question. Slide 19-20: EXAM FOCUS - Two examples of the ‘How useful’ questions Slide 21-22: Learning Review - 10 question quiz with answers Slide 23: EXAM FOCUS - A sheet which helps students identify sources they could use in the follow up question. Slide 24: EXAM FOCUS - A useful sheet to help students with the ‘How useful’ question. Slide 25: Lesson Fact Sheet 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.
GCSE History Medicine - Western Front - Medicine before the War - Edexcel -Lesson 9
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GCSE History Medicine - Western Front - Medicine before the War - Edexcel -Lesson 9

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Students examine the progress of medical knowledge about X-rays, blood transfusions, blood storage, aseptic surgery before the start of the First World War and how their use was limited. The 16 slide fully resourced lesson contains activities, tasks, practice exam questions, printable resources and all background knowledge: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-3: A choice of two photographic based activities to get students thinking about the problems of surgery on the Western Front Slide 4: Recap - Students need to identify and then correctly organise the various stages of the chain of evacuation. Answers given. Slide 5: Starter - Discussion about the meaning of the lesson’s key terms - aseptic, blood transfusion and X-ray Slide 6: Task 1 - table fill activity for students to understand how these aspects of medicine had progressed by 1914 but also how their use was limited due to the conditions on the Western Front. Slide 7: Task 2 - A set of 5 challenge questions Slide 8-9: EXAM FOCUS - Examples and printable resource covering the ‘One feature’ question. Slide 10: EXAM FOCUS - An example and printable resource covering the ‘Follow Up’ question Slide 11: EXAM FOCUS - An example and printable resource covering the ‘How useful’ question Slide 12-13: Learning Review - Key term match up with answers Slide 14: Lesson fact sheet Slide 15: EXAM FOCUS - A helpful slide/printable resource to help students think about the usefulness of a source. Slide 16: EXAM FOCUS - A helpful slide/printable resource to help students select suitable sources for the follow up question. Slide 17: 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 should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
Stages in Chain of Evacuation -  Western Front WW1 - GCSE History Edexcel Medicine - Lesson 8
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Stages in Chain of Evacuation - Western Front WW1 - GCSE History Edexcel Medicine - Lesson 8

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Students examine the main stages of the chain of evacuation such as Regimental Aid Posts, Dressing Stations, Field Ambulance Units, Casualty Clearing Stations and Base Hospitals. The 26 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 Discussion - Students think about modern day treatments and systems to receive medical care. Slide 3-5: Long Term Recap - 8 multiple choice questions and answers about the topic so far. Also includes printable handout. Slide 6: Recap - Students complete a picture based activity to remind them about the forms of transport available on the Western Front. Slide 7: Starter Source Analysis - Students examine a diagram of the chain of evacuation to start thinking about how it was organised. Slide 8-9: Background information about the chain of evacuation with discussion questions included. Slide 10-11: Task 1 - A printable worksheet with instructions covering the main stages of the chain of evacuation. Slide 12: Follow up challenge questions Slide 13-14: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question with printable question and answer sheet. Slide 15-16: EXAM FOCUS - 2 examples of the ‘Follow up’ question - printable resources. Slide 17-19: EXAM FOCUS - 3 examples of the ‘How useful’ question Slide 20: EXAM FOCUS - A helpful slide covering how to structure an answer to the ‘How useful’ question. Slide 21: EXAM FOCUS - A helpful printable sheet covering what to look for when analysing the usefulness of a source. Slide 22-23 - Learning Review 8 question activity with answers Slide 24: Lesson fact sheet Slide 25: EXAM FOCUS - A helpful sheet to help students think about the type of source they might want to use for the ‘Follow up’ question. 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 unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
RAMC  FANY & Nurses -  Western Front - GCSE History Edexcel Medicine - WW1 - Lesson 7
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RAMC FANY & Nurses - Western Front - GCSE History Edexcel Medicine - WW1 - Lesson 7

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UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6 - Students examine the medical role of the RAMC and nurses (FANY VAD) on the British Sector of the Western Front. The 23 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 Warm Up 1 - Statistic quiz about the number of nurses who joined the RAMC Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up 2 - Photograph analysis showing two nurses on the front line. Slide 4-5: Recap - Students match statistics to the facts. Answers provided on slide 5. Slide 6-8: Brief background information about the role of the RAMC, FANY & VAD. Slide 9: VAD Poster Analysis - Students evaluate the usefulness of a recruitment poster for the VAD. Suggested answers given in the notes section of the slide. Slide 10-11: Task 1 - Printable worksheet for students to make notes on the RAMC and nursing on the Western Front Slide 12: Task 2 - An alternative comprehension style question sheet (printable resource). Slide 13-14: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question with printable answer sheets. Slide 15: EXAM FOCUS - An example of a ‘Follow Up’ question with printable answer sheet. Slide 16-17: EXAM FOCUS - An example of a ‘How useful’ question with printable question sheet and suggested structure. Slide 18-19: Learning Review - 8 sentence gap fill with answers on slide 19. Slide 20: EXAM SKILL -Sources to use with the ‘Follow Up’ question Slide 21: EXAM SKILL - How useful suggested points 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 should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
Medicine Western Front - Weapons Wounds & Injuries - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 6
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Medicine Western Front - Weapons Wounds & Injuries - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 6

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Students exam the impact that the weapons of the First World War had on the injuries and wounds suffered by British soldiers on the Western Front and how medicine had to develop as a result. This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations. The 32 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’ problem solver (answer in the notes) Slide 3: Weapons Warm Up 1 - Which of the 9 weapons were NOT used in the war? Answers revealed Slide 4-5: Weapons Warm Up 2 - Students identify the most commonly used, destructive and feared weapons from a list of 9 weapons. Answers provided Slide 6-8: Key Term Match Up - with answers and printable sheets Slide 9-10: Background information and images to show the development of weaponry by the start of the First World War. Slide 11: Useful class clips with links in the notes section Slide 12-20: Useful images of the weapons of WW1 and their impact Slide 21: Task 1 - A comprehension style worksheet/question sheet Slide 22: Task 2 - Source based question sheet Slide 23-24: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ questions with printable answer sheet Slide 25: EXAM FOCUS - Example of the ‘Follow Up’ question which also acts as a printable answer sheet/resource. Slide 26-27: EXAM FOCUS - Example of the ‘How useful’ question with printable answer sheet and help sheet. Side 28-29: Learning Review - Statistic match up with answers Slide 30-31: EXAM FOCUS - Two useful slides to help students answer the follow up and usefulness questions Slide 32: Lesson Fact Sheet 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.
Medicine in Britain - Revision Fact Sheets Guide -  GCSE Edexcel History
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Medicine in Britain - Revision Fact Sheets Guide - GCSE Edexcel History

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This is the full set of fact sheets that can be found in each of the lessons for the Paper 1 Medicine in Britain thematic study. There are 43 slides in total with 35 lesson’s worth of fact sheets. They can be used for home learning, catch up, revision or in class. 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.
Medicine Western Front - Treating Illness & Infection WW1 - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 5
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Medicine Western Front - Treating Illness & Infection WW1 - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 5

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This lesson covers the treating of illness and infection such as trench foot, trench fever and shell shock. It also examines how the environment of the Western Front led to the spread of illness and infection. UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6 The 24 slide fully resourced lesson contains activities, tasks, practice exam questions, printable resources and all background knowledge: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Warm Up Slide - Poster warning about Trench Foot Slide 3: Previous lesson recap quiz (about the methods of transporting soldiers) Slide 4: Starter Task - Odd one out quiz Slide 5-6: Background information about the conditions of the Western Front and how this led to the spread of bacteria, infection and illness. Slide 7-9: Information slides about trench fever, trench foot and shell shock. Slide 10-11: Task 1 - Table fill activity with instructions and printable resource Slide 12: Challenge questions Slide 13-14: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question with printable answer sheet. Slide 15-16: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘Follow up’ question with two printable answer sheets Slide 17-18: EXAM FOCUS - Example of the ‘How useful’ question Slide 19: Other useful sources on this topic Side 20-21: Learning Review activity - students match the fact to the illness. Slide 22: Lesson fact sheet Slide 23-24: Exam skills sheets Slide 15: 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 should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
Medicine - Western Front - WW1 Transporting the Injured - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 4
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Medicine - Western Front - WW1 Transporting the Injured - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 4

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Students examine how the environment of the Western Front made it difficult to transport sick and injured soldiers away from the frontline. There is a focus on the use of stretcher bearers, horse wagons, motorised ambulances, canal barges and railways. This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations. 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 Environment of the Western Front on Transporting Sick & Injured soldiers. Slide 2: Warm Up Question - What methods of transportaion are used today to help treat sick and injured people? Slide 3-4: Recap Quiz - 8 questions based on the previous lesson about the main battles on the Western Front. Includes answers. Slide 5: Starter 1 - What are the four most likely causes of death for any injured solider on the front line? Includes answers. Slide 6: Starter 2 - Students use an image and their own ideas to think of why it would be difficult to transport sick and injured soldiers from the front line. Answers given. Slide 7-8: Background knowledge about the dangers of the environment of the Western Front and the role of stretcher bearers. Slide 9: Printable worksheet Slide 10-11: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question with printable question sheet. Slide 12-13: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘Follow Up’ question with two practice questions with suggested answers. Slide 14-15: EXAM FOCUS - An example of the ‘How useful’ question with structure guideline. Slide 16: Two other useful sources Slide 17: Challenge questions Slide 18: Learning Review activity Slide 19: Lesson Fact Sheet Slide 20: Helpful Source Usefulness handout (included in all lessons) Slide 21: Helpful exam skills/types of sources tasks (included in all lessons) 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.
Medicine Western Front - WW1 Battles Ypres Somme Arras Cambrai - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 3
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Medicine Western Front - WW1 Battles Ypres Somme Arras Cambrai - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 3

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UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6 - This lesson covers the main battles fought by the British on the Western Front such as the Ypres, Somme, Arras and Cambrai and how they impacted British casualties. The 22 slide fully resourced lesson contains activities, tasks, practice exam questions, printable resources and all background knowledge: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Warm up quiz questions based on British casualties of the First World War Slide 3: Recap - Questions recapping knowledge about the location of the trenches on the Western Front with map of the Western Front. Slide 4: Starter 1 - What sources could historians use to find out more about life on the Western Front? Examples given. Slide 5: Starter 2 - Photographic source analysis with prompt questions. Slide 6-7: Background information Slide 8: Map showing the location of the key battles on the Western Front. Slide 9-10: Task 1 - A basic table fill task for students to learn about the key battles and the impact they had on casualties. Slide 11-12: Task 2 - Explanation questions with a focus on the deaths and injuries sustained by British soldiers on the Western Front. Slide 13-14: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question with printable answer sheet. Slide 15: EXAM FOCUS - Example of the ‘Follow Up’ question as a printable answer sheet. Slide 16-17: EXAM FOCUS - Examples and answer sheet for the ‘How useful’ question with suggested structure. Slide 18: EXAM FOCUS - A useful printable sheet to help students evaluate how useful a source is. Slide 19-20: Learning Review - 9 questions asking students to identify the battle from the fact or key word given. 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. 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.
Medicine in Britain - Western Front - WW1 Trench System  - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 2
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Medicine in Britain - Western Front - WW1 Trench System - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 2

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UPDATED FOR 2025/6 EXAM QUESTIONS & SPECIFICATION - Students examine the location of the Western Front and learn about the system of trenches. The 21 slide fully resourced lesson contains activities, tasks, printable resources and all background knowledge: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Warm Up - Image based discussion about the conditions on the Western Front Slide 3: Long Term Recap - Students to draw what they can remember a trench diagram to look like. Slide 4: Background information and diagram of a First World War trench Slide 5: Background information and diagram of the trench system on the Western Front. Slide 6-7: Task 1 - Trench diagram instructions with printable resource Slide 8-11: Background information and maps to outline the formation of the trench system and the location of the Western Front. Slide 12: Task 2 - A source inference activity for students to discuss what health or medical problems are likely to occur in the trenches. Slide 13: Task 3 - EXAM FOCUS - A source usefulness discussion about an artists impression of the Western Front. Slide 14: Task 4 - Printable worksheet Slide 15-16: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question with printable answer sheet Slide 17: Challenge questions Slide 18: Learning Review - Gap fill Slide 19: Lesson Fact Sheet Slide 20: A really useful ‘usefulness’ 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 unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
Western Front Historic Environment Introduction - Medicine in Britain - GCSE History - Lesson 1
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Western Front Historic Environment Introduction - Medicine in Britain - GCSE History - Lesson 1

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UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6 - Students are given an overview of the knowledge and skills needed in their study of the British Sector of the Western Front Historic Environment. The 19-slide Power Point includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: A brief overview of the historic environment of the Western Front Slide 3: An outline of the 3 question types Slide 4: Starter Task - What are sources? What is an enquiry? Slide 5-6: Task 1 - A practice enquiry to allow students to ask questions about a soldier who took part during the First World War. Students encouraged to ask questions. Slide 7: Task 2 - A further practice enquiry example with students given a source about soldiers being treated in a trench. Slide 8-9: Task 3 - Students practice using sources and asking questions to help with an enquiry - printable worksheet included. Slide 10-11: Task 4 - Students given an opportunity to explore the ‘usefulness question’. Slide 12-13: Task 5 - A simple background knowledge quiz about the role of the British during the First World War. Slide 14-15: Task 6 - A further source usefulness activity - students are given 8 examples of types of sources and have to think about how they could or could not be useful. Slide 16: Task 7 - A basic printable worksheet Slide 17-18: Learning Review - Gap fill quiz with answers Slide 19: 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 should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
GCSE History Edexcel: Medicine in Britain UNIT 4 (1900-Present) Bundle
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GCSE History Edexcel: Medicine in Britain UNIT 4 (1900-Present) Bundle

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This bundle contains all of the necessary lessons and teaching materials needed to teach the final unit of Medicine in Britain 1900-Present Day. Lesson 28: The causes of disease - Genetics and DNA Lesson 29: The causes of disease - Lifestyle Factors Lesson 30: The role of Technology in diagnosis and treatment Lesson 31: The Impact of the NHS Lesson 32: Technology and Science in Hospitals Lesson 33: Disease Prevention - Vaccinations and Government Action Lesson 34: Case Study - Penicilin Lesson 35: Case Study - Lung Cancer
GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Magic Bullet Science & Technology - Lesson 32
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GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Magic Bullet Science & Technology - Lesson 32

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**This lesson covers how developments in science and technology have helped the care and treatment of patients in hospitals with the example of the impact of the magic bullet, development of antibiotics and mass production of drugs. ** As always, the lesson contains all of the information, resources and material needed to teach the lesson without the use of a text book. This lesson includes: Clear learning aims/targets Provoking starter tasks and discussion activities Printable worksheets 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. **
Medicine in Britain - Lung Cancer  GCSE History Edexcel -  Lesson 35
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Medicine in Britain - Lung Cancer GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 35

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This lesson looks at the improved diagnosis, treatment methods and forms of prevention of Lung Cancer in the modern period. This lesson includes: Clear learning aims/targets Provoking starter tasks and discussion activities Printable worksheets 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.
Medicine in Britain - Penicillin Fleming Florey & Chain - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 34
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Medicine in Britain - Penicillin Fleming Florey & Chain - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 34

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This lesson covers the development of penicillin. It follows the narrative of Alexander Fleming and its further development with Florey & Chain. Students can select to complete a storyboard or a timeline with additional higher level follow up questions provided. This lesson includes: Clear learning aims/targets Provoking starter tasks and discussion activities Printable worksheets 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. **
Medicine in Britain - Disease Prevention Vaccines & Government - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 33
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Medicine in Britain - Disease Prevention Vaccines & Government - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 33

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This lesson covers the increased role and responsibility of the British government in methods of disease prevention. It will focus on the development of new vaccines, government laws and healthy lifestyle campaigns. All resources such as worksheets and information sheets are included with this lesson meaning that you will not need any additional resources. This lesson includes: Clear learning aims/targets Provoking starter tasks and discussion activities Printable worksheets 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. **
GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - NHS & Modern Medicine - Lesson 31
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GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - NHS & Modern Medicine - Lesson 31

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This lesson covesr the reasons why the NHS was founded in 1948 and also the impact it had on the healthcare and treatment of patients from 1948 to the present day. For example, the lesson looks at the development of NHS hospitals, GP surgeries and the impact of the NHS on men, women and children. This lesson includes: Clear learning aims/targets Provoking starter tasks and discussion activities Printable worksheets 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. **
GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Impact of Modern Technology - Lesson 30
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GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Impact of Modern Technology - Lesson 30

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**This lesson examines how the advancement in technology such as X-rays, microscopes and blood tests have helped improve the ability of doctors to diagnose and treat patients. ** It includes all the information needed to teach the lesson without the need for a text book. Students will create their own timeline of key pieces of technology and then explain the impact this technology has had. There is a model 16 mark answer included. This lesson includes: Clear learning aims/targets Provoking starter tasks and discussion activities Printable worksheets 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.
GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Modern Lifestyle Causes of Disease - Lesson 29
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GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Modern Lifestyle Causes of Disease - Lesson 29

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This lesson covers the progress made by scientists after 1900 in developing the link between a person’s lifestyle and the cause of disease. The factors such as diet, poverty, alcohol and smoking etc are identified and students will also explain why this was an important development to make and the impact it had on health. This lesson includes: Clear learning aims/targets Provoking starter tasks and discussion activities Printable worksheets 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.