**This lesson examines the impact of the Vietnam War on America. It divides the consequences and impact of the war into the following categories: social, economic, military and political. ** The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-3: Previous Learning Recap tasks about the Paris Peace Agreement with answers provided. Slide 4: Source Inference starter task with promp questions about the source Slide 5: Task One: A US soldier’s war experience source analysis with questions - suitable to print out for students Slide 6: An overview of the impact of the Vietnam War introducing the main categories Slide 7: Instructions for the main learning task Slide 8: Printable sheet - students read each statement and decide which category it best fits into. Slide 9: Challenge questions Slide 10-11: Exam Practice ‘How useful’ question using Source B from a previous slide Slide 12: Learning Review - What was the emotional impact of the Vietnam War Slide 13-14: Lesson fact sheets based on the Edexcel GCSE 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.

This lesson examines the various reasons why there was ongoing support for the Vietnam War in the USA. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Previous lesson source/photograph recap Slide 3-4: Previous lesson image (reasons for opposition to the war) Slide 5: Background knowledge about the support for war with discussion questions Slide 6: Background knowledge about the reasons for support - a basic factual overview Slide 7: Worksheet Printout Slide 8: Create Task Instructions Slide 9-10: Practice ‘Explain why’ Exam Question Slide 11: Practice Interpretation Difference question on a printable sheet Slide 12: A choice of challenge tasks Slide 13-14: Learning Review crossword with printable version for students Slide 15-16: Fact Sheets based on Edexcel specifications 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.

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.

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.

Students examine the organisation of the Metropolitan police in Whitechapel and explain why policing the East End was so difficult. Students will then link their knowledge of policing to the reasons why Jack the Ripper was never caught. The 23 slide power point lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson aims and outcomes Slide 3: As you enter discussion about the rewards and challenges of modern policing Slide 4: Recap - Why do you think Whitechapel in the 1880s was so difficult to police? Slide 5-7: Starter Activity - Source analysis about violence to police officers in Whitechapel with printable worksheet Slide 8-12: Task 1 - A fun personality questionnaire to see if students would make a suitable officer in the Whitechapel police. Results/answers and explanations given. Slide 13-14: Background information about the Metropolitan Police and their work in Whitechapel. Slide 15-16: Task 2 - A worksheet which asks students to read facts about Whitechapel and use these facts to explain why policing would be difficult. Slide 17: Follow up questions Slide 18-20: Task 3 - Source analysis questions with prompt questions and a printable worksheet. Slide 21: Learning Summary - This discussion asks students to begin thinking about why the police never caught Jack the Ripper. Slide 22: Learning Review Pyramid Slide 23: 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 and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Students explain why Anglo-Saxon Earls submitted to William in 1066 after the Battle of Hastings. This 36 slide lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). Included in the PPT Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2: Lesson progress and learning aims Slide 3-5: Learning recap activity covering key terms from key topic 1 with printable resources. Slide 6: Starter 1 - Discussion - What problems would William face after victory at the Battle of Hastings? Slide 7: Background information & starter answers Slide 8: Definition activity covering the term ‘submission’. Slide 9-11: Starter 2 - Instructions for the problem solving activity with printable worksheet for students to use alongside the activity. Slide 12-17: Problem solving multiple choice quiz questions - students pick one from a choice of three. Slide 18-23: Problem solving answers Slide 24-25: Task 1 - What were William’s actions after the Battle of Hastings? Printable worksheet included. Slide 26-27: Task 2 - Why did the Anglo-Saxon earls submit sort task with printable activity sheet. Slide 28: Follow up challenge questions. Slide 29-30: EXAM FOCUS EXAMPLE QUESTIONS Slide 31-32: Learning Review 1 - Students use a map of South-East England to explain the events they learned in the lesson. Slide 33-34: Learning Review 2 - 8 question quiz with answers Slide 35: Lesson fact sheet Slide 36: 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.

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.