2025/6 NEW SPEC!! This lesson examines the divide between the Protestant and Catholic Church during the time of Elizabeth’s reign and how it caused tension and conflict in society and Elizabeth’s government. The lesson has been updated fully in line with the new GCSE specification and exam paper amendments. The lesson includes: 1 x A4 Fact sheet covering religious differences between Catholics & Protestants in 1558 (PDF & PPT) 1 x A4 Printable worksheet The 18 slide main Power Point includes: Title slide: The religious divisions in Elizabethan England Slide 1-3: Gap fill activity to recap the main threats Elizabeth I faced in 1558. Slide 5: Source analysis activity based on the different religious views of Elizabeth I and King Philip II of Spain Slide 6: Starter discussion activity Slide 7-10: Background information about the events of the Reformation in Europe and its impact on Elizabeth and England. Slide 11-13: Task 1 - Sorting activity to identify Catholic and Protestant beliefs & key terms Slide 14: Task 2 instructions which link to the worksheet Slide 15: Exam focus assessment questions with prompts Slide 16-17: Learning review picture quiz with answers Slide 18: Fact sheet based on 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.

This lesson asks students to examine the main three candidates for the King of England after the death of Edward the Confessor. Students evaluate the candidates using a series of fact files. They then explain which candidate would be the most suitable. This is a fully resourced lesson which includes starter tasks, printable worksheets, differentiated, challenge and extension tasks. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

This lesson specifically examines the main reasons why the Montgomery Bus Boycott was successful in achieving its aim of desegregating buses in 1956. As well as other activities, students will then have an opportunity to answer a 12 mark practice exam question on this topic. I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson. The presentation includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions Slide 3-4: Key Term Match Up Recap and answers Slides 5-7: Previous Learning about the Bus Boycott Chronology Activity with printable sheet and answers Slide 8: Source Starter Task Analysis Slide 9: Source Starter Task Analysis Student Print Out Slide 10: Background information about the success of the case Slide 11: Class discuss and source about why the boycott was successful Slide 12: Basic comprehension style worksheet about the court case Slides 13-16: An overview of the 12 mark question and how to structure (includes a model answer PEE paragraph) Slide 17: A printable table for students to organise their notes about the reasons Slide 18: Challenge Follow Up Questions Slides 19-20: True or False Learning Review Slides 21-22: Fact Sheets for the 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. If you feel any errors have been made please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.

This lesson follows on from the Brown vs Topeka Case (1954) and examines the events at the Little Rock High School (1957) and the Little Rock Nine. It then allows students to analyse the outcome of desegregation in US schools and school boards’ attempts to prevent integration. I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Key Questions for the lesson Slide 3-4: Previous lesson recap gap fill with answers included Slide 5: Gap fill student print out Slides 6-12: Fully animated and engaging backgound information about the events at Little Rock Slide 13: Discussion ‘Why was there opposition to desegregation?’ Slide 14: Storyboard style print out about the events for lower ability students Slide 15: Printable worksheet (all answers can be found on the fact sheets) Slide 16: Think & Discuss Question Slide 17: Learning Review Pyramid Slide 18: Practice Exam Question - Interpretation difference Slides 19-20: Fact Sheets Please note that ALL images included in the lesson are copyright free and can be found in the public domain unless I have attributed them in the notes section of each slide. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me in person in the first instance to resolve any issues.

This lesson covers the topic of the Brown vs. Topeka case (1954) and its significance to the progress in civil rights in the USA. It covers what the Brown vs. Topeka Case was as well as its short term and long term impact in the USA. I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson. The lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions Slide 3-4: Previous lesson recap quiz & answers Slide 5: Source Starter Activity Slides 6-8: Engaging background information about the case Slide 9: Printable worksheet Slide 10-11: Exam Skill Activity - What is the difference between the interpretations? Slide 12-13: Exam Skill Activity - Why are the interpretations different? Slide 14-16: Exam Skill Activity - How useful are Sources B and C Slide 17-18: Learning Review Quiz Slide 19-20: Fact Sheets Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. If you feel any errors have been made please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.

This useful timeline clearly displays all of the main events covered in the Paper 1 Thematic Study of Migrants in Britain. The resource can be used as a revision tool, book insert or high quality display for your classroom. Once purchased you will have: 1 x full colour timeline (Power Point) 1 x black and white timeline which can be used by students to colour/create their own key of the main events) 1 x PDF version of the above I would really appreciate a review of the resource if you feel it has been useful.

This useful timeline clearly displays all of the main events covered in the topic Anglo-Saxon and Norman England. The resource can be used as a revision tool, book insert or high quality display for your classroom. Once purchased you will have: 1 x full colour timeline (Power Point) 1 x black and white timeline which can be used by students to colour/create their own key of the main events) 1 x PDF version of the above I would really appreciate a review of the resource if you feel it has been useful.

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

This useful timeline clearly displays all of the main events covered in the Edexcel Paper 3 topic The USA, 1954-1975: Conflict at home and abroad. The resource can be used as a revision tool, book insert or high quality display for your classroom. Once purchased you will receive: 1 x full colour timeline (Power Point) 1 x black and white timeline which can be then adapted or coloured by students 1 x PDF version of the above I would really appreciate a review of the resource if you feel it has been useful. I will also soon be begin publishing lessons and bundles for this topic (April 2023).

This single page resource is a really useful timeline of all the key events covered in the Paper 1 Thematic study Medicine in Britain. The timeline can be adapted to use as a high resolution display, book insert or revision tool and is clearly presented to fit most students’ needs. You will receive: 1x full colour timeline poster 1x black and white timeline suitable for photocopy 1 x PDF file of the above UPDATE 2024: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Please be kind enough to leave a review if you find this resource useful.

**This resource pack contains plenty of activities and tasks which will allow students to learn and explain why so many people decided to go on a crusade during the middle ages. ** In this pack you get: 1 x Worksheet - Students categorise the various reasons why people went on the pilgrimate using a key 1 x Worksheet - Students write up an extended answer to the question @Explain two reasons why people went on a crusade’. Sentence starters and structure given. - 1 x Main Power Point Slide 1: Title slide - Explain why people went on a Crusade Slide 2: Animated, illustrated and engaging background information about the background to the Crusades Slide 3: Animated, illustrated and engaging background information about the causes of the crusades Slide 4: Animated, illustrated and engaging background information about the role played by Pope Urban II Slide 5: Starter Task - Which route would the students take to reach Jerusalem? Slide 6: Introduction to the question - why did people decided to go on a crusade Slide 7: Outline to the main task of categorising the reasons Slide 8: Introduction to the main question and the use of the PEEL structure for historical extended writing Slide 9: PEEL structure outline for a class model answer Slide 10: An alternative poster task outline Slides 11-13: Recapping key words about the crusades with answers revealed and a print out version 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.

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.

**This lesson examines William’s use of the Domesday Book as a method to take further control of England. ** As with all of my resources, everything you need for the teaching of this topic is included and so there is no need for additional text books or resources. With this purchase you will receive: Worksheet 1: An A4 fact sheet all about the Domesday Book Worksheet 2: A student task sheet including various levels of questions. Main PowerPoint Presentation: Slide 1: Title slide – To explain the role of the Domesday Book during the Norman Conquest of England Slide 2: A Think and discuss task about the methods the UK government today uses to collect information about its people Slide 3: A fill in the missing term activity based on William’s actions during the Norman Conquest so far – answers revealed Slide 4: An illustration of a scene of the Domesday survey – students given inference based questions from it Slide 5: Background information about the Domesday survey Slide 6: Background information about the Domesday survey questions Slide 7: An alterative online research task about the Domesday Book data today and UK Census Slide 8: A short clip from BBC Teach about the Domesday Book Slide 9: How to structure an answer to a question about the importance of the Domesday Book Slide 10: A creative writing optional task Slide 11: Learning Review – 10 questions from the lesson Slide 12: Learning Review – answers revealed to the 10 questions All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

**This lesson looks at the health and hygiene of people who lived in both towns and the countryside during the Medieval period. ** You will be purchasing a whole lesson with all resources included as follows: 1 x 2 page fact sheets about health and hygiene in Medieval Towns and the Countryside 1 x Differentiated 2 page fact sheets about health and hygiene in Medieval Towns and the Countryside 1 x Main Power Point to accompany the fact sheets which includes a variety of starter tasks, discussion questions and activities for students to complete** All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

**This high quality lesson examines the problems faced by William, Duke of Normandy directly after his victory at the Battle of Hastings. ** Students are given a number of different scenarios as William and have to decide which best helps him achieve his aims. You are purchasing a main power point presentation which takes students through each part of the lesson as well as 2 printable A4 worksheets. Slide 1: Title slide - To evaluate William’s most significant problem after victory at the Battle of Hastings Slide 2: Background information which helps set the scene Slide 3: A background information slide with a map to show the location of William after the Battle of Hastings Slide 4: Starter Task - What challenges and problems would William have to face after victory at the Battle of Hastings Slide 5: An introduction to the problem solving task Slides 6-11: The main problems along with 3 alternative solutions for students to discuss and decide upon Slides 12-17: The answers of what actually happened are revealed for students to self evaluate their decisions Slide 18: Task - students match William’s problems with his solutions (answers reveled) Slide 19: Outline of the main activities, including source analysis, on the two worksheets Slide 20: Challenge questions for higher ability students. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

This lesson covers the importance of the Church in Norman society as well as the importance it had to William as a means to help him control England. The lesson includes: Clear learning aims with learning outcomes linked to GCSE grades, a recap from previous learning, an engaging starter task, background information, a choice of tasks for all levels and learning styles, clearly written instructions in the notes section of each slide, exam practice questions, extension questions, a plenary, differentiation for higher ability students and a fact sheet which can be used on its own or alongside other resources you may have. To take into account copyright, photographic and cartoon images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. At times, the images I have wanted to use have been restricted and so you may wish to use your own. 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.

This lesson completes the second unit of Anglo-Saxon and Norman England and asks the students to evaluate the main reasons why William was able to maintain his power. The lesson includes: Clear learning aims and outcomes linked to GCSE Grades Discuss and diagram about how William has kept control A focus task on a 16 mark question A printable explanation worksheet to encourage students how to explain the reasons An interactive printable worksheet where students can evaluate each reason A fact sheet so you will not need the use of other books Plenary to recap previous learning from this unit. To take into account copyright, photographic and cartoon images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. At times, the images I have wanted to use have been restricted and so you may wish to use your own. 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.

**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. **

This lesson looks at the role the Church of England had in Elizabethan society as well as how the Church made sure the new rules of the Religious Settlement were being followed. This lesson has been updated in line with the 2024/25 amended specification and changes to some exam questions. Included in this resource: 1 x A4 Fact Sheet - The Influence of the Church of England in Elizabethan Society. Main PPT includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Previous learning recap word fill activity with answers revealed Slide 3-4: Recap picture activity based on Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement with answers revealed. Slide 5-6: Background information about the role of the Church and the influence of parish priests in early Elizabethan England. Slide 7-8: Task 1 instructions and printable worksheet - the role of the Church of England in the local community. Slide 9-10: Task 2 instructions and printable worksheet - how the Religious Settlement was enforced by the Church of England. Slide 11: Follow up challenge questions Slide 12-13: A brilliant blockbusters style game which is fully animated and instructions included. Slide 14: Example exam questions Slide 15: 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 and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

**LATEST 2025 SPEC & EXAM FORMAT This lesson examines the problems Elizabeth I faced when she first became Queen of England in 1558 such as questions about her gender, pressure to marry, the country’s finances and threats towards her. ** Included in this resource: 1 x A4 fact sheet linked to Elizabeth’s challenges in 1558. (PDF & PPT) Main 14 slide Power Point Presentation: Slide 1: Title page - The Challenges faced by Elizabeth I in 1558 Slide 2-4: Previous lesson recap match-up about Elizabethan government and society. Includes answers and printable student worksheets. Slide 5-6: Starter Task - What challenges do you think Elizabeth faced? Slide 7-8: Task 1 - Identify the challenges Elizabeth I faced from the images. Answers provided. Slide 9-10: Task 2 - Student worksheet and instructions Slide 11: Follow up challenge questions including practice exam question Slide 12: Practice exam question Slide 13: Two learning review activities Slide 14: Fact sheet based on 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.