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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.
GCSE History (Edexcel) Medicine Historic Environment Western Front Revision Resources Pack
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GCSE History (Edexcel) Medicine Historic Environment Western Front Revision Resources Pack

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This pack of revision resources has been specifically designed to help students revise for the Historic Environment of the British Sector of the Western Front. This is the first section in the Paper 1 Medicine in Britain Thematic Study. The pack of resources are all on A4 power point and include the following: Activity 1: A timeline of the main events activity Activity 2: Medical progress before the war match up and worksheet Activity 3: Western Front Medical Pioneers March up with challenge tasks Activity 4: Western Front Environment Glossary Fill Activity 5: Western Front Medicine Glossary Fill Activity 6: Statistic Quiz (Multiple Choice) Activity 7: Western Front Sources Activity - allowing students to become familiar with the types of sources which can be used or analysed Activity 8: The ‘Follow Up’ activity - students use the previous sheet to decide which sources they would use to help them answer a series of questions. Activity 9: ‘Two Features’ practice Activity 10: Western Front Facts Activity Activity 11: The Big Western Fron Quiz (2 pages for back to back printing) Activity 12: Mind Map sheet Please leave a review of you find these resources useful for revision.
GCSE History (Edexcel) Paper 2 Exam Technique Revision - Superpower Relations & Cold War
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GCSE History (Edexcel) Paper 2 Exam Technique Revision - Superpower Relations & Cold War

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UPDATED & READY FOR THE 2025 exams! This resource takes into account the latest amendments to Edexcel GCSE History question paper formatting, timing and question types. This 13-slide presentation takes students on a step-by-step guide through the Paper 2 Period Study exam for Superpower Relations and the Cold War and provides them with: Example questions Question walkthroughs Advice about exam technique Mark scheme reminders Model answers All past exam questions (2016-2023) Slide 1: Introduction title slide Slide 2: An overview of the Superpower & the Cold War question types Slide 3-5: An outline of the ‘Explain one consequence’ question type. Slide 6-7: An outline of the ‘Narrative account’ question type. Slide 8-9: An outline of the ‘Importance’ question type. Slide 10: General tips for the Period Study exam Slide 11-13: All past paper questions from 2016 Samples to 2023. Buyers of this resource have often used it as part of a walkthrough for their students before the exam, as an introduction to the topic or as a way to remind students of the exam techniques as they practice their skills. Please be aware that any images used in this resource are copyright free. Others which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you feel any errors have been made with this, please email me in the first instance at raschoolresources@gmail.com
GCSE History Edexcel Medicine: Western Front Historic Environment Revision Fact Sheets
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GCSE History Edexcel Medicine: Western Front Historic Environment Revision Fact Sheets

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This resource is a collection of 10 student friendly fact sheets covering all of the subject knowledge needed for the Paper 1 Medicine in Britain - Historic Environment of the British Sector of the Western Front. Each fact sheet links to an aspect of the GCSE specification and includes useful key terms, images and clearly outlines factual information. The fact sheets can be used within the classroom as a replacement for the various GCSE text books or as a useful revision guide. 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.
GCSE History (Edexcel) Crime & Punishment Historic Environment Whitechapel Revision Resources Pack
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GCSE History (Edexcel) Crime & Punishment Historic Environment Whitechapel Revision Resources Pack

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This set of revision resources specifically covers the Whitechapel Historic Environment unit which forms the first part of the Paper 1 Crime & Punishment exam. This pack contains the following revision resources which are suitable for all abilities: Activity 1: A Whitechapel timeline of key events (students fill in the missing words). Activity 2: Whitechapel Key Individuals Match Up Activity 3: Whitechapel Key Groups Match Up Activity 4: A glossary filling in task for key policing terms Activity 5: A glossary filling in task for key Whitechapel environment terms Activity 6: A statistics multiple choice quiz Activity 7: Whitechapel types of Sources/Evidence Match Up Activity 8: A Practice ‘Follow Up’ worksheet - this is followed by a useful helpsheet with the various types of evidence which can be used in this question. Activity 8: ‘Two Features’ practice and example questions Activity 9: Know your Whitechapel facts with additional challenge questions Activity 10: The Big Whitechapel Quiz Sheet 1 Activity 11: The Big Whitechapel Quiz Sheet 2 (additional challenge) Activity 12: Mind Map/Revision Diagram outline Activity 13: Revision crossword My other set of revision resources for the Crime & Punishment Thematic Study can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12819422 UPDATE 2023: 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.
GCSE History (Edexcel) Crime & Punishment Paper 1 Revision Resources Pack
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GCSE History (Edexcel) Crime & Punishment Paper 1 Revision Resources Pack

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This pack of A4 sheets contains a variety of activities students can use to help them remember the subject content for the main Crime and Punishment topic. The revision resources cover the period c.1000 to the present day. The pack contains the following revision activities: Activity 1: Timeline (fill in the missing events) Activity 2: Key Individuals match up Activity 3: Key Groups match up Activity 4: Key Crime and Punishment individuals activity - based on the names mentioned in the Edexcel specification Activity 5: Defintions of crime glossary fill Activity 6: Defintions of law enforcement glossary fill Activity 7: Definitions of punishments glossary fill Activity 8: Multiple choice statistics quiz Activity 9: Similarity & Different worksheet Activity 10: ‘What’s the Question?’ Activity 11: Key term match up Activity 12: An explanation practice worksheet Activity 13: Chronology Activity Activity 14: Medieval Crime and Punishment Quiz Activity 15: Early Modern England Quiz Activity 16: 18th and 19th Century Quiz Activity 17: Modern Britain Quiz Activity 18: Key word crossword UPDATE 2023: 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.
GCSE History Edexcel (9-1) Paper 1 Crime & Punishment Timeline Revision Display
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GCSE History Edexcel (9-1) Paper 1 Crime & Punishment Timeline Revision Display

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This single page resource is a really useful timeline of all the key events covered in the Paper 1 topic Crime & Punishment. 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 2023: 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.
GCSE History (Edexcel) Superpower Relations & Cold War Paper 2 Revision Resources Pack
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GCSE History (Edexcel) Superpower Relations & Cold War Paper 2 Revision Resources Pack

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I have put together 19 A4 pages of revision resources to help your students revise their subject knowledge for Paper 2 Superpower Relations and the Cold War exam. The pack includes: Activity 1: Timeline activity (students to complete the missing words from the timeline) Activity 2: Cold War Key Individuals Match Up Activity 3: American President Worksheet Activity 4: Soviet leader fact file task Activity 5: Key Event ‘What happened?’ activity (2 pages) Activity 6: Key Term Glossary Task ( 3 pages) Activity 7: Snazzy Statistics Quiz Activity 8: ‘Bang out of Order’ Chronology activity Activity 9: ‘What’s the Question?’ Activity 10: Key term match up activity (2 quizzes) Activity 11: ‘Westside’ or ‘Eastside’? Activity 12: Level 1 Easy Quiz Questions Activity 13: Level 2 Medium Quiz Questions Activity 14: Boss Level Quiz Questions
GCSE History Edexcel (9-1) Paper 2 Cold War & Superpower Relations Timeline Revision Display
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GCSE History Edexcel (9-1) Paper 2 Cold War & Superpower Relations Timeline Revision Display

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This single page resource is a really useful timeline of all the key events covered in the Paper 2 topic the Cold War and Superpower Relations. 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. I have included both Power Point and PDF versions to suite your needs. UPDATE 2023: 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.
GCSE History Edexcel: British Depth Elizabethan England Paper 2 Exam Technique & Past Questions
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GCSE History Edexcel: British Depth Elizabethan England Paper 2 Exam Technique & Past Questions

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UPDATED & READY FOR THE 2025 exams! This resource takes into account the latest amendments to Edexcel GCSE History question paper formatting, timing and question types. This 15-slide presentation takes students on a step-by-step guide through the Paper 2 British Depth Study exam for Early Elizabethan England and provides them with: Example questions Question walkthroughs Advice about exam technique Mark scheme reminders Model answers All past exam questions (2016-2023) Slide 1: Introduction title slide Slide 2: An overview of the British Depth Study question types Slide 3-5: An outline of the ‘Describe one feature of [2 x 2]’ question type. Slide 6-8: An outline of the ‘Explain why [12]’ question type Slide 9-11: An outline of the ‘How far do you agree [16]’ question type. Slide 12-15: All past paper questions from 2016 Samples to 2023. Buyers of this resource have often used it as part of a walkthrough for their students before the exam, as an introduction to the topic or as a way to remind students of the exam techniques as they practice their skills. Please be aware that any images used in this resource are copyright free. Others which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you feel any errors have been made with this, please email me in the first instance at raschoolresources@gmail.com
GCSE History (Edexcel) The American West Paper 2 Revision Resources Pack
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GCSE History (Edexcel) The American West Paper 2 Revision Resources Pack

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This resource contains a collection of revision resources aimed at helping students revise key knowledge and skills before their exams. The pack includes: Activity 1: American West Timeline Fill Activity 2: American West Key Individual Match Up Activity 3: American West ‘Which Chief am I?’ Activity 4: American West ‘Which group are we’? Activity 5: Key American West Government Policies Activity 6: American West Glossary (Thematic). Three Sheets Activity 7: Snazzy Statistics Multiple Choice Quiz Activity 8: Consequence and Importance Practice Activity 9: ‘Bang out of Order’ Narrative Account Chronology Activity. Activity 10: What’s the Question Quiz Activity 11: American West Key Term Crossword Activity 12: 2 x Higher ability quiz sheets Please note that the answers to most questions (the ones involving simple factual answers) can be found in the notes section of each slide.
GCSE History (Edexcel) Early Elizabethan England Paper 2 Revision Resources Pack
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GCSE History (Edexcel) Early Elizabethan England Paper 2 Revision Resources Pack

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This pack of resources contains 16 A4 revision activity sheets suitable for Edexcel GCSE Early Elizabethan England. The resources are suitable for both home and classroom use and for students of all abilities. The pack includes: Activity 1: Gap fill Key Events of Elizabethan England Timeline Activity 2: Elizabethan England Key Individuals Match Up Activity 3: ‘Who are we?’ Quiz Activity 4: ‘Who am I?’ Quiz Activity 5: Elizabethan Key Events Activity 6: Challenges Facing Elizabeth Diagram Fill Activity 7: Religious Settlement Revision Worksheet Activity 8: Key Term Glossary Fill Page 1 Activity 9: Key Term Glossary Fill Page 2 Activity 10: Snazzy Statistics Multiple Choice Quiz Activity 11: Use Your Brain to Explain Activity 12: Two Features Practice Activity 13: What’s the Question? Activity 14: Spanish Armada Crossword Activity 15: Early Elizabethan Quiz Sheet 1 Activity 16: Early Elizabethan Quiz Sheet 2
GCSE History (Edexcel) Weimar & Nazi Germany Paper 3 Revision Resource Pack
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GCSE History (Edexcel) Weimar & Nazi Germany Paper 3 Revision Resource Pack

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This pack of resources contains 15 different A4 activity sheets designed to help students revise the subject knowledge needed for Weimar and Nazi Germany (Paper 3). The resources are ideal for revision sessions in the run up to the exam. The resources are: Weimar & Nazi Germany Timeline - students fill in the key events Key Individuals and what they did match up Key Term definition sheet Key Event description sheet Events in Weimar Germany Fact Fill The Munich Putsch Sort Task Key Term Glossary Fill (Events & Vocabulary) Key Term Glossary Fill (People & Organisations) Snazzy Statistics Quiz Use Your Brain to Explain Activity Weimar Germany Key Term Crossword The Rise of the Nazi Party Speech bubble fill How did Hitler become the Fuhrer Activity Life in Nazi Germany Quiz Sheet The Persecution of the Jews and other Minority Groups Worksheet
GCSE History Edexcel: USA Conflict Home & Abroad - Knowledge Organisers, Fact Sheets, Revision
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GCSE History Edexcel: USA Conflict Home & Abroad - Knowledge Organisers, Fact Sheets, Revision

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I have produced 2 sets of fact sheets/knowledge organisers in line with the GCSE History specification for The USA, 1954-75: Conflict at home and abroad. Each fact sheet directly links to the Edexcel specification and therefore includes all of the subject knowledge needed for this course. These resources can be used as a text book replacement for the classroom, home learning resources or for revision materials. Set 1: This set is aimed at the mainstream mid-high ability students Set 2: A slightly differentiated set of fact sheet for lower to mid ability students In line with copyright rules, all images/vectors/clipart used in the resources are in the public domain and copyright free or have been attributed where needed in the notes. Several images are also copyright of RA Resources.
KS3 KS2 Tudor History: Does Mary I deserve the nickname 'Bloody Mary'?
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KS3 KS2 Tudor History: Does Mary I deserve the nickname 'Bloody Mary'?

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In this lesson, students have the opportunity to use a range of historical sources and the views of historians to decide how far Queen Mary I of England deserved the nickname ‘Bloody Mary’. The lesson includes: A range of starter and learning review tasks Engaging background information about the reign of Mary I A link to a great ‘Bloody Britain’ documentary about Mary I with a worksheet for students to complete while they watch A Source sheet gives a variety of written and visual opinions about Mary I An opportunity for students to complete their own summary about their view UPDATE 2023: 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.
KS3 Tudor History: Using Sources & Interpretations to Investigate Stereotypes of Young Henry VIII
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KS3 Tudor History: Using Sources & Interpretations to Investigate Stereotypes of Young Henry VIII

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This lesson first allows students to explore the many stereotypes about Henry VIII and then study four historical sources and sour historical interpretations which may challenge these stereotypes. The lesson particularly examines the younger years of King Henry VIII. The lesson includes a starter task which explores the idea of stereotypes. Students are then given brief background information about Henry VIII’s youth. Students are then presented with a variety of sources and interpretations to use as part of a group or individual exercise whereby they infer information about Henry VIII from them. As well as all of the resources needed, you will also get 2 x A4 printable worksheets for students to write their responses on. UPDATE 2023: 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.
GCSE Edexcel History: The Cold War & S. Relations - Dropping of atomic bomb & telegrams  (Lesson 2)
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GCSE Edexcel History: The Cold War & S. Relations - Dropping of atomic bomb & telegrams (Lesson 2)

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This lesson examines the consequences of America dropping the atomic bomb and then the resulting telegrams which proved the suspicion between the USA and the Soviet Union after the war. The lesson includes activities such as: Previous lesson recap quiz to identify key terms A ‘consequence’ practice exam question with exam advice A printable worksheet as well as power point based tasks Engaging background information to introduce the topic A fact sheet which includes all of the information needed for the teaching of the lesson in line with the exam specification. UPDATE 2023: 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.
GCSE History Edexcel Superpower Relations & the Cold War Knowledge Organiser Revision Diagram
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GCSE History Edexcel Superpower Relations & the Cold War Knowledge Organiser Revision Diagram

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This is a one page resource which acts as a revision tool for the Superpower Relations and Cold War topic. Students can easily see the whole topic on one sheet and use this to begin their revision and use the diagram as a checklist. Student feedback has suggested that more able students liked how the diagram acted as an effective starting point for revision whereas weaker students liked how the diagram made revision for the topic seem more manageable.
GCSE History Edexcel: Cold War & Superpower Relations Revision & Fact Sheet Resources
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GCSE History Edexcel: Cold War & Superpower Relations Revision & Fact Sheet Resources

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This resource contains 20 slides which cover the whole Cold War & Superpower Relations topic. Each slide includes all the key information needed in line with the Edexcel GCSE specification. These fact sheets can be used for revision or as information sheets for the teaching of the unit. UPDATE 2023: 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.
GCSE History Edexcel Crime & Punishment Workbook Revision Study
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GCSE History Edexcel Crime & Punishment Workbook Revision Study

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This is a 109 page workbook ideal for either revision, student catch up or for classroom use. It covers the whole Crime and Punishment Paper 1 Unit for the Thematic Study. The workbook contains: Useful key term glossary Useful Crime & Punishment timeline Fact Sheets for each lesson/topic area 2-3 question sheets for each lesson/topic area Example Exam Questions throughout
KS3 & 2 English Tudor History: The Causes of the Age of Exploration
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KS3 & 2 English Tudor History: The Causes of the Age of Exploration

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This lesson helps students understand a variety of reasons why there was an increase in exploration from European countries during the reign of the Tudors. This can be taught as part of a Tudor society unit or a stand alone lesson. You will receive: 1 x Power Point: Includes lesson aims, starter task activities, discussion tasks, background information, activity instructions, model answers, learning review quiz and more. 1 x Fact Sheet which includes the main reasons for the increase in exploration which students need to read through and categorise.