**The activities in this resource will introduce students to Elizabeth I. Then, students will be given facts about her reign to weigh up her strengths and weaknesses. ** This will be followed by a range of worksheet based activities as well as an opportunity to compare the strengths of the Tudor monarchy compared with the strengths needed for a monarch in modern day Britain. As well as the main power point you will also receive an additional homework research task sheet to supplement the learning about Elizabeth I. 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.

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 aims to explain the workings of the Feudal System, the roles in a feudal society and the benefits it gave William as king. ** The lesson includes: Clear learning aim with learning outcomes linked to GCSE grades, a recap from previous learning, an engaging starter task, background information, a pit-stop plenary, 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 two fact sheets which can be used on its own or alongside other resources you may have. 2023 UPDATE INFO: 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 the reasons for, the features of and the consequences of the Harrying of the North. The lesson includes: Clear learning aim with learning outcomes linked to GCSE grades, a recap from previous learning (key term match up), an engaging starter task (source analysis of the Harrying), easily accessible background information, a choice of tasks for all levels, clearly written instructions in the notes section of each slide, exam practice questions, extension questions, differentiation for higher ability students and a fact sheet which can be used on its own or alongside other resources you may have. 19 Slides in total. 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 specifically focusses on Hereward the Wake’s resistance at Ely and then encourages the students to think about why all of the rebellions between 1068-71 were a failure. The lesson includes: Clear learning aim with learning outcomes linked to GCSE grades, a recap from previous learning, an engaging starter task, background information with a map of Ely’s location, a choice of tasks for all levels including a sort tasks and comprehension question sheets, 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 examines punishments in the 18th and 19th century and in particular asks students to explain the end of public executions, the decline of the Bloody Code and the end of the use of transportation. A4 Worksheet - Differentiated filling in the missing information style worksheet. Slide 1: Title - To explain the decline of the Bloody Code and the end of public executions Slide 2: A discussion recap about the idea of the Bloody Code Slide 3-4: Starter Task - A study of the painting of the Tyburn Treet with 4 levels of prompt questions. Slide 5-8: Background information about the Tyburn Tree and the use of public executions. Slide 9: Useful clips about the use of public executions and transportation Slide 10: The factors which explain the end of Public Executions/end of the Bloody Code Slide 11: A worksheet for students to make notes about the end of public executions Slide 12: A levelled question sheet Slide 13: The reasons for change slide Slide 14-15: Example 4, 12 and 16 mark exam questions Slide 16: Lesson review - What’s the Question Slide 17: Lesson information sheet To take into account copyright, all photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and/or are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0 which do not have to be attributed. If you have any issues regarding copyright please email me in the first instance.

This lesson examines the changing definitions of crime by the period 1700-1900 and in particular the crimes of: smuggling, poaching, highway robbery and the decline in the belief of witchcraft. **Also included: ** A set of 3 A4 worksheets based on the changing nature of the crimes Main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Recap your crime knowledge - match the fact to the crime Slide 3-4: Starter Task - Connect the events of 1700 with the events of 1900 to gain an idea of the changes that occured in this time. Slide 5: Student print friendly version of the starter task Slide 6-7: Background information about the time period and the crimes Slide 7: Two useful clips with links included in notes and hyperlinked Slide 8: Activity option 1 - a table for students to complete about the changing nature of the crimes using the fact sheet Slide 9: An outline of Activity option 2 based on the worksheets provided with the lesson. Slide 10-15: Example practice exam questions with sentence starters included Slide 16-17: Plenary - Match the specific fact to the crime - answers revealed Slide 18: Lesson Fact Sheet To take into account copyright, all photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and/or are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0 which do not have to be attributed. If you have any issues regarding copyright please email me in the first instance.

This lesson looks at the further developments in farming techniques by the 1870s and 1880s, in particular: dry farming, barbed wire, mechanisation and steel wind pumps. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) – Included in every American West lesson! 1 x Main Power Point Lesson This lesson includes: Clear learning aims/targets Provoking starter tasks and discussion activities Printable worksheets Engaging background information Challenge tasks Exam links Learning Review Fact Sheet linked to the GCSE specification All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

This lesson examines the causes and consequences of the extermination of the buffalo between the 1840s and the 1890s. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) – Included in every American West lesson! 1 x Main Power Point Lesson All of the lessons for the American West unit contain a variety of learning tasks suitable for all abilities, practice exam questions, engaging individual or group activities as well as the key information needed for the Edexcel Specification. Each lesson features a fact sheet which is intended to be used as a substitute for the text book. Therefore, this lesson contains everything you will need for the lesson. 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.

**This lesson examines the new era of Early Modern England and in particular has a focus on the crimes of heresy and treason. ** All of the resources for the teaching of this unit are included and so there is no need for any text books. Slide 1: Title Slide - To explain the changing laws of heresy and treason in Early Modern England Slide 2: Welcome to Early Modern England - Background Information Slide 3: Early Modern England Recap Quiz Slide 4: Early Modern England Recap Quiz answers Slide 5: Early Modern England student print out Slide 6: Background Information - Treason and Heresy Slide 7: Printable activity sheet for students to begin explaining why crimes changed in this era Slide 8: An outline of the two task sheets with challenge exam question Slide 9: Lesson Recap (true or false and key word hangman) Slide 10: Lesson Recap answers Slide 11: Practice exam question Slide 12: Lesson Fact Sheet Slide 13: What causes change slide 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, all photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and/or are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0 which do not have to be attributed. If you have any issues regarding copyright please email me in the first instance.

This lesson examines the role that religion played in aspects of Crime and Punishment in Medieval England such as the use of sanctuary, church courts, religious trials and the benefit of the clergy. The lesson includes all the factual information as well as all of the resources you will need for teaching this lesson. There is no need for any additional text books. Slide 1: Title slide - To examine the role and influence of the Church on Medieval Crime and Punishment Slide 2: Starter Task - match the pictures the the facts you already know about the power of the church Slide 3: Background - The power of religion in Medieval England Slide 4: The kings’ conflict with the Church Slide 5-6: Background information about religion in Medieval England Slide 7: Outline of the task sheets Slide 8: Bigger view of task 1 for use on the board Slide 9: Useful clios - links to BBc Bitesize Slide 10-12: Practice Exam question (12 marker) with example outline and sentence starters Slide 13: Lesson Recap Slide 14: What causes change slide Slide 15: Lesson Fact Sheet To take into account copyright, all photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and/or are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0 which do not have to be attributed. If you have any issues regarding copyright please email me in the first instance.

2025/6 NEW SPEC ! Students explain the main Catholic threats to Elizabeth and her Religious Settlement from both within England and Abroad. In particular, the threat of the Catholic nobility, the influence of the Pope and the challenges from Scotland, France and Spain. This lesson has been updated in line with the 2025 amended specification and changes to some exam questions. The lesson pack includes: 1 x Fact sheet about the Catholic threats from within England (PDF & PPT) 1 x Fact sheet about the Catholic threats from abroad (PDF & PPT) 1 x Differentiated gap fill worksheet The main Power Point for the lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Recap Quiz with answers revealed about the Puritan threat to Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement. Slide 3: Starter activity based on a religious map of Europe in 1558. Slide 4-5: Background information about the Catholic threats from home and abroad. Slide 6-7: Task 1 - Sorting exercise with printable worksheet Slide 8-11: Task 2 - Graph based activity where students assess the level of threat from the Catholics (higher ability) Slide 12: Printable write on worksheet Slide 13: Follow up challenge questions Slide 14-17: Practice exam/assessment questions with an analysis of a model answer to a 12 mark question. Slide 18-20: Learning Review - Key term match up with answers Slide 21-22: Fact sheets based on the GCSE specification 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.

**This lesson looks at the various solutions to farming such as windmills, Turkey Red Wheat, the Sulky Plough and the Timber Culture Act. ** The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) – Included in every American West lesson! 1 x Main Power Point Lesson This lesson includes: Clear learning aims/targets Provoking starter tasks and discussion activities Printable worksheets Engaging background information Challenge tasks Exam links Learning Review Fact Sheet linked to the GCSE specification All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

NEW SPEC - In this lesson, students examine the various threats and challenges which Queen Elizabeth faced from other countries such as Spain, France and Scotland as well as the influence of the Pope. This lesson has been updated ready for the 2025 exams onwards and is based on the recently published GCSE specification. The lesson includes: 1 x Fact Sheet/Revision Sheet - What were Elizabeth’s Threats from Abroad? 1 x Worksheet - Students outline, explain and then rate the threat of each nation. Main Power Point Lesson - 15 slides: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-3: Previous learning recap picture activity with answers revealed Slide 4: Starter discussion Slide 5: Starter Activity - Based on a religious map of Europe in 1558. Slide 6: Task 1 - Instructions to the table based sorting activity (links to additional worksheet) Slide 7-8: Task 2 - Outlining, explaining and rating the threats from abroad. Slide 9: Follow up challenge questions Slide 10-11: Learning Review 10 question quiz with answers revealed. Slide 12-14: Example exam questions with printable answer sheets Slide15: Lesson 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 has a focus on the personality and qualities of William as both an invader and king. It also covers William’s relationship with his son, Robert Curthose. The lesson includes: Clear learning aim with learning outcomes linked to GCSE grades, a recap from previous learning, an engaging starter task, background information, a pit-stop plenary, 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. 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.

A quiz suitable for tutor time, assemblies, History lessons and more! 20 fascinating and varied questions about the Gunpowder Plot, the origins of Bonfire Night and Guy Fawkes with answers and printable answer sheets. The 44 slide resource includes: 20 multiple choice questions Answers A choice of answer sheets with bonus tasks relating to learning and firework safety.

This lesson examines how President Johnson used the events of the Gulf of Tonkin Incident (1964) to increase America’s involvement in Vietnam after 1965. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions Slide 3-5:Previous Lesson Gap Fill - with answers revealed and a student printout version Slide 6: Source Inference Starter Task about the increasing threat of the Vietcong by 1964 Slide 7: Discussion activity about the various reasons why the Vietcong were an increasing threat by 1964. Slide 8: Overview and discussion task about Johnson’s aims in Vietnam in 1964 Slide 9-10: Background information about the Gulf of Tonkin Incident and the passing of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. Slide 11: Instructions and challenge question for the timeline task Slide 12: A printable version of the timeine for students to complete using their fact sheet Slide 13: The significance of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Slide 14: Learning Review Quiz Slide 15-16: Lesson fact sheets based on the Edexcel specification I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson. Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. A number of clipart images have also been purchased for commercial use from ‘Artsy Bee Kids’. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.

In this lesson, students will learn about the early life of Elizabeth I as a princess growing up in the royal household. The lesson will cover the type of lessons she excelled in at school, her education at home and her relationship with her family. Students will be able to complete a number of activities to demonstrate their knowledge of Princess Elizabeth’s education such as writing a school report for her. The lesson includes a number of activities which can be adapted to students of all ages, two fact sheets, starter and learning review tasks and a number of other discussion 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. Thank you.

**This lesson covers the case study of the Flemish and Walloon weavers who migrated to Sandwich and Canterbury during the 1500s. ** As with every lesson, I have included the fact sheets needed for this lesson. The information for these fact sheets is in line with the knowledge needed to match the GCSE specification. Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: GCSE outcomes for the lesson Slide 3: Previous lesson recap quiz Slide 4: Previous lesson recap quiz answers Slide 5: An outline of the lesson with a map showing where the Flemish and Walloon migrants came from Slide 6: Starter discussion task Slide 7: A table for students to complete their learning task Slide 8: The learning task instructions Slide 9: A compare and contrast task for students to become more aware of similarities and differences Slide 10: Optional creative writing task Slide 11: Challenge questions Slide 12: 4 mark practice exam questions Slide 13: 12 mark practice exam questions Slide 14: Learning review activity Slides 15-16: Fact Sheets for the lesson To take into account copyright, photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are also all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0. Images created by myself using Power Point tools have also been noted as creations of RAResources © Please contact me in person if you see any errors in the first instance.