**This lesson examines the crimes of smuggling, witchcraft, vagabondage, puritan crimes and poaching - in particular explaining why they were defined. ** Slide 1: Title slide: To explain the reasons for new definitions of crime in Early Modern England Slide 2: Recap Quiz relating the heresy, treason and high treason Slide 3-4: An introduction to the new definitions of crime Slide 5: Match the crime to its meaning with answers revealed Slide 6-7: Task table with instructions about what to write where. Slide 8: Fact sheet about Vagrancy Slide 9: Fact sheet about witchcraft Slide 10: Fact sheet about smuggling Slide 11: Fact sheet about puritan crimes Slide 12: Fact sheet about poaching Slide 13: Challenge questions Slide 14: Practice 12 mark exam question Slide 15: Practice example paragraph Slide 16: The reasons for change slide to help write the answer to a 12 marker Slide 17-18: Learning Recap match up Slide 19: Lesson Fact Sheet A4 worksheet - an alternative worksheet to the table task. 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 causes, events and consequences of the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. 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 covers further reasons for lawlessness as well as further examples of lawlessness such as Bill Hickock, Jesse James, Thomas Smith and the Reno Gang. 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 impact and contributions made by migrants in Medieval England. Students at first learn about the many different contributions which were made before analysing and evaluating their impact. ** This lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title Slide - To examine the Impact of Migrants on Medieval England Slide 2: GCSE Graded outcomes for the lesson Slide 3: Previous Lesson Recap - Who am I? Slide 4: Previous Lesson Recap - Answers Slide 5: Outline of the lesson looking at the term ‘impact’ Slide 6: Starter Activity Slide 7: Two Options for a main learning task Slide 8: Follow Up Evaluation questions Slide 9: Example 4 mark exam questions Slide 10: Example 12 and 16 mark exam questions Slide 11: Learning Review Crossword Slide 12: Learning Review Crossword answers Slide 13: Printable crosswords Slide 14: Lesson Fact Sheet 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 covers the extent of medical training for physicians, apothecaries and surgeons during the Early Modern period. Students aim to identify what changed, why and then evaluate the most significant improvement while studying the role of physicians, surgeons and apothecaries. The lesson includes: Clear learning aims and achievements, a recap task, a starter activity, background information, an easily copied table where students can fill in information about the improvements, extension and challenge tasks, exam questions, a learning review (plenary) and finally a fact sheet which can be used as a stand alone resource for the lesson or as part of revision/student catch up. 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 explains the reasons and consequences of the Normanisation of the Church and particularly focusses on the roles of Archbishops Stigand and Lanfranc. 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 a fact sheets 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. **

**This lesson has a focus on how the people of Medieval Britain treated and attempted to prevent medical problems linked with the Theory of the Four Humours and Miasma. The lesson includes both supernatural & religious treatments as well as the more rational treatments of the time.** The lesson includes a recap from previous learning, choice of starter task, background information about the wider historical context, a set of learning tasks which are differentiated for higher and lower ability, extention task/s, a focus on the exam questions, a review (plenary) and finally two fact sheets which can be used as a replacement for any books. 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 clear focus on the career and significance of Bishop Odo from the Battle of Hastings through the Norman Conquest. Students will have all the facts and dates available for them to track whether he was a help or hindrance to William throughout these years. 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, 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. 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 a further two attempts at resistance against William from the north along with the involvement of Edgar Aethling. It explores the events of the rebellions and then explains why these rebellions again failed. 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 choice of tasks for all levels, 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 helps students explain the reasons for Edwin and Morcar’s attempted revolt against William in 1068 and then explain why it failed. ** The lesson is 17 slides long and includes: GCSE Grade descriptors, recap of previous learning, starter task, background information, a sorting task of reasons, exam practice questions, extension tasks, plenary and then a lesson fact sheet which can be printed to use with the lesson. This lesson can be used without the need for any text books if needed. 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.

A look into William’s use of rewards and his creation of the Marcher Earldoms on the borderlands with Wales. Slide 1: Learning Aim and Key Terms Slide 2: GCSE Learning Outcomes Slide 3: Recap from the previous lesson - students have to fill in the missing words from the list provided. Slide 4: Recap answers revealed for peer or self assessment. Slide 5: A teacher printable copy with 3 missing word sheets on an A4 page. Slide 6:Starter Task: Students play the role of William and consider questions about who he should reward and what he should reward. Slide 7: Background information Slide 8: Background information Slide 9: Information and map showing the creation of the Marcher Earldoms. Discussion task included. Slide 10: Task Sheet - Students to write a speech as William to describe and explain his use of rewards to his followers and also explain his creation of the Marcher Earldoms. Slide 11: Differentiated guidance sheet with sentence starters and levels. Slide 12: Another task sheet which can be printed off for students in class. Two levels of difficulty for this sheet. Slide 13: Extension questions. Slide 14: Exam practice questions based on the lesson (4, 12 and 16 marker questions). Slide 15: Plenary - Key term anagrams Slide 16: Plenary answers Slide 17: Fact Sheet to use with the lesson. This can be used without the need of GCSE text books or alongside them. 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 focuses on the changes introduced by William to the government. It asks the students to describe these changes before explaining the purpose of them for William’s aim in gaining more wealth, power and control. 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. Please be kind enough to leave a review if you have found this lesson useful. 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 way culture in Nazi Germany was censored by the Nazi authorities. 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 questions how far workers in Nazi Germany experienced an increased standard of living. 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 looks at the various methods used by the Nazis to reduce unemployment but also questions the usefulness of these statistics by taking into account the ‘hidden unemployed’. 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 is a follow on from lesson 22 about the youth movements in Nazi Germany and specifically looks at Nazi educational policy. 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, events and consequences of the Exoduster settlement of Kansas. 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 decline of the cattle industry during the 1880s and consequently the changing life of the cowboy. ** 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 covers the nature and extent of the Puritan challenge to Queen Elizabeth I’s Religious Settlement with a focus on the vestment and crucifix issues. It also explains why the Puritan threat was limited. This lesson has been updated in line with the 2025 amended specification and changes to some exam questions. The lesson pack includes: 1 x A4 Fact sheet - The nature and extent of the Puritan challenge (PDF & PPT) 1 x Recap crossword The main powerpoint includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-4: Religious Settlement recap crossword with answers and printable worksheet copies. Slide 5: Starter Task - Who were the Puritans? Slide 6: Background information about the Puritans and their beliefs Slide 7: Starter Task 2 - Puritan like or dislike quiz with answers revealed. Slide 8: Why the Puritans were important to Elizabeth I Slide 9-10: Task sheets & questions plus printable resources Slide 11: Why the Puritan threat was limited Slide 12-14: Sample exam questions with prompts Slide 15-16: Learning review gap fill with answers Slide 17: Fact sheet 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 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.