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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.
Housing in Notting Hill & Bruce Kenrick - Migrants in Britain - GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 4
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Housing in Notting Hill & Bruce Kenrick - Migrants in Britain - GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 4

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This lesson examines the housing conditions experienced by Caribbean migrants in Notting Hill as well as the help provided by Bruce Kenrick and the influence of Portobello Road Market. As with all lessons, you will also be provided with a fact sheet covering the knowledge needed for this lesson to save you having to use text books. Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2: Lesson aims Slide 3: Recap Task: Students use a source as well as their own knowledge to recap the reasons for migration to Britain and Notting Hill. Slide 4-5: An alternative recap task - students use 8 images to help them recap the main reasons for migration to Britain and Notting Hill. Slide 6: Starter Task: Students use three sources to start them thinking about the problems with housing in Notting Hill. Slides 7-11: Background information slides (including photographs) about housing in Notting Hill, HMOs, Peter Rachman, Bruce Kenrick and Notting Hill Housing. Slide 12: Learning Tasks/Questions Slide 13: A creative learning task option. Slide 14-21: An example of a ‘How useful’ question with advice about how to structure the answer, example answers etc. Slide 22: Learning Review Quiz Slide 23: 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.
Caribbean Migration to Notting Hill - Migrants in Britain - GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 3
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Caribbean Migration to Notting Hill - Migrants in Britain - GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 3

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This lesson examines the many reasons why Caribbean migrants came to Britain and in particular the area of Notting Hill. As with every lesson in this unit, the lesson includes a fact sheet which means no other text books are needed. Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2: Lesson aims Slide 3: Background information about migration to Britain Slide 4: Background information about the Windrush Generation Slide 5: Starter Task - Using a recruitment poster, what can students learn about the reasons for migration to Britain? Slide 6: Starter Task 2 - Using the source - what can students learn about the reasons for migration to Britain? Slide 7: A4 printable source and question sheet Slide 8: Activity - Students need to use the sources they have been given from slide 7 to organise push and pull factors for coming to Britain and in particular Notting Hill. Slides 9-12: An outline, structure and model answers to the ‘How useful question’. Slide 13: Two examples of the ‘Two features’ question. Slide 14: Learning Review Quiz Slide 15: 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.
Impact of War on Notting Hill - Migrants in Britain Environment - GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 2
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Impact of War on Notting Hill - Migrants in Britain Environment - GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 2

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**This lesson provides a wider historical context for the study of Notting Hill in the period c.1948-1970. It examines the impact of the Second World War on aspects of life such as war damage, housing, employment, the British Nationality Act, Policing in London as well as the improvements made during the Swinging Sixties. ** The lesson includes a fact sheet for the students to use instead of having to use any of the text books. Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: The location of Notting Hill Slide 3: The aims of the lesson Slide 4: Starter Task - Discuss what you think the impact of war would be on society (hints given) Slide 5: Analysis of a historical interpretation of the time. Slide 6: Analysis task of source usefulness (with prompt questions) Slide 7: A4 worksheet with a variety of tasks using the fact sheet Slide 8: A practice and model answer of the ‘Two features…’ question Slide 9: Two challenge tasks Slide 10-12: Two printable ‘Two features’ question and answer sheets with structured help. Slide 13: The lesson fact sheet Slide 14-15: Learning Review Task - Key fact match up activity. 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.
Migrants in Britain: Revision & Study Fact Sheets - GCSE History Edexcel
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Migrants in Britain: Revision & Study Fact Sheets - GCSE History Edexcel

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These resources are designed specifically for the Edexcel GCSE History, Migrants in Britain c.800 - Present Paper 1 Topic. You will receive the following two resources: Resource 1: A set of 33 fact/revision sheets for the whole thematic study of Migrants in Britain. This set is mainly aimed at higher ability students. Resource 2: A differentiated version of the 33 fact/revision sheets for the whole thematic study of Migrants in Britain. This set is mainly aimed at lower ability students. These study materials are based on the subject knowledge and content needed for the Edexcel course. 2023 UPDATE: Please note that all clipart/images/vectors are in the public domain and Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise stated in the notes below each slide. If you see any errors please contact me in the first instance. Thank you.
Henry VIII - Stereotype | Tudor Source Investigation
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Henry VIII - Stereotype | Tudor Source Investigation

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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. 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.
Cold War - Atomic bomb & Telegrams - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 2
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Cold War - Atomic bomb & Telegrams - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 2

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UPDATED 2024 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 resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) 1 x main 18 slide Power Point 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. 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.
American West Revision Resources Pack - GCSE History Edexcel
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American West Revision Resources Pack - GCSE History Edexcel

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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.
Early Elizabethan England Revision Resources Pack - GCSE Edexcel History
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Early Elizabethan England Revision Resources Pack - GCSE Edexcel History

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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
Queen Mary I - Bloody Mary?
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Queen Mary I - 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 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.
John Snow & Cholera London  1854 - GCSE History Edexcel -Medicine in Britain - Lesson 26
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John Snow & Cholera London 1854 - GCSE History Edexcel -Medicine in Britain - Lesson 26

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This lesson fully covers the case study looking at the cholera epidemic and the impact of the discoveries made by John Snow in 1854. The lesson includes: Clear learning aims Starter tasks and discussion activities Background information about the work of John Snow Printable worksheets & activities Challenge tasks Exam questions Learning Review 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.
The Public Health Act 1875 - Medicine in Britain  - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 24
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The Public Health Act 1875 - Medicine in Britain - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 24

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The lesson helps students outline the features of the measures introduced by the Public Health Act (1875) and then explain why they were introduced and its significance to the progress of health care in Britain. Every lesson comes with a fact sheet which can be given to the students as a replacement for a text book. This means you will not need any other resources for the lesson unless you feel you would like to offer more. All worksheets and resources included in the presentation can be copied for student use. Please be kind enough to leave a review if you have found this resource effective. 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.
Joseph Lister Antiseptics Carbolic Acid - Medicine in Britain - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 23
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Joseph Lister Antiseptics Carbolic Acid - Medicine in Britain - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 23

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This lesson explores the background, work and impact of Joseph Lister’s work with antiseptics and carbolic acid. Students then question his importance in the progress of medicine. **The lesson includes: ** Clear learning aims and achievements Recap task: Key words linked to the lesson Starter activities: A range of visual sources, mainly illustrations to examine the before and after of antiseptics. Background information: About the life and work of Lister Task Sheet: A worksheet covering all aspects of Lister’s work with questions progessively becoming more challenging. Exam focus: A 16 and 12 mark question with structure advice Plenary: What was more important - Antiseptics or anaesthetics? FACT SHEET: Every lesson comes with a fact sheet which can be given to the students as a replacement for a text book. This means you will not need any other resources for the lesson unless you feel you would like to offer more. 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. **
James Simpson Chloroform Anaesthetic - Medicine in Britain  - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 22
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James Simpson Chloroform Anaesthetic - Medicine in Britain - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 22

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This lesson covers the development of anaesthetics from before 1700 to 1900. Students focus on the advantages and disadvantages of each type of anaesthetic, in particular James Simpson’s discovery of chloroform but also why there was so much progress in this time. **The lesson includes: ** Clear learning aims and achievements Recap task: What improvements were made to hospitals during this time. Starter activity: What is the difference between an antiseptic and anaesthetic? Source study of early surgery using a choice of two paintings. Background information: Information about anaesthetics used before and after 1700 as well as the James Simpson story. Think & Discuss Slide: What would the advantages be of anaesthetics to the patient and the surgeon? Task Sheet 1: A basic outline of a timeline task. Task Sheet 2: A differentiated timeline task which includes the dates and boxes needed. Task Sheet 3: A further differentiated timeline with extension questions. Exam focus: A structure for a 12 mark exam question and well as example questions from the topic. FACT SHEET: Every lesson comes with a fact sheet which can be given to the students as a replacement for a text book. This means you will not need any other resources for the lesson unless you feel you would like to offer more… 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.
GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Hospital & Care Improvement 1700-1900 - Lesson 21
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GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Hospital & Care Improvement 1700-1900 - Lesson 21

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This lesson examines how hospital care improved throughout the 18th and 19th century. In particular it looks at the development of cottage hospitals, voluntary hospitals, infirmaries and the workhouse as a form of care for the poor. **The lesson includes: ** Clear learning aims and achievements Recap task: What improvements did Nightingale inspire? Starter activity: Before and after, spot the difference task Background information: Cottage and volunteer hospitals as well as workhouses and the infirmaries. Task Sheet 1: Students complete several explanations to say why each improvement was possible. Task Sheet 2: Follow up and extension questions Exam focus: Example questions to fit the lesson and the topic so far. Additional Research: A focus on Great Ormond Street Hospital and its history FACT SHEET: Every lesson comes with a fact sheet which can be given to the students as a replacement for a text book. This means you will not need any other resources for the lesson unless you feel you would like to offer more… 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. **
Nightingale Jenner Pasteur Lister Koch -  GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Lesson 17
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Nightingale Jenner Pasteur Lister Koch - GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Lesson 17

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This lesson provides an overview of the key breakthroughs and individuals of the 18th and 19th century. For example, students learn about the role of Edward Jenner, James Simpson, John Snow, Louis Pasteur. Joseph Lister, Robert Koch and Florence Nightingale. **The lesson includes: ** Clear learning aims and achievements Recap task: What was medicine like before 1700? Starter activity: Match the key individual to the breakthrough Differentiated Starter: A simplified match up. Task Sheet 1: Students to investigate each individual and their breakthrough using a table to record their findings. Extension/Challenge: A group of questions for students to analyse and evaluate the impact of the individuals and their breakthroughs. Exam focus: A series of exam questions relating to the lesson. Plenary: Key Term Quiz - Match the key term to the individual. FACT SHEET: Every lesson comes with a fact sheet which can be given to the students as a replacement for a text book. This means you will not need any other resources for the lesson unless you feel you would like to offer more. DIFFERENTIATED FACT SHEET - On one A4 page. Please be kind enough to leave a review if you have found this resource effective. 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.
Spanish Armada Defeat -  Elizabethan England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 17
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Spanish Armada Defeat - Elizabethan England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 17

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LATEST 2025/6 SPEC: The lesson examines the reasons why Queen Elizabeth’s English navy defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) 1 x Spanish Armada Route Map Worksheet 1 x 22 slide main Power Point Lesson The Main Power Point includes: Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2-3: Recap Quiz - Based on the Spanish invasion plans and previous events between England and Spain. Answers included. Slide 4-5: Starter Task - Spanish Armada Top Trumps Activity with printable sheet and instructions Slide 6-8: Task 1 - Tracking the events of the Spanish Armada Map Activity Slide 9-11: Task 2 - Explaining the English victory worksheet Slide 12: Task 3 - Students asked to make a final judgement about which factor played the biggest role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Slide 13-14: Learning Review Gap Fill - With answers Slide 15: Challege Questions Slide 16-17: Challenge Source Analysis worksheet Slide 18-20: Example exam/assessment questions Slide 21: Learning Review Activity Slide 22: Lesson Fact Sheet This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations. 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.
Crime & Punishment - Modern Changing Methods of Crime - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 23
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Crime & Punishment - Modern Changing Methods of Crime - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 23

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This lesson helps students explain how older crimes such as theft, smuggling and terrorism still exist but have developed with the use of more sophisticated methods, in particuar, with the development of new technology and science. **A4 Worksheet: ** Two example of 4 mark questions for students to write their answers on and a worksheet for the lesson. Power Point: Slide 1: Title - To examine the new methods used to carry out ‘old’ crimes in the modern period. Slide 2: Recap of the previous lesson - picture clues Slide 3: Discussion task - how and why might the methods of crime change? Slide 4: Activity sheet outline and follow up challenge tasks Slide 5: An example of how to answer the 4 mark question with a model answer and instructions Slide 6-7: Two 4 mark questions Slide 8: Lesson fact sheet Slide 9: Learning review 10 question quiz Slide 10: Learning review 10 question quiz answers 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.
Medicine Western Front - Blood Transfusion Plastic Surgery - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 11
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Medicine Western Front - Blood Transfusion Plastic Surgery - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 11

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This is my final lesson covering Medicine on the British Sector of the Western Front. It covers the developments in blood transfusion, blood storage, brain surgery and plastic surgery. All resources for teaching this lesson are included so there is no need for any text books. 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.
GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine - Western Front -  Infections broken bones & x-rays  - Lesson 10
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GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine - Western Front - Infections broken bones & x-rays - Lesson 10

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This lesson covers how methods developed during the First World War to better treat infections and broken bones, for example with the development of the Thomas Splint, x-ray machines, wound excision, the Carrel-Dakin method and amputations. 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.