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.

This lesson examines the causes, events and consequences of the Gunpowder Plot as part of a case study which examines the reasons why the plotters were punished so harshly. Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-3: Recap Task - Students have to use the initials of key terms linking to Early Modern crimes, methods of law enforcement and punishments to help them remember their learning from previous lessons Slide 4: A high quality image of the punishments given to the Gunpowder Plotters with source inference questions about what the students can see Slide 5: The basic background facts about the causes of the Gunpowder Plot Slide 6-8: Chronology Activity - students have to use their basic prior knowledge of the events to correctly place the events into the correct chronological order. Help and answers revealed as well as student friendly printouts. Slide 9: Various levelled tasks and questions abaout the events Slide 10-11: Activity to explain the outcomes of the Gunpowder Plot in terms of why laws were created afterwards Slide 12: Test Your Knowledge recap Slide 13: 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 packed lesson examines how and why the relationship between England and Spain declined in the 1570s and 80s. Students will examine factors such as religion, the actions of Francis Drake, trading rivalry in the Americas and events in the Netherlands. The lesson also includes a BONUS timeline activity focussed on the events in the Netherlands. This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations. The lesson pack includes: 1 x Fact sheet - The declining relationship between England and Spain (PDF & PPT) 1 x Tensions in the Netherlands timeline worksheet 1 x 29 slide PowerPoint lesson The PowerPoint lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-3: Learning recap 12 question quiz covering the relationship between Elizabeth’s England ans Spain in the 1550s/60s with answers. Slide 4-5: Starter Activity - Identify the reasons for the the growing tensions - with answers Slide 6-7: Task 1 - Table fill and explain task based on the main reasons for Anglo-Spanish tensions with instructions. Slide 8-17: Printable fact cards with two versions (easy and hard). To be given to students to help them complete the table. Slide 18: Task 2 - Which factor caused the most tension plus additional challenge questions. Slide 19-22: Example exam/assessment questions with structured suggestions Slide 23: Learning Review 1 - Sentence fill Slide 24-26: Learning Review quiz sheet with 20 questions from the lesson with answers Slide 27: Lesson fact sheet Slide 28-29 BONUS NETHERLANDS TIMELINE ACTIVITY 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. **

UPDATED NEW 2025/6 SPEC: The lesson examines how factors such as the Whitechapel Vigilance Committee, police for rivalry and the illustrated penny dreadful press became a huge challenge and obstacle to the Metropolitan Police’s investigation into the Jack the Ripper murders. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) 1 x A4 Source Enquiry Sheet 1 x 24 slide main power point lesson The lesson power point contains: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson outcomes and aims Slide 3: As you enter discussion task - Why do you think the police never caught Jack the Ripper? Slide 4-5: Unit recap - Whitechapel unit recap quiz with answers Slide 6-7: Recap - Picture recap quiz covering the police techniques to catch Jack the Ripper with answers Slide 8: Starter Task - Source analysis linked to the failure and critcism of the Metropolitan police. Slide 9-12: Background information about the main obstacles to the police investigation - The Whitechapel Vigilance Committee, the police force rivalry and illustrated press. Slide 13: Task 1 - Write a letter from Charles Warren to explain the problems with the investigation. Slide 14: Task 2 - Table based task explaining the obstacles to the police investigation. Slide 15: Follow up questions Slide 16-17: Exam Focus - A range of ‘One feature’ questions with printable worksheet. Slide 18-20: Exam Focus - An example and printable worksheets to help students answer the ‘How useful’ question. Slide 21: Exam Focus - An example of the ‘Follow Up’ question Slide 22-23: Learning Review - Fact or fiction - with answers Slide 24: Topic Learning Review - Scrabble based key terms activity Slide 25: 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.

UPDATED NEW 2025/6 Spec - Students examine the features of housing, employment, poverty and other social issues in Whitechapel between c.1870-c.1900 using a range of source related activities. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) 1 x A4 Source information sheet 1 x 24 slide lesson Power Point The powerpoint includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: An overview of the topics and content covered in the lesson Slide 3-4: As you enter discussion - what is a census? Background information about the usefulness of a census included. Slide 5-6: Whitechapel basic fact recap - 8 multiple choice questions with answers. Slide 7: Starter Task - Source analysis activity Slide 8: Task 1 - Overview and instructions Slide 9: Task 1 printable worksheet Slide 10-15: Sources to be printed out to allow students to complete the source analysis task Slide 16: Compact but printable version of the sources Slide 17-18: Task 2 - The links between poverty and crime match up task with answers Slide 19-20: Exam Focus including printable questions Slide 21-23: Learning Review gap fill - 20 gap fill questions with answers and printable resource for students. Slide 24: 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.

This lesson outlines the development of the smallpox vaccination from the use of inoculation to Edward Jenner’s use of a vaccination. Students also explain the reaction to Jenner’s work as well as the impact it had. The 12 slide lesson includes: Lesson aims Starter & Discussion tasks Printable worksheets Example exam questions. Learning Reviews Source based activities 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 covers Koch’s identification of microbes as well as the importance of the methods he used to further the progress in medicine in the 18th and 19th centuries. ** **The lesson includes: ** Clear learning aims and achievements Recap task: Fill in the missing term to recap the knowledge of Pasteur Starter activity: A source analysis showing Koch as St. George. Task Sheet 1: A task sheet which can easily be adapted for students to use with their text books or on the sheet itself. Extension Task Sheet: A series of 5 interesting and optional questions or tasks to complete. Exam focus: Example GCSE questions linked to the lesson and unit Plenary: Finish the sentence discussion. 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. **

**This lesson has a focus on the work of William Harvey and his short term & long term impact on the history of medicine in Britain. ** The lesson includes: Clear learning aims and achievements Recap task: Key Term Recap Quiz Starter activity: True or False Blood Facts Background information: Basic facts about Harvey Think & Discuss Slide: What inspired Harvey’s work - using a visual source Task Sheet 1: A differentiate worksheet which can be used as a stand alone resource or a possible homework sheet. Task Sheet 2: A task to complete a fact sheet about William Harvey and the impact of his work. Task Sheet 3: A comprehension style sheet as an alternative task Exam focus: Examples of a 4, 12 and 16 mark exam question Challenge Question: How would Harvey’s work help medicine? Plenary: Form a Fact Task Additional Research: 2 websites which can offer students more detail about the impact of William Harvey. 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… 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.

This lesson asks the students to study the Berlin Refugee Crisis and link it to Khrushchev’s Berlin Ultimatum of 1958. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) – Included in every Cold War lesson! 1 x Main Power Point Lesson The main PowerPoint includes: STARTER: Students recap the differences between East Germany and West Germany by organising a mixed up set of facts into a table. RECAP: A filling in the missing term task to help students recap their knowledge of the Berlin Blockade. the Berlin Airlift and the official division of Berlin into East and West. BACKGROUND: An animated ad easy to follow narrative of the key events of the Berlin Ultimatum with clear maps of Germany and Berlin, photographs and key terms (see image). TASK 1: Students to complete a w/s covering the timeline of events and explaining them. TASK 2: Students to advise John F Kennedy about how to deal with the Soviet Union. Writing frame included. EXTENSION TASKS: Were the Summit Meetings a waste of time? EXTENSION TASK: A political cartoon about the Berlin Ultimatum. LESSON RECAP: A 14 question quiz. FACT SHEET: Can be easily copied onto A4 and means that this lesson does not require any text books.** 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 continuity and change in Norman law enforcement and use of punishments in comparison to methods of law enforcement in Anglo-Saxon England. 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 methods of law enforcement and punishment in Norman England Slide 2: Recap Quiz Slide 3: Starter Task - Visual source analysis of a trial by combat Slide 4: Lesson Fact Sheet Slide 5: Compare and contrast worksheet Slide 6: Task Sheet outline Slide 7-14: Practice Exam questions with practice Exam question student friendly printable versions. Slide 15-16: Norman Crime and Punishment Crossword with answers revealed Slide 17: What causes change slide Power Point 2 - A4 printable Worksheets 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 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.

This lesson covers the factual knowledge needed about the main battles fought by the British on the Western Front such as the Ypres, Somme, Arras and Cambrai. This lesson includes: Clear learning aims/targets Provoking starter tasks and discussion activities Printable worksheets Challenge tasks Exam links Learning Review Fact Sheet linked to the GCSE specification All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

This lesson 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 gives the students an opportunity to explore the knowledge and skills needed for the American West Unit. 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. If you have found this lesson effective, please be kind enough to leave a review. 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.org/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.

NEW 2025/6 SPEC: Students to describe the features of Elizabethan sports, pastimes and theatre for the rich and poor. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) 1 x 20 slide Main Power Point Lesson The Main Power Point Lesson: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: As you enter - students think about modern day opportunities for sports, hobbies and theatre Slide 3: An outline of Elizabeth sports, pastimes and theatre with discussion questions. Slide 4-12: Starter Activity - Picture quiz - students identify the Elizabethan sports and pastimes. Slide 13-14: Task 1 Worksheet with printable worksheet Slide 15: Follow up challenge tasks Slide 16-18: Learning Review Crossword with answers and printable worksheet. Slide 19-20: Example exam questions Slide 21: 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.

UPDATED FOR 2025/26 Students will examine the reasons for the Spanish invasion of England in 1588 and the features of the invasion plans. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) 1 x Main Power Point Lesson The main 16 slide lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-3: Anglo-Spanish tensions recap activity with answers Slide 4: Starter Task Slide 5-8: Task 1 - Gap fill activity based on the Spanish invasion plans with printable worksheets and answers Slide 9-10: Task 2 -Causes of the Spanish Armada table sort with printable resources Slide 11: Follow up challenge questions Slide 12-13: Learning Review number match up activity with answers Slide 14-15: Example exam/ assessment questions Slide 16: 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.

In this lesson, students will learn about the specific features of Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement. They will explain the details of the Act of Supremacy, Act of Union and the Royal Injunctions. They will also look at the short term impact of the Religious Settlement This lesson includes: 1 x Fact sheet - The Religious Settlement (PDF & PPT) The Main Power Point Lesson Includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-3: Previous learning gap fill quiz with answers (covers the religious divisions between Catholics & Protestants in England) Slide 4: Video clip link to BBC Bitesize with questions Slide 5: Starter Task - What would you do if you were in Elizabeth’s shoes? Slide 6: An outline of the main three features of the Religious Settlement Slide 7: Task 1 - An outline table task Slide 8: Printable worksheet Slide 9: Follow up challenge questions Slide 10-12: Example assessment questions with printable worksheet Slide 13: Learning Review 1 activity Slide 14-15: Learning Review 2 activity with answers Slide 16: Lesson fact sheet in line with 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 examines the main push and pull factors for the migration into the American West including the idea of the Manifest Destiny. 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 journeys taken by the Mormons and the Donner Party in the 1840s with their reasons for success or failure. 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 increased role and responsibility of the British government in methods of disease prevention. It will focus on the development of new vaccines, government laws and healthy lifestyle campaigns. All resources such as worksheets and information sheets are included with this lesson meaning that you will not need any additional resources. 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. **