This lesson covers the reasons for, the features of and the consequences of the Harrying of the North. UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. READY FOR 2025/6 The 21 slide complete lesson contains all information and printable resources: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3: Recap activities based on the Anglo-Saxon rebellions and leaders. Slide 4: Starter 1 - Problem solving and critical thinking activity based on William’s options to end the Anglo-Saxon rebellions. Slide 5-7: Starter 2 - Key term match up - 10 useful terms about the harrying to help students fully understand the lesson. Printable worksheet included. Slide 8-11: Task 1 - Source based enquiry using four sources about the Harrying of the North and the impact on the Anglo-Saxon people. Printable resource included. Slide 12: Background information about the events leading up to the Harrying of the North. Slide 13: Background information from a choice of two clips about the Harrying of the North. Side 14-15: Task 2 - Worksheet covering the reasons, events and impact of the harrying. Slide 16: Challenge activity Slide 17: Learning Review activity - What’s the question? Slide 18: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question Slide 19: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 20: Lesson fact sheet based on the latest GCSE specification Slide 21: More from RA Resources. 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 unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

This highly accessible resource can be used as a revision booklet, a set of knowledge organisers or be easily adapted into a lesson-based workbook to accompany students’ learning about the Cold War and Superpower Relations. READY FOR 2025 EXAMS: All knowledge & example exam questions are based on the most recent updates to the GCSE specification ready for the 2025 exam series. For example, the booklet will ask students to explain ‘one consequence’ rather than two. It includes 24 pages and each A4 page includes: An outline of the topic area Information directly linked to the GCSE specification Key terms linked to the topic area Questions and activities I would be grateful if you could leave a review for the resource if you feel it has been effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this as your feedback is highly valued. All images used in this resource 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. For Edexcel GCSE History (1-9) Period Study – Superpower Relations and the Cold War, 1941-91

This lesson covers the changes to landownership as a method of control used by William after 1071. This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). This fully resourced 19 slide lesson contains: Slide 1: Title slide - Changes to Norman Landownership after 1070 Slide 2: Lesson outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3: As you enter map activity - students compare how land was divided into larger earldoms in 1066 and by 1087 it was divided into much smaller areas of land. Slide 4: Long-term recap discussion about Anglo-Saxon resistance and control. Slide 5-7: Recap - gap fill covering the main facts about Anglo-Saxon resistance. Answers and printable worksheets included. Slide 8-9: Task 1 - Landownership key term activity with answers Slide 10: Task 2 - 4 discussion based questions about Norman landownership. Slide 11: Task 3 - Printable worksheet Slide 12: Challenge questions Slide 13-14: EXAM FOCUS - Examples and printable worksheet covering the ‘One feature’ question. Slide 15: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 16-17: Learning Review true or false quiz with answers Slide 18: Lesson fact sheet based on the most recent GCSE specification. Slide 19: More from RA Resources 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 unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Students examine the causes, events and failure of the Revolt of the Norman Earls in 1075 UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6 The 23 slide complete lesson contains all information and printable resources: Slide 1: Title slide - The Revolt of the Norman Earls Slide 2: Learning outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3: Recap activity - 9 key terms linked to Norman landownership Slide 4-6: Starter Task - Spelling and grammar activity covering the main events with printable resources and answers. Slide 7-8: Background information about the main rebels involved in the Revolt of the Norman Earls and their background. Slide 9: Link to a clip about the main events Slide 10-11: Task 1 - A choice of two printable worksheets about the motives of the earls. Slide 12: Background information about the plan of the earls Slide 13: Task 2 - Storyboard type activity for students to identify why the plot failed. Slide 14: Task 3: Sorting activity to examine why the revolt failed - printable worksheet Slide 15-16: EXAM FOCUS - Examples and worksheet based on the ‘One feature’ question. Slide 17: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 marker extended writing questions. Slide 18: Learning Review Pyramid Slide 19-20: Learning Review Quiz with answers Slide 21-22: Lesson fact sheets based on the lastest GCSE specification. Slide 23: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). 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 unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Students use their knowledge from Key Topic 2 to explain how William was able to establish and maintain his control in England after 1066. The 18 slide fully resourced lesson contains all information and printable resources: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Learning outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3: Recap Activity 1 - Suitable for higher ability students - students recap the reasons why William was able to establish and maintain control over England. Slide 4-5: Recap Activity 2 - Suitable for all students - students use image prompts to discuss the main reasons why William was able to establish and maintain control over England after 1066 - answers provided. Slide 6: Background information - What were the weaknesses of the Anglo-Saxons which led to William being able to control England after 1066? Slide 7-9: EXAM FOCUS - Students use and practice a 16 mark ‘How far do you agree’ question - suggested structure and exam hints included. Slide 10-11: Task 1 - Two optional worksheets to help students organise and explain their ideas - both printable sheets. Slide 12-13: EXAM FOCUS - How to structure a 16 mark question. Slide 14-15: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ exam questions including a printable worksheet. Slide 16: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark questions. Slide 17: Lesson fact sheet based on the GCSE specification Slide 18: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). 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 unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Students examine the features and importance of the Feudal System and Feudalism in Norman England. UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6 The 26 slide fully resourced lesson contains all information and printable resources including: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3: As You Enter - What have you already learned about the Feudal System and Feudal Hierarchy? Slide 4: Topic Recap Activity - What changes to society have you already studied? Slide 5-7: Starter Activity - Match up the main features of the Feudal Syatem - with answers and printable worksheets. Slide 8-9: Background information about the Feudal System and its purpose. Slide 10: Printable diagram of the Feudal System Slide 11: Pit-stop activity with question prompts. Slide 12-13: Task 1 - A table based activity to describe the features of the Feudal System with printable worksheet. Slide 14: Optional Creative History Task with instructions Slide 15-16: Task 2 - A worksheet allowing students to explain the features of the Feudal System. Slide 17: Challenge questions Slide 18-19: Learning Review - Who am I? With answers Slide 20-21: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question with printable answer sheets. Slide 22: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 23-24: Lesson fact sheets based on the GCSE specification Slide 25: Original RA Resources Feudal System diagram which can be edited if needed. Slide 26: More from RA Resources 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 unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.