**This lesson cover aspects of illness and infection such as Trench Foot, Trench Fever and Shell Shock. This is directly linked with the environment of the Western Front. ** The lesson includes all of the resources needed to teach the lesson including fact sheets, background information, worksheets, exam questions and additional sources if required. 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 14 slide lesson covers the main wounds and injuries caused by the weapons of war such as artillery, rifles, machine guns, poison gas. It then outlines the methods and treatment used to tackle these injuries. Gas Gangrene is also mentioned. This lesson includes all of the resources needed to teach the lesson including worksheets, sources, source analysis sheets, fact sheets, exam questions and background information. 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 role of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson and the Civil Rights Act (1964) and Voting Rights Act (1965). There is a strong emphasis this lesson on exam skills with practice questions for Section B of the exam paper. ** I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson. The lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions Slide 3-4: Image recap activity Slide 5: An overview of the three main presidents and their involvement in civil rights Slide 6: An background information slide about the roles of Kennedy and Johnson with helping the progress of the civil rights movement Slide 7: Main student activity sheet Slide 8-10: Student overview of the ‘How useful’ question with two practice sources and printable answer sheets for students. Slides 11-14: An overview, structure guide and printable answer sheets for the two interpretation questions Slide 15: A student structure guide to the final question 3d Slide 16: Learning Review quiz Slide 17-18: Two fact sheets based on the Edexcel specification Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. If you feel any errors have been made please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.

This lesson examines how the success of the Montgomery bus boycott led to the 1957 Civil Rights Act as well as the formation of the Southern Christian Leadership Council. Students assess the impact of the Civil Rights Act and also have an opportunity to contrast two different interpretations. I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson. The lesson presentation includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions Slide 3: Recap activity timeline of key events Slide 4: Recap activity answers Slide 5-6: Exam Skill Practice - Two different interpretations about the impact of the bus boycott. Student printout version included. Slides 7-11: Engaging and animated background knowledge about the SCLC and Civil Rights Act with discussion questions included. Slide 12: Worksheet based question sheet Slide 13-14: Learning Review Activity Slide 15-16: Two fact sheets including all the information needed for the lesson based on GCSE specification Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. If you feel any errors have been made please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.

This lesson examines the causes and main events/features of the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955-56. Students have an opportunity to analyse the main causes as well as look at the details of the groups and individuals involved. I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson. Included in the lesson: Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions Slide 3-4: Previous Learning about Brown vs Topeka & Little Rock quiz with answers revealed Slide 5: Student discussion and outline diagram of all of the methods used to oppose segregation so far covered in the course Slide 6: Source Inference Starter Task about Martin Luther King Slide 7: Source Inference Starter Task about Martin Luther King in an exam question format Slide 8-11: Animated and engaging background information about the bus boycott Slide 12: Student discussion questions about the impact of the boycott Slide 13: An outline and instructions to the learning task Slide 14: A print out version of the main learning task Slide 15: Follow Up Challenge Questions and further source analysis Slide 16-17: Learning Review Crossword with answers revealed Slides 18-19: Lesson Fact Sheets based on the Edexcel specification Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. If you feel any errors have been made please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.

This lesson examines the Greensboro Sit-in (1960), the Freedom Riders (1961) and the case of James Meredith at the University of Mississippi (1963). The main aim of the lesson is for students to understand the events as well as explain their significance to the progress of civil rights in the 1960s. I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson. The lesson structure is: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions Slide 3-5: Recap of Key Terms used in Unit 1 with answers and student friendly printable sheets Slide 6: Source Starter Task: A photograph of the Anniston Bus Bombing of 1961 with discussion questions Slide 7: A map of where the main events happened. Slide 8: Brief background outline of the Greensboro Sit in Slide 9-10: Brief background information about the Freedom Riders Slide 11-13: Brief background information about the case of James Meredith Slide 14: Example ‘How useful’ question and source Slide 15: Student printout page for the ‘How useful’ question Slide 16: Example/Modek answer for the ‘How useful’ question Slide 17: Student Task - A table for students to fill in about the three events Slide 18: Student Task 2 - A worksheet for students to use alongside their fact sheet Slide 19: Follow Up/Challenge Task using two sources about the James Meredith case Slide 20-21: Learning Review - Students need to decide which event each statement belongs to Slide 22-23: Lesson fact sheets based on the Edexcel specification Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. If you feel any errors have been made please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.

**This lesson examines the reasons why there was opposition to the civil rights movement in the 1950s and with this includes a study of the murder of Emmett Till. ** I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson. The presentation includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions Slide 3-5: Unit Recap of the main civil rights groups with answers and printable resources Slide 6: A higher ability starter task which recaps the main civil rights groups Slide 7: A Source Inference practice question Slide 8: A ‘How useful’ practice question with help to structure and answer the question Slide 9: Model answer to the ‘How useful’ question. Slide 10: Printable student answer sheet for the ‘How useful’ question Slide 11: Think & Discuss question Slide 12-14: Animated background information about the murder of Emmett Till and growth of opposition to civil rights Slide 15: Printable student worksheet (including source based questions about Emmett Till) Slide 16: Printable table for students to make notes about the reasons for opposition and evaluate their role Slide 17-18: Practice 12 mark ‘Explain why’ question with advice about structure and how to answer the question Slide 19: Challenge question Slide 20-21: Unit 1 recap quiz of the key individuals and name included in unit 1. Slides 22-23: Lesson fact sheets based on the Edexcel specification Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. If you feel any errors have been made please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.

**This lesson examines how people in the Middle Ages attempted to prevent, treat and ‘cure’ the spread of plague. ** The lesson you are about to purchase includes: 1 x A4 Fact Sheet about the prevention, treatment and ‘cures’ 1 x A4 Table/Worksheet where students analyse the various methods used at the time to deal with the Black Death 1 x Main Power Point with a variety of activities, starter tasks, discussion questions, tasks and challenge questions. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. 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 many short term and longer term consequences of the crusades. It cover the many objects that were brought back to England as well as the ideas. It also examines the longer term impact the crusades had on our lives including people’s attitudes towards Islam. In this resource pack you will get: 1 x A4 Worksheet about the various consequences of the crusades. Students read through the consequences to categorise them 1 x A4 question sheet which asks students to explain their most important consequences 1 x A4 answer sheet for the GCSE style question - Explain two consequences of the crusades 1 x Main Power Point which guides you and the students through the lesson: Slide 1: Title slide - To examine the impact and consequences of the Crusades Slide 2: Recap Starter Quiz - Filling in the missing terms about the Crusades Slide 3: Answers revealed for the starter quiz Slide 4: Printable student versions for the starter quiz Slide 5: Animated and engaging background information about the relationship between the Christians and the Muslims during the Crusades Slide 6: Animated and engaging background information about the modern day perspective of the Crusades Slide 7: An overview of the impact of the crusades and introduction of the task Slide 8: Task overview and model of what to do Slide 9: Evaluating the consequences of the Crusades - additional higher level questions Slide 10-12: GCSE style exam question - Explain two consequences of the Crusades - PEE structure and model answer given Slide 13: Learning Review Option 1 - Memory game with full instructions Slide 14: Learning Review Option 2: Pictionary 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 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 examines the features, purpose and building of Pentonville Prison. It looks at the use of the separate and silent system as well as the use of punishments and reflection in the prison. **Resource 1: ** A4 Power Point Worksheet - Would Fry and Howard have agreed with Pentonville Prison? Students decide which factors about Pentonville Prison Reformers such as Fry and Howard would have agreed with or not. Resource 2: Lesson Power Point Slide 1: Title Slide - Case Study - Pentonville Prison Slide 2: Recap Task - What is the difference between prisons in c.1700s to prisons in c.1800? Illustrations and key terms to provide ideas. Slide 3: A map showing the location of Pentonville Prison in London Slide 4: Starter Task - What do the four illustrations teach you about Pentonville Prison? Slide 5-10: Backgrounf information about the aims of Pentonville Prison and the reasons it was built. Slide 11: Would Fry and Howard have approved of Pentonville Prison? This slide goes along with the other worksheet which comes with the lesson. Slide 12: A worksheet for students to make notes on about Pentonville Prison. Slide 13: Higher level challenge questions Slide 14: An alternative question sheet about Pentonville Prison Slide 15-17: A worksheet which allows students to examine how to structure a PEE paragraph (point, evidencem explain). Slide 18: An example answer for a 12 mark question. Slide 19: 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 similarities of law enforcement in Early Modern England as well as helping students explain why more effective methods such as the town constables, night watchmen, thief takers and army were needed. A4 Worksheet: Provides a worksheet style set of tasks for the students. Slide 1: Title slide - To examine the methods of law enforcement used in Early Modern England Slide 2-4: Filling in the missing terms activity to help students recap law enforcement methods in Medieval England. Answers revealed as well as printable worksheets provided. Slide 5-6: Discussion starter tasks based around the growth of towns and asks students to think about why the growth of towns would cause an increase in crime. Slide 7: An outline of various reasons why towns needed more effective law enforcement after 1500. Slide 8: An outline and analysis of the role of the Night Watchman Slide 9: Task option 1 - Students to create a poster style fact file about the new methods of law enforcement between 1500-1700. Slide 10: Challenge tasks Slide 11: The reasons for change diagram Slide 12-15: Examples of exam questions (4 mark and 12 mark) with sentence starter help for students. Slide 16: 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 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 covers the cultural and linguistic changes introduced by the Norman aristocracy after 1066 with a focus on detailed facts. ** 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, 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 cover the changes introduced by William to law and order. There is a focos on the Forest Laws and the role of the sheriff as well as other changes introduced by the Normans. The lesson includes: Clear learning aim with learning outcomes linked to GCSE grades, a recap from previous learning, an engaging starter task, background information, a pit-stop plenary, a choice of tasks for all levels and learning styles, clearly written instructions in the notes section of each slide, exam practice questions, extension questions, a plenary, differentiation for higher ability students and two fact sheets which can be used on its own or alongside other resources you may have. 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and cartoon images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. At times, the images I have wanted to use have been restricted and so you may wish to use your own. Images created by myself using Power Point tools have also been noted as creations of RAResources. Please contact me in person if you see any errors.

This lesson is likely to cover 2 hours. It questions the causes, features, events and reasons for the failure of the Revolt of the Earls in 1075. 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 two fact sheets 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 covers the changes to landownership as a method of control used by William after 1071. ** 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.

NEW 2025/6 SPEC. This lesson examines the reasons for and significance of Francis Drake’s circumnavigation of the globe. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) 1 x 17 slide powerpoint lesson with printable worksheets The main powerpoint slides include: Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2: Define the term circumnavigate activity with answer. Slide 3-4: Francis Drake recap multiple choice quiz with answers. Slide 5: Starter discussion questions Slide 6: An outline of Drake’s circumnavigation of the globe. Slide 7: Class clip link with questions Slide 8-10: Task 1 - Fact sheet worksheet with instructions and choice of two printable worksheets. Slide 11: Follow up challenge questions Slide 12-14: Learning review crossword with answers and printable versions. Slide 15-16: Example exam/assessment questions Slide 17: 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.

2025/6 NEW SPEC ! Students explain the main Catholic threats to Elizabeth and her Religious Settlement from both within England and Abroad. In particular, the threat of the Catholic nobility, the influence of the Pope and the challenges from Scotland, France and Spain. This lesson has been updated in line with the 2025 amended specification and changes to some exam questions. The lesson pack includes: 1 x Fact sheet about the Catholic threats from within England (PDF & PPT) 1 x Fact sheet about the Catholic threats from abroad (PDF & PPT) 1 x Differentiated gap fill worksheet The main Power Point for the lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Recap Quiz with answers revealed about the Puritan threat to Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement. Slide 3: Starter activity based on a religious map of Europe in 1558. Slide 4-5: Background information about the Catholic threats from home and abroad. Slide 6-7: Task 1 - Sorting exercise with printable worksheet Slide 8-11: Task 2 - Graph based activity where students assess the level of threat from the Catholics (higher ability) Slide 12: Printable write on worksheet Slide 13: Follow up challenge questions Slide 14-17: Practice exam/assessment questions with an analysis of a model answer to a 12 mark question. Slide 18-20: Learning Review - Key term match up with answers Slide 21-22: Fact sheets based on the GCSE specification All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.