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.
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.
This lesson examines the policies of President Kennedy such as the Strategic Hamlet Program, and how his actions increased the USA’s involvement in Vietnam between 1961-1963.
The lesson includes the following:
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions
Slide 3-4: Previous Learning Picture Clue Quiz with answers revealed
Slide 5: Previous Learning fill in the missing terms recap with answers revealed
Slide 6: Starter Discussion Activity
Slide 7-8: Background information about the events in Vietnam including the reasons for the increasing Vietcong threat
Slide 9: Learning task instructions
Slide 10: Printable student copy of the table needed for the main task
Slide 11: Another version of the student worksheet
Slide 12: Source showing a Vietcong poster against the USA’s actions in South Vietnam
Slide 13-14: Further background information about Diem’s religious persecution of Buddhists and the assassinations
Slide 15: Practice Exam Skill - Source Inference
Slide 16-17: Practice Exam Skill - Interpretation difference with student printout if required
Slide 18: Challenge Questions
Slide 19-20: Learning Review crossword with answers revealed
Slide 21-22: Lesson fact sheets based on the Edexcel specification
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.
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. A number of clipart images have also been purchased for commercial use from ‘Artsy Bee Kids’. If you feel any errors have been made please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.
This lesson specifically examines the factors which led to the failure of President Nixon’s policy of Vietnamisation. Students study the various factors to then help them answer a 12 mark ‘Explain why’ question. This lesson also includes an end of Unit 3 Blockbusters style quiz.
The lesson includes the following:
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2-3: Recap Activity - President Nixon Vietnamisation Bingo Game with instructions and teacher question sheet
Slide 4: Starter Task 1: Statistic Inference
Slide 5: Source Inference type question about the policy of Vietnamisation
Slide 6-7: Practice exam question - Explain why President Nixon’s policy of Vietnamisation failed in the years 1969-1975.
Slide 8: Class discussion slide
Slide 9-10: Printable tables and instructions for the students to learn the various factors that led to the failure
Slide 11: Practice Exam Question - Interpretation Difference
Slide 12: Follow Up Challenge Questions
Slide 13-14: Lesson Recap Quiz with answers revealed
Slide 15-16: Unit 3 recap Blockbusters style activity
Slide 17-18: Lesson Fact Sheets based on the Edexcel specification
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.
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. A number of clipart images have also been purchased for commercial use from ‘Artsy Bee Kids’. 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 various reasons why there was ongoing support for the Vietnam War in the USA.
The lesson includes the following:
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: Previous lesson source/photograph recap
Slide 3-4: Previous lesson image (reasons for opposition to the war)
Slide 5: Background knowledge about the support for war with discussion questions
Slide 6: Background knowledge about the reasons for support - a basic factual overview
Slide 7: Worksheet Printout
Slide 8: Create Task Instructions
Slide 9-10: Practice ‘Explain why’ Exam Question
Slide 11: Practice Interpretation Difference question on a printable sheet
Slide 12: A choice of challenge tasks
Slide 13-14: Learning Review crossword with printable version for students
Slide 15-16: Fact Sheets based on Edexcel specifications
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.
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. A number of clipart images have also been purchased for commercial use from ‘Artsy Bee Kids’. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.
In this lesson, students will be able to analyse the various propaganda techniques which were used in World War One propaganda posters which aimed to enlist more men into the armed forces. Students will be given a selection of posters to analyse and then have an opportunity to design and explain their own, original, propaganda poster.
This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews.
The lesson includes the following:
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims
Slide 3: As you come in warmup activity – Modern day propaganda and advertising methods.
Slide 4: Key Meaning – A discussion and definition of the term ‘propaganda’.
Slide 5-6: Starter Task – Spot the difference activity based on a propaganda poster (answers shown).
Slide 7-8: Activity 1: Whole class analysis of a propaganda poster.
Slide 9-10: Activity 2: Useful terms linked to propaganda techniques – a match up activity.
Side 11-17: Activity 3: Analysis of propaganda posters with a choice of 12 posters.
Slide 18: Activity 4: Instructions on how to create your own propaganda poster.
Slide 19: A diagram showing a wide variety of propaganda techniques – can be used to display while students create their own diagram.
Slide 20: Useful clips linked to propaganda during World War One.
Slide 21: Follow Up Challenge Questions
Slide 22-23: Learning Review Quiz with answers revealed.
I would be really grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this and your feedback is highly valued.
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.
Students will examine the various methods of law enforcement during the Anglo-Saxon period. No other lesson resources needed.
Slide 1: Title slide - To examine the methods of law enforcement in Anglo-Saxon England
Slide 2: Knowledge recap quiz based on Anglo-Saxon crimes
Slide 3-4: Background information about the beliefs of the Anglo-Saxon period
Slide 5: An outline of Trial by Jury
Slide 6: An outline of Trial by Ordeal
Slide 7: Links to two BBC Class Clips
Slide 8: Task one - defining methods of law enforcement
Slide 9: Follow up challenge questions
Slide 10: Exam Practice Questions (Similarity and difference)
Slide 11: Lesson fact sheet
Slide 12: The factors that influenced changes slide (useful in all lessons)
2023 UPDATE INFO: 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.
Level: GCSE History
Exam Board: Edexcel 1-9
Lesson Summary: An investigation into the various claims and motives to the English throne after the death of Edward the Confessor.
Slide 1: Learning Aim and Key Terms
Slide 2: GCSE Learning Outcomes
Slide 3: A key term match up task emphasising the use of key terms for knowledge and SPaG.
Slide 4: Answers for the key term match up task revealed on this slide for student self assessment.
Slide 5: A printable, smaller version of the task which could used as a settling task.
Slide 6: Starter - Discussion. Based on the decision of the Witan with background information about who they were.
Slide 7: Starter - Discussion - What qualities and skills would the Witan be looking for with the next king of England?
Slide 8: Background information about Harold’s coronation day.
Slide 9: An introduction to the main rivals to the English throne.
Slide 10: A short clip outlining the 4 claimants from BBC Teach
Slide 11:Task - Students given 4 fact sheets for each rival and asked to fill in a table (slide 16)
Slide 12-14: A fact sheet for each rival
Slide 16: The table which can be easily photocopied for students to fill in.
Slide 17: Extension task questions for students to explain and evaluate the candidates.
Slide 18: Possible exam practice questions
Slide 19: Plenary - Who am I?
Slides 20-21Fact sheets for the lesson which can be used as a revision tool, recap sheet or solely for the lesson itself without the need for the text books.
Thank you for viewing my resource. This lesson covers the varied experiences of migrants to Britain during the First and Second World War.
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes
Slide 3: Starter Recap 1 - Where did migrants come from during the wars and why?
Slide 4-5: Starter Recap 2 - Where did migrants come from during the wars and why? (a slightly easier version)
Slide 6: Discussion Activity - What factors determine if a migrants’ experience is positive or negative?
Slide 7: Source Inference Activity - A front page from a newspaper which shows German migrants being forced out of their homes during 1915
Slide 8-9: Background information about the significance of the British Union of Fascists
Slide 10: Instructions about how to complete the main learning task
Slide 11: Printable version of the learning task table
Slide 12: Follow Up/Challenge questions
Slide 13: 4 mark practice exam questions
Slide 14: 12 and 16 mark practice exam questions
Slide 15-17: Recap Crossword with answers and printable copies
Slide 18: Lesson Fact Sheet
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
This lesson examines the reasons why migration increased after 1948 from places such as: India, Pakistan, Uganda, Kenya, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Key events include the British Nationality Act as well as the formation of the European Union and the UN Convention on Refugees.
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: GCSE grades lesson outcomes
Slide 3: Starter Task - Recap multiple choice quiz
Slide 4: Starter Task -Recap answers
Side 5: Map showing the location of migrant countries and states covered this lesson.
Slide 6: Information slide about the British Nationality Act
Slide 7: Information slide about India and Pakistan
Slide 8: Information slide about Kenya
Slide 9: Information slide about Uganda
Slide 10: Information slide about the European Union
Slide 11: Information slide about Asylum seekers to Britain
Slide 12: Outline of the main task for the lesson
Slide 13: Printable student version of the main learning task
Slide 14: Similarities and Differences between migration post 1945
Slide 15 - 20: Useful images to help students understand the migration of these various migrant groups
Slide 21: Practice 4 mark exam questions
Slide 22: Practice 12 and 16 mark questions
Slide 23 - 24: Plenary quiz and answers
Slide 25: Lesson Fact Sheet