**In this lesson, students look at the fascinating story of what happened to Oliver Cromwell’s head. ** Students are guided through the key events of Oliver Cromwell’s rule as Lord Protector, his death and the Restoration of King Charles II. Students will then use a fact sheet to help them complete a number of optional tasks including a timeline, storyboard and role play. My students absolutely love this lesson! The 19-slide lesson contains a variety of discussion tasks, warm up start activities, printable resources, and learning reviews as well as engaging background information and challenge questions for higher ability students. There is a choice of printable resources. Please be kind enough to leave a review of this lesson if you have found it effective. Thank you. 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. Thank you.

**In this lesson, students will be able to understand and explain the main challenges faced by Elizabeth I as she came to the throne in 1558. ** -Students will take part in a problem solving activity and have to select which solution Elizabeth should take in order to keep her reign of England secure. -The challenges featured in this lesson include: the economy, Mary, Queen of Scots, marriage, poverty and religion. -Students play the role of one of Queen Elizabeth’s advisors to try and make sure Elizabeth deals with these problems effectively. The lesson contains plenty of activities, printable resources, starter and plenary tasks, engaging background information and discussion points for both high and lower ability students. 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. Thank you.

**This lesson is suitable for either late stage KS2 or early stage KS3. It covers the concept of evidence and how historians need to use sources to find out about the past. ** All resources for the teaching of this lesson are included. The lesson includes: Starter Task: What is evidence? Background Information: Why is evidence important? Discussion Task: What other jobs use evidence? Group Task: Guess the famous person from the evidence. Learning Task: What different types of historical evidence are there? **Task Sheet: ** Questions to consolidate knowledge including challenge tasks. **Optional Task: **Creating a personal time capsule 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 bumper lesson contains everything you need to teach the causes, importance, events and consequences of the Hungarian Uprising of 1956. 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: Recap: A task where students are asked to look at a timeline of Cold War events so far and discuss which events will have caused the most amount of tension between the USA and the Soviet Union. Task 1: Short term and long term consequences table. Task 2: A narrative account storyboard which can easily be used alongside the fact sheet. Task 3: Students organise the events into either causes, events or consequences (see image). This will help students identify a consequence for the exam question. Task 4: A comprehension sheet with additional extension task if needed asking students to explain why the USA did not support the uprising. EXAM QUESTION: Explain two consequences of the Hungarian Uprising 1956 [8] - Students given two example sections to analyse and then expected to write their own. RECAP 1: Students given 10 answers and have to write one question to fit each RECAP 2: 10 basic questions about the Hungarian Uprising to test student knowledge. 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. This lesson examines the reasons behind the attempt to colonise Virginia and the reasons for its failure as well as the role played by Walter Raleigh in planning the Virginia Project. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) 1 x 21 slide main power point Lesson 1 x A4 printable sorting task - Why did the attempt to colonise Virginia fail? 2 x A4 printable comprehension style worksheets The main power point presentation includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: A discussion and definition of the term colonise Slide 3: Starter 1 - The location of modern day Virginia Slide 4: Background information about the colonisation of Virginia Slide 5-6: Starter 2 - A choice of two slightly different activities based around the problems faced by the settlers in colonising land in the 1500s. Slide 7-10: Background information about the significance and role of Walter Raleigh with added discussion questions. Slide 11-13: Task 1 - Why colonise Virginia match up activity with answers and printable resource Slide 14: Task 2 - Planning for the attempted colonisation diagram Slide 15: Task 3 - Sort task based on the reasons for the failure (links to printable worksheet also included in the pack) Slide 16-17: Learning Review Quiz - with answers Slide 18-19: Example exam/assessment questions Slide 20-21: Lesson fact sheets 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 single page resource is a really useful timeline of all the key events covered in the Paper 1 Thematic study Medicine in Britain. The timeline can be adapted to use as a high resolution display, book insert or revision tool and is clearly presented to fit most students’ needs. You will receive: 1x full colour timeline poster 1x black and white timeline suitable for photocopy 1 x PDF file of the above UPDATE 2024: 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. Please be kind enough to leave a review if you find this resource useful.

This lesson examines the Nazi use of propaganda and censorship and asks why it was so important to the Nazi regime. 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 takes a fascinating look into the radical cultural changes in Weimar Germany. The lessons aims are: To know what the main changes were. To know specific terms and people linked to the changes. To explain why the changes happened. To detail the impact of these changes in Germany. 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.

Packed full of 13 festive activities, brain teasers and quizzes ready for Christmas. Suitable for KS2, KS3 and KS4 students. The activity pack includes: Activity 1: Christmas General Knowledge Quiz - 10 questions with answers revealed Activity 2: Historical Christmas Quiz - 8 multiple choice questions with answers Activity 3: Musical Christmas Quiz - 9 questions with answers Activity 4: Geographical Christmas Match Up - 10 questions with answers and printable worksheet Activity 5: 2024 Picture Quiz - Guess Who with answers Activity 6: Christmas Food and Drink Multiple Choice Quiz with answers Activity 7: Christmas Gifts - Students match up the years to the most popular gift of the time Activity 8: Christmas at the Movies Quiz with answers Activity 9: Christmas Picture-Grams with answers Activity 10: Christmas Cryptic Treats quiz with answers Activity 11: Christmas TV and Film Quiz - 10 questions with answers Activity 12: Christmas Emoji Quiz - Each set of emojis make a famous Christmas song, with answers Activity 13: Christmas Crossword (printable) with answers All answers are included along with a range of printable resources where stated in the description above. Please note that great care has been taken to ensure all images are in the public domain and have been attributed where needed in the notes section of each slide. If you feel any errors have been made please contact raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance.

This is a single sheet revision resource, that when enlarged to A3, will provide your students with an overall view of every topic they need to revise for the main part of Crime and Punishment in a clearly organised format. I have used this with my lower ability students who like the idea that they can begin their revision using this sheet as their starting point. Please make sure you understand that this is a single sheet resource that hopefully you can preview here. Hopefully you can appreciate the amount of time that was spent producing this resource, hence the price I am asking. Hopefully this will be a resource that can last many years. I also have similar sheets for Nazi Germany, Elizabeth and the American West.

The main focus of the lesson is the role and contributions of women to Britain’s war effort during World War One. Students will examine both the positive and negative experiences of women during the war, be able to describe the various roles that women took on and then carry out their own research into the topic. 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 enter warm up – Discussion about the statement, ‘Most of the History we learn in school is about men’. Slide 4: Starter Task 1: Women in Propaganda during the First World War. Slide 5: Starter Task 2: Gender roles in 1914 Slide 6-7: Activity 1: Data analysis (including printable worksheet) about the employment figures of women in work between 1914-1919. Slide 8-9: Activity 2: The experiences of women in the war – students read statements and mark if they show a positive or negative experience of war. Side 10-17: Image based background information about the role of women during the First World War. Slide 18-20: Activity 3 – A guided research task. Links are given to useful websites as well as useful documentary clips. Students are given a number of areas they can research. Slide 21: Useful websites for the research and further reading Slide 22: Useful short documentary clips Slide 13: Challenge Tasks I would be 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.

This lesson provides an excellent introduction to the reign of King James I in England following the death of Elizabeth I. -The lesson helps students explain why James VI of Scotland was chosen as the successor to Elizabeth I. -Students are then given a range of sources and historical interpretations to form their own opinions about the strengths and weaknesses of King James I. -Finally, students will use a fact sheet about James I to help them understand the growing tensions in England between the king and his parliament and religion. The 14-slide lesson contains a variety of discussion tasks, activities, printable resources, starters and learning reviews as well as engaging background information about King James I. Please be kind enough to leave a review of this lesson if you have found it effective. Thank you. 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. Thank you.

**This lesson allows students to learn about the main reasons for the growing tension between England and Spain during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King Philip II and why this led Spain to invade England in 1588. ** -Students will be able to describe the arguments and issues both sides had with each other and then explain in more depth why these arguments finally led to the Spanish sending the Armada to invade England in 1588. -Students will have the opportunity to evaluate which factor led to the most tension between each country and as an outcome, students will be guided through a piece of historical writing about the causes of the Spanish Armada. This resource contains: 1 x main lesson PowerPoint 1 x A4 differentiated writing frame 1 x BONUS Francis Drake Research/Homework 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. Thank you.

**This lesson examines how Henry Tudor came to power and the methods he used to maintain his power and control over England and Wales between 1485-1509. ** All of the resources for the teaching of the lesson are included in this pack: 1 x Power Point which provides fun and engaging activities such as a starter task, background information, problem solving activity/quiz, main task outline, challenge questions and learning review 1 x A4 Worksheet to help students structure their work for the lesson 1 x Information sheet about Henry Tudor. 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.

**In this lesson, students will be able to examine the main events which led to King Henry VIII’s Break from Rome. The lesson will cover Henry’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon, why he wanted a divorce from Catherine and the reasons why Henry fell out with the Roman Catholic Church to form his own Church of England. ** The lesson includes a range of activities such as a timeline task, word sort and source analysis and printable student worksheets are included throughout. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide – Why did Henry VIII Break Away from the Roman Catholic Church? Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims Slide 3: Lesson Warm Up – Marriage and Divorce in the modern era discussion. Slide 4-5: Starter Task: Source analysis about the relationship and marriage between Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon in the early years. Printable student handout also included. Slide 6-7: Activity 1: Reading – Students will be given a fun and informative fact sheet about the events of the Break from Rome. Slide 8: Activity 2: Timeline of the Break from Rome instructions. Slide 9-11: Activity 3: Key term match up with answers given and printable handout included. Side 12: Activity 4: Explaining the facts question sheet aimed at higher ability students to challenge their understanding. Slide 13-14: Activity 5: Crossword with answers and printable handout. Slide 15-16: Learning Review – Order the main events of the Break from Rome – answers provided. I would be 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.

In this lesson, students take a fascinating look into the way conscientious objectors were treated during the First World War. Students will find out why some men became conscientious objectors, what the public attitude was to conchies and finally examine four case studies to decide how they would punish the conscientious objectors from the past. 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 enter warm up – War has been declared – would you volunteer? A selection of discussion questions linked to this modern day scenario. Slide 4: Starter Task 1: Data analysis – students have to interpret a graph which shows the decline in volunteer recruits by the end of 1915. Slide 5: Starter Task 2: Discussion and background information – why do you think there was a drop in recruitment by 1915? Slide 6: Background information about the Military Services Act, 1916 Slide 7: Background information and match up activity – who were the different types of conscientious objectors? Side 8: Background information about the different types of CO. Slide 9: Source based activity based on the public attitudes towards COs. Slide 10-11: The treatment and punishments given to conscientious objectors. Slide 12-14: ‘Conchie Tribunal’ activity with two printable sheets Slide 15: Useful clips Slide 16: Challenge Tasks and Questions Slide 17-18: Learning Review Quiz – with answers revealed I would be 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.