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 resource pack includes a wide range of revision activities on A4 which can be used by students in the classroom or at home. **
The revision pack includes the following activities:
Activity 1: A blank timeline covering all of the main eras in the study which students can add key dates to
Activity 2: Medicine key individuals match up activity
Activity 3: Key Individual significance sheet
Activity 4: Cause, treatment or Prevention sort task
Activity 5: Medieval Glossary fill in sheets (x2)
Activity 6: Early Modern Glossary fill in sheet
Activity 7: 18th and 19th century Glossary fill in sheets (x2)
Activity 8: Modern Medicine Glossary fill in sheets (x2)
Activity 9: Statistics multiple choice quiz
Activity 10: Similarity and Different practice sheet
Activity 11: What’s the Question Activity
Activity 12: ‘Use your brain to explain’ 12 mark practice sheet
Activity 13: Chronology of key developments activity
Activity 14: Medieval Medicine Quiz
Activity 15: Early Modern Medicine Quiz
Activity 16: Industrial Britain Medicine Quiz
Activity 17: Modern Britain Medicine Quiz
Activity 18: When did the development happen tick sheet
It has been specifically designed for GCSE History Edexcel but can equally be used for OCR and AQA
Where possible, answers have been provided either in the notes section of each slide or on a duplicated sheet.
This is a 109 page workbook ideal for either revision, student catch up or for classroom use. It covers the whole Crime and Punishment Paper 1 Unit for the Thematic Study.
The workbook contains:
Useful key term glossary
Useful Crime & Punishment timeline
Fact Sheets for each lesson/topic area
2-3 question sheets for each lesson/topic area
Example Exam Questions throughout
This lessons is the case study for Unit 1 and looks at the Viking city of York. Students focus on why Viking migrants settled in York, how the Vikings used York for trade, the relationship the Vikings had with the Church in York as well as the decline in Viking control.
As always, this lesson contains all the materials, information and resources you will need to teach the lesson and therefore there is no need for any text books.
Slide 1: Title slide - The Viking settlement of York
Slide 2: GCSE Graded lesson outcomes
Slide 3: A recap of Viking migration so far - filling in the missing terms
Slide 4: Answers reveled to the recap activity
Slide 5: A student copy of the recap task (suitable for photocopying)
Slide 6: The location of York
Slide 7: The location of York
Slide 8: Evidence about the Vikings in York - What can coins tell us?
Slide 9: Evidence about the Vikings in York - Source material analysis
Slide 10: Student worksheet to be used alongside the fact sheet for the lesson
Slide 11: What was the overall impact of the Vikings in England?
Slide 12: 12 mark example exam questions based on York and the Viking migration
Slide 13-14: Match up the Viking key term to the meaning
Slide 15: Lesson Fact sheets
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 impact and contributions made by migrants in Medieval England. Students at first learn about the many different contributions which were made before analysing and evaluating their impact.
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This lesson includes the following:
Slide 1: Title Slide - To examine the Impact of Migrants on Medieval England
Slide 2: GCSE Graded outcomes for the lesson
Slide 3: Previous Lesson Recap - Who am I?
Slide 4: Previous Lesson Recap - Answers
Slide 5: Outline of the lesson looking at the term ‘impact’
Slide 6: Starter Activity
Slide 7: Two Options for a main learning task
Slide 8: Follow Up Evaluation questions
Slide 9: Example 4 mark exam questions
Slide 10: Example 12 and 16 mark exam questions
Slide 11: Learning Review Crossword
Slide 12: Learning Review Crossword answers
Slide 13: Printable crosswords
Slide 14: Lesson 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.
**This lesson looks at the different experiences of the migrant groups in England during the Medieval period. For example, students study how successfully each migrant group settled into England as well as explain this success/failure. **
Groups which will be focussed on in this lesson are: The Vikings, the Normans, The Jews, the Lombardy families and the migrants from the Low Countries.
Slide 1: Title Slide - To examine the experiences and succes of the migrant groups in Medieval England
Slide 2: GCSE graded outcomes for the lesson
Slide 3: Recap Task 1 - Where did migrant groups come from in the Medieval period?
Slide 4: Why did migrant groups come to England during the Medieval period?
Slide 5: Stater Activity - A series of 4 open ended questions about the issue of migration.
Slide 6: Background information about the experiences of the Viking migrants.
Slide 7: Background information about the experiences of the Norman migrants
Slide 8: Background information about the experiences of Jewish migrants
Slide 9: Background information about the experiences of the families from Lombardy
Slide 10: Background information about the experiences of migrants from the Low Countries
Slide 11: Printable worksheet for students to complete with their fact sheet
Slide 12: Activity table to help students examine and then analyse the success of each migrant group
Slide 13: Example 4 mark exam questions
Slide 14: Example 12 and 16 mark exam questions
Slide 15: Challenge/Debate Questions
Slide 16: Key Term Quiz
Slide 17: Key Term Quiz answers
Slide 18-19 - Lesson Fact Sheets
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 is the first lesson for Unit 2 - Migration in Early Modern England. It takes a look at what society was like and the changes which took place during the Early Modern period. Students use this knowledge of the wider historical context to then explain how these changes would have impacted migration.
As with every lesson in this topic, the resources include a fact sheet to cover all of the information needed. Therefore, no text books are needed.
Side 1: Title slide - To examine the changes in Early Modern Society
Slide 2: GCSE Graded lesson outcomes
Slide 3: A Medieval Migration Recap quiz
Slide 4: An outline of the lesson
Slide 5: Starter Activity 1: Name the monarchs from their portrait
Slide 6: Starter Activity 2: Where in the world mapping activity
Slide 7: Two types of migration - voluntary and forced
Slide 8: An explanation of the main learning task
Slide 9: A printable table to be used with the main learning task
Slide 10: Two 4 mark practice exam questions
Slide 11: Two 12 mark practice exam questions
Slide 12: Challenge Follow Up questions
Slide 13: Useful research questions
Slide 14 - 15: Learning Review - What were the main changes in society?
Slide 17: The lesson 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.
Students will learn about the events such as the Battle of Stamford Bridge which led to the Battle of Hastings by creating their own storyboard/cartoon strip.
Starter: Students infer information about the events from an infographic
Background: Students led through the various events with a series of interactive and entertaining information slides.
**Task: **Students are given a sheet to place the events they have just heard about in the correct chronological order.
Task 2: Students are given a success criteria to help them plan and then create their own storyboard/cartoon strip about the events which led to the Battle of Hastings.
Assessment: Once completed, students self or peer assess their work based on the criteria.
Recap Quiz: Can be used mid way through the task
Challenge Tasks: Which ask the students to evaluate what they have just learned about the events.
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 various claims and motives to the English throne after the death of Edward the Confessor from the likes of Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Harold Godwinson and Edgar Aetherling.
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.
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.
Lesson Summary: An explanation for the reasons why the people of Northumbria revolted against Tostig.
Slide 1: Introduction slide with Learning Aim - To explain the reasons for the uprising against Tostig in Northumbria.
Slide 2: GCSE Graded Learning Aims
Slide 3: Starter Task - Fill in the missing terms from the previous lesson
Slide 4: Starter Task - Answers revealed.
Slide 5: Starter Task - differentiated for students who may need the key terms as prompts.
Slide 6: Starter Task hand out sheet for simply printing off and giving to students.
Slide 7: Who am I quiz - featured in another lesson but worth a recap.
Slide 8: Another Discussion Task
Slide 9: Another Starter Task - scene from Bayeux Tapestry - can the students think about why Tostig and Harold might be fighting?
Slide 10: 5 minute cartoon video clip with focus question.
Slide 11: Background information about the events leading to the rebellion.
Slide 12: Background information.
Slide 13: Background information
Slide 14: Task sheet - students to complete a table which will eventually help them form 3 PEE paragraphs about the causes of the uprising against Tostig.
Slide 15: An example slide for the teacher to form one model paragraph with the students.
Slide 16: A short storyboard covering the events after the uprising and the death of Edward with the Succession Crisis.
Slide 17: Example exam questions including the one linked to slide 14.
Slide 18: Plenary.
Slide 19: Fact sheet 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.
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 focuses on the changes introduced by William to the government. It asks the students to describe these changes before explaining the purpose of them for William’s aim in gaining more wealth, power and control.
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.
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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 questions how far society and the economy changed after 1066. It will also challenge the students to think about short and long term changes as well as positive and negative changes. **
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.
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 looks at a further two attempts at resistance against William from the north along with the involvement of Edgar Aethling. It explores the events of the rebellions and then explains why these rebellions again failed.
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.