In this lesson, students examine the key individuals who opposed Henry’s break with Rome; Elizabeth Barton, John Fisher and Thomas More. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions: How and why did Elizabeth Barton, John Fisher and Thomas More oppose Henry’s religious reforms? What were the consequences for their opposition? Which individual posed the greatest threat to Henry VIII? This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The downloaded lesson includes the following: 1x A4 printable worksheet for students to collect information about Elizabeth Barton, John Fisher and Thomas More. 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Opposition to the Reformation: Elizabeth Barton, John Fisher & Thomas More. Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up Discussion: What methods of political opposition can we use today? Slide 4: As You Enter Warm Up 2: Why was there limited opposition towards Henry VIII’s religious reforms? Slide 5: Starter Task Discussion: Who will pose the greatest threat to Henry VIII? Slide 6: Starter Task 2: Source analysis of a painting of Elizabeth Barton – prompt questions and answers given. Slide 7-8: Background Information: Opposition from Elizabeth Barton Slide 9: Background Information: Opposition from John Fisher Slide 10: Background Information: Opposition from Thomas More Slide 11: Task 1: Note making table Slide 12: Task 2: A series of questions which ask students to evaluate what they have learned about the main opponents. Slide 13: Something Extra? – Students think about what a Utopia would be in the modern world. Slide 14: Follow Up Challenge Tasks. Slide 15: Example Exam Questions Slide 16-17: Learning Review Quiz 1 – Who am I? With answers revealed. Slide 18-19: Learning Review Quiz 2 – Specific knowledge quiz for higher ability students Slide 20: Lesson Fact Sheet 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 as 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.

why Henry VIII decided to ‘Break with Rome’ by the early 1530s. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions relating to Cromwell’s Reforms: Why did the Pope award Henry with the title ‘Defender of the Faith? Why did Henry VIII begin to challenge and oppose the Roman Catholic Church? This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The downloaded lesson includes the following: 3x A4 printable worksheets based on the tasks presented in the main Power Point. 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Explaining Henry VIII’s Break from Rome Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up Discussion: Why might people today change their religion or attitude towards religion? Slide 4: Warm Up II: Analysis of the letters F.D. on British coins and its origin with Henry VIII as Defender of the Faith. Slide 5: Background Information: Henry VIII as Defender of the Faith Slide 6: Background Information: The Reformation in Europe, Martin Luther and the Protestant Church. Slide 7: Starter Task: Spot the differences between the Catholic Church and the Protestant Church – answers included. Slide 8: The main factors explaining Henry’s Break from Rome – Diagram, activity and discussion. Slide 9: Task 1 – Students complete a comparison table between the beliefs and rituals of the Catholic and Protestant Church Slide 10: Task 2 - Key Term Glossary Task Slide 11: Task 3 – Explaining Henry’s opposition to the Roman Catholic Church. Slide 12: Link to the three A4 worksheets also included in the lesson. Slide 13: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 14-15: Learning Review 1 – Catholic or Protestant Activity – answers revealed. Slide 16-17: Learning Review 2 – Fill the missing key terms from the lesson - answers revealed. Slide 18: Example Exam Questions Slide 19 : Lesson Fact Sheet 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 as 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 will be able to fully explain the main reasons which led to the downfall and execution of Henry VIII’s Chief Minister, Thomas Cromwell. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions relating to Cromwell’s Reforms: Why was Thomas Cromwell unpopular by 1540? What was the role of the Duke of Norfolk in Cromwell’s downfall? What was the longer-term impact of Cromwell’s execution? This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The downloaded lesson includes the following: 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Thomas Cromwell’s Fall from Power (1540) Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: ‘Not another Thomas’ – Match up the ‘Tudor Thomas’ to his role. Answers revealed. Slide 4-5: Thomas Cromwell Recap: Students to use their prior knowledge of Thomas Cromwell to fill in the missing words. Answers revealed. Slide 6: Background Information: Who was Thomas Howard, the Duke of Norfolk? Slide 7-9: Task 1: Cromwell V’s Norfolk. Students use the fact files about Thomas Cromwell and the Duke of Norfolk to identify why there was conflict between them. Printouts included Slide 10-11: Task 2: Students explain the main reasons for Cromwell’s downfall using a P.E.E. table. Slide 12: Task 3 – What was the impact of Cromwell’s death? A discussion-based diagram and task. Slide 14-15: Lesson Learning Review – True or False Quiz – with answers Slide 16: Example Exam Questions Slide 17-18: End of Unit/Key Topic Blockbusters Style quiz with full instructions. Fully animated and great fun! Slide 19 : Lesson Fact Sheet 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 as 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.

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.

This lesson examines the main push and pull factors for the migration into the American West including the idea of the Manefest Destiny. All of the lessons for the American West unit contain a variety of learning tasks suitable for all abilities, practice exam questions, engaging individual or group activities as well as the key information needed for the Edexcel Specification. Each lesson features a fact sheet which is intended to be used as a substitute for the text book. Therefore, this lesson contains everything you will need for the lesson. If you have found this lesson effective, please be kind enough to leave a review. 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are also all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0. 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 has a focus on the work of William Harvey and his short term & long term impact on the history of medicine. ** The lesson includes: Clear learning aims and achievements Recap task: Key Term Recap Quiz Starter activity: True or False Blood Facts Background information: Basic facts about Harvey Think & Discuss Slide: What inspired Harvey’s work - using a visual source Task Sheet 1: A differentiate worksheet which can be used as a stand alone resource or a possible homework sheet. Task Sheet 2: A task to complete a fact sheet about William Harvey and the impact of his work. Task Sheet 3: A comprehension style sheet as an alternative task Exam focus: Examples of a 4, 12 and 16 mark exam question Challenge Question: How would Harvey’s work help medicine? Plenary: Form a Fact Task Additional Research: 2 websites which can offer students more detail about the impact of William Harvey. FACT SHEET: Every lesson comes with a fact sheet which can be given to the students as a replacement for a text book. This means you will not need any other resources for the lesson unless you feel you would like to offer more… Please be kind enough to leave a review if you have found this resource effective. 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and cartoon images have been attributed where appropriate and are, to the best of my knowledge, all in the public domain. 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 increased role and responsibility of the British government in methods of disease prevention. It will focus on the development of new vaccines, government laws and healthy lifestyle campaigns. All resources such as worksheets and information sheets are included with this lesson meaning that you will not need any additional resources. 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and cartoon images have been attributed where appropriate and are, to the best of my knowledge, all in the public domain. 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.

In this lesson, students will investigate the main reforms (changes) that Thomas Cromwell introduced to Henry VIII’s government between 1533-1540. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions relating to Cromwell’s Reforms: What problems did Cromwell identify in government? What reforms did Cromwell introduce to government? What impact did Cromwell’s reforms have? This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet based on the GCSE Edexcel specification as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The downloaded lesson includes the following: 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Thomas Cromwell’s Reforms to Henry VIII’s government 1533-1540 Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: What are the main roles of parliament today? (With answers provided) Slide 4-5: Recap Quiz: Students recap their knowledge of Thomas Cromwell so far. Multiple choice with answers given. Slide 6: Starter Activity 1: Explain the problems Slide 7-8: Starter Activity 2: Key term match up – all of the terms are essential to understand Cromwell’s reforms. Slide 9: Background information – An overview and outline of Cromwell’s reforms Slide 10-11: Task 1 – Students use a table to break down the reforms, and their impact. Slide 12: Task 2 – An activity based on the impact of Cromwell’s reforms. Slide 13: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 14: Example Exam Questions Slide 15: Learning Review 1: What’s the question quiz Slide 16: Learning Review 2: Cromwell’s Consequences Activity Slide 17: Lesson Fact Sheet 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 as 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 will investigate the brief marriage and relationship between Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions relating to Cromwell’s Reforms: Why did Henry VIII marry Anne of Cleves in 1540? Why was the marriage between Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves annulled? Why was their marriage significant for Henry VIII? This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet based on the GCSE Edexcel specification as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The downloaded lesson includes the following: 2x A4 worksheets 3x A4 Wives of Henry VIII worksheets 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – The Significance of Henry VIII’s Marriage to Anne of Cleves. Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: What do you know about Henry VIII’s previous three marriages? Slide 4-8: Starter Task: A multiple-choice problem-solving activity to pick the most suitable wife for Henry. Slide 9: Source Analysis: Students analyse a contemporary source which describes Anne of Cleves. Questions included. Slide 10-11: Background Information: Key information about the location of Cleves and the significance of Hans Holbein the Younger’s portrait of Anne of Cleves. Slide 12: Task 1: An overview of the two worksheets students need to complete. Slide 10-11: Task 1 – Students use a table to break down the reforms, and their impact. Slide 13-14: Task 2 – An activity based on the significance of Henry’s marriage with Anne of Cleves – answers given. Slide 15: Bonus Timeline Activity Slide 16: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 17: Example Exam Questions Slide 18-19: Learning Review 1: Match the reasons activity – answers provided. Slide 20-21: Learning Review 2: Quiz with answers provided. Slide 22: Lesson Fact Sheet Slide 23: Original map of Europe if required for editing purposes. 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 as 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 is a direct follow on from the previous lesson about Pasteur’s Germ Theory and covers Koch’s identification of microbes as well as the importance of the methods he used. The lesson includes: Clear learning aims and achievements Recap task: Fill in the missing term to recap the knowledge of Pasteur Starter activity: A source analysis showing Koch as St. George. Task Sheet 1: A task sheet which can easily be adapted for students to use with their text books or on the sheet itself. Extension Task Sheet: A series of 5 interesting and optional questions or tasks to complete. Exam focus: Example GCSE questions linked to the lesson and unit Plenary: Finish the sentence discussion. FACT SHEET: Every lesson comes with a fact sheet which can be given to the students as a replacement for a text book. This means you will not need any other resources for the lesson unless you feel you would like to offer more… Please be kind enough to leave a review if you have found this resource effective. 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and cartoon images have been attributed where appropriate and are, to the best of my knowledge, all in the public domain. 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 gives the students an opportunity to explore the knowledge and skills needed for the American West Unit. All of the lessons for the American West unit contain a variety of learning tasks suitable for all abilities, practice exam questions, engaging individual or group activities as well as the key information needed for the Edexcel Specification. Each lesson features a fact sheet which is intended to be used as a substitute for the text book. Therefore, this lesson contains everything you will need for the lesson. If you have found this lesson effective, please be kind enough to leave a review. 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are also all creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/. 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 has a focus on King Philip II’s invasion plans as well as the reasons for the use of the Spanish Armada against England. All of the lessons for the Early Elizabethan England unit contain a variety of learning tasks suitable for all abilities, practice exam questions, engaging individual or group activities as well as the key information needed for the Edexcel Specification. Each lesson features a fact sheet which is intended to be used as a substitute for the text book. Therefore, this lesson contains everything you will need for the lesson. If you have found this lesson effective, please be kind enough to leave a review. 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are also all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0. 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 allows students to describe the features of Elizabethan sports, pastimes and the theatre. There is also an emphasis on the differences between rich and poor, male and female sports and pastimes with a range of activities available. All of the lessons for the Early Elizabethan England unit contain a variety of learning tasks suitable for all abilities, practice exam questions, engaging individual or group activities as well as the key information needed for the Edexcel Specification. Each lesson features a fact sheet which is intended to be used as a substitute for the text book. Therefore, this lesson contains everything you will need for the lesson. If you have found this lesson effective, please be kind enough to leave a review. 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are also all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0. 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 examines the journeys taken by the Mormons and the Donner Party in the 1840s with their reasons for success or failure. All of the lessons for the American West unit contain a variety of learning tasks suitable for all abilities, practice exam questions, engaging individual or group activities as well as the key information needed for the Edexcel Specification. Each lesson features a fact sheet which is intended to be used as a substitute for the text book. Therefore, this lesson contains everything you will need for the lesson. If you have found this lesson effective, please be kind enough to leave a review. 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are also all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0. 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 examines the role that religion played in aspects of Crime and Punishment in Medieval England. The lesson includes all the factual information as well as all of the resources you will need for teaching this lesson. There is no need for any additional text books. Slide 1: Title slide - To examine the role and influence of the Church on Medieval Crime and Punishment Slide 2: Starter Task - match the pictures the the facts you already know about the power of the church Slide 3: Background - The power of religion in Medieval England Slide 4: The kings’ conflict with the Church Slide 5-6: Background information about religion in Medieval England Slide 7: Outline of the task sheets Slide 8: Bigger view of task 1 for use on the board Slide 9: Useful clios - links to BBc Bitesize Slide 10-12: Practice Exam question (12 marker) with example outline and sentence starters Slide 13: Lesson Recap Slide 14: What causes change slide Slide 15: Lesson Fact Sheet 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.

This lesson outlines the development of the smallpox vaccination from the use of inoculation to Edward Jenner’s use of a vaccination. Students also explain the reaction to Jenner’s work as well as the impact it had. 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and cartoon images have been attributed where appropriate and are, to the best of my knowledge, all in the public domain. 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 can be specifically used for Edexcel GCSE History (1-9) British Depth Study – Henry VIII & his Ministers OR it can be easily adapted to teach students about how Thomas Cromwell was able to cleverly secure an annulment from Catherine of Aragon. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions relating to Cromwell: Why did Henry VIII want to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon? How did Thomas Cromwell secure the annulment? How did securing the annulment further Cromwell’s career in Henry’s government? This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet based on the GCSE Edexcel specification as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The downloaded lesson includes the following: 2x A4 printable worksheets for students to write on 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – How did Cromwell secure Henry’s divorce from Catherine of Aragon? Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: Which statement best describes religion in England at the start of Henry’s reign? Answer given with challenge question to follow. Slide 4: Learning Recap 1: Students use images to help them recap why Henry VIII wanted to annul his marriage with Catherine of Aragon. Slide 5-6: Learning Recap 2: Students aim to recap the role of 6 key individuals to help explain why the annulment to Catherine had failed by 1529. Slide 7: Starter Task: A problem solving discussion task. You can then return to this at the end of the lesson. Slide 8: Task – Students to be given two sided A4 worksheet (also included in the resource) Slide 9: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 10: Example Exam Questions Slide 11-12: Learning Review Quiz – with answers revealed Slide 13: Lesson Fact Sheet 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 as 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 can be specifically used for Edexcel GCSE History (1-9) British Depth Study – Henry VIII & his Ministers OR it can be easily adapted to teach students about the early life and career of Thomas Cromwell and explain his rise to power in Henry VIII’s government. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions relating to Cromwell’s rise to power: What happened in Thomas Cromwell’s early life and career? How did these events cause his rise to power as Henry VIII’s Chief Minister by 1533? This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet based on the GCSE Edexcel specification as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The downloaded lesson includes the following: 1x A4 printable worksheet/timeline 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Thomas Cromwell’s Rise to Power Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: What kind of person is Henry VIII looking for as his Chief Minister? Slide 4-6: Learning Recap 1: Filling in the missing words task to help students recap their learning about Thomas Wolsey. Printable worksheet included. Slide 7: Starter Task: Students read and analyse a historical interpretation of Thomas Cromwell to help them learn about his skills. Slide 8: Starter Task: A printable sheet for the starter task which includes two historical interpretations of Thomas Cromwell. Slide 9: Starter Task 2: Analysis of a portrait of Thomas Cromwell Slide 10-11: Background Information: An overview of Thomas Cromwell’s early life and a map of his travels across Europe. Slide 12: Task 1 – Students to complete a timeline of the main events in Cromwell’s early life/career. Slide 13-14: Task 2: How would Cromwell’s achievements help his rise to power in Henry’s government? A table filling in exercise with model answers. Side 15: Optional creative historical writing task Slide 16: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 17: Example Exam Questions Slide 18-19: Learning Review 1 – Put the events of Cromwell’s life in the correct order – answers given. Slide 20: Learning Review 2 – Explain 4-5 reasons for Cromwell’s rise to power before 1533. Slide 21: Lesson Fact Sheet 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 as 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 can be specifically used for Edexcel GCSE History (1-9) British Depth Study – Henry VIII & his Ministers OR it can be easily adapted to teach students about Wolsey’s successes and failures abroad. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions relating to Wolsey’s foreign policy: What were Wolsey’s main foreign policy successes and why? What were Wolsey’s main foreign policy failures and why? Was Wolsey’s foreign policy mainly a success or failure? This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet based on the GCSE Edexcel specification as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The downloaded lesson includes the following: 1x A4 printable worksheet 3x A4 printable timelines of events (various abilities) 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – The successes and failures of Wolsey’s Foreign Policy. Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3-4: As You Enter Warm Up: The Geography of Europe in the 1500s activity – with answers revealed. Slide 5-7: Learning Recap 1: Key term match up activity with printable student worksheet. Slide 8-9: Learning Recap 2: Recapping Wolsey’s foreign policy aims – fill the missing words with answers revealed. Slide 10: Background information: A map outlining the main countries/nations in Europe in 1515 and how they were a threat to England. Slide 11: Starter Task 1: What would you advise Henry to do? – Multiple choice problem solving and discussion task. Slide 12: Source Analysis: Images and questions about the ‘Field of the Cloth of Gold’. Slide 13: Task 1 – Explanation of the timeline activity. Side 14: Task 2 – Wolsey’s successes and failures table Slide 15: Follow Up Challenge Tasks Slide 16: Example exam questions Slide 17-18: Learning Review quiz with answers revealed. Slide 19: Lesson fact sheet linked to the Edexcel specification. Slide 20: Return to the starter task – what did Henry and England do? 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 as 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 will be able to investigate the main reasons for Anne Boleyn’s downfall and her eventual execution in 1536. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions relating to Anne Boleyn: What crimes was Anne Boleyn accused of? How had Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII’s relationship declined by 1536? What were the main reasons for the downfall and execution of Anne Boleyn? This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet based on the GCSE Edexcel specification as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The downloaded lesson includes the following: 1x A4 printable worksheet – Why was Anne Boleyn executed? 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Why was Anne Boleyn executed in 1536? Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: Methods of execution in the 1500s. Slide 4-5: As You Enter Warm Up 2: Students analyse two illustrations of Anne Boleyn’s execution and look out for similarities and differences. Slide 6-7: Learning Recap: Nine questions from the topic so far which link to this lesson. Answers revealed. Slide 8: Background Information: What happened during Anne Boleyn’s final days? Slide 9: Task 1 – Students sort the reasons for Anne Boleyn’s downfall and execution. This links to the additional A4 worksheet. Slide 10-11: Task 2 – The role of key individuals in Anne downfall. A printable worksheet included. Slide 12: Role Play Activity & Instructions Slide 13: Challenge Source Analysis Task Slide 14: Higher Level Challenge Task – How do all the reasons for Anne Boleyn’s execution link to each other? Slide 15: Lesson Follow Up Questions Slide 16: Example exam/assessment questions Slide 17 – 18: Learning Review Quiz – with answers revealed Slide 19: Lesson fact sheet 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 as 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.