This lesson examines the case study of the Great Plague and has a focus on a comparison between the events of 1665 with the Black Death. The lesson includes: Clear learning aims and achievements Recap task: A recap of the 1348 Black Death quiz and sorting activity Starter activity: Sources about the Great Plague. One is an inference and the other a text taken from the National archives about the rules given out by Charles II. Background information: Baic facts about the Great Plague. Learning Task: A range of activities for all abilities including optional extension tasks. Exam focus: Examples of exam questions and an example answer of the 4 marker similarity and difference question. Challenge Question: Students to think about the similarities with the recent Covid-19 epidemic. Plenary: Students to discuss which aspects changed the most and why. FACT SHEETS: 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 factual knowledge needed about the main battles fought by the British on the Western Front. Plenty of background knowledge as well as two ‘usefulness’ practice questions. All the resources are provided including printable worksheets and a fact sheet which can be used in place of the text book. Please be kind enough to leave a review if you found this lesson useful. 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 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.

In this 23 slide lesson, students will investigate the many developments made in medicine as a result of the First World War. Foor instance, students will study shell shock, the methods used to treat infection, X-rays, the treatment of broken bones, developments in blood transfusions and plastic surgery. 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 tasks. Slide 4-6: Starter Task – Medical vocabulary task with printable sheets and answers. Slide 7: Background information & discussion task about the problems of treating soldiers on the Western Front. Slide 8-9: Activity 1: How does war help progress in medicine? Fill in exercise with answers revealed. Slide 10: Lesson fact sheet covering all aspects of medical progress and developments. Side 11-16: Image based background information about each development – ideal to use when reading through the fact sheet. Slide 17: Activity 2: Printable lesson worksheet Slide 18: Activity 3: Extended writing task Slide 19: Useful clips about medicine in the First World War Slide 20: Challenge Tasks Slide 21-23: Learning Review Crossword with printable crosswords and 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.

Level: GCSE History Exam Board: Edexcel 1-9 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.

This lesson explains the reasons and consequences of the Normanisation of the Church and particularly focusses on the roles of Archbishops Stigand and Lanfranc. 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 a 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.

In this 26 slide lesson, students will student nine of the main weapons used during the First World War: rifles, artillery, machine guns, grenades, cavalry, flamethrowers, tanks, aircraft and gas. Students will be able to describe the features of each weapon before comparing and evaluating the effectiveness of the weapons. 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 activity – ‘Odd One Out’. Slide 4: Background knowledge about the Wider Historical Context Slide 5: Starter Task – Weapons True or False Slide 6: Links to 7 useful clips about the weapons of the First World War. Slide 7: Starter Task 2: Problem Solving Puzzle linked to the production of the Brodie Helmet. Side 8: Fact Sheet (printable) about the weapons of the First World War. Slide 9-18: Image based background knowledge about each weapon featured in the fact sheet. Slide 19-20: Activity 1 - Instructions about how to complete the table with an A4 printable table included. Slide 21-22 Activity 2 – Key Term Fill with answers revealed Slide 23: Printable worksheet Slide 24: Challenge Questions about the impact of the weapons Slide 25-26: Learning Review – Match the statistics to the facts 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.

In this lesson, students will learn about the location of the Western Front and be able to identify and explain the various features of a First World War trench. 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. Slide 4: Starter Task 1: What can students infer (learn) about a trench from the photograph? Slide 5: Starter Task 2: What can students infer (learn) about a trench from the photograph and how is it different from the image in the previous slide? Slide 6-8: Image led background information about the location of the Western Front. Slide 9: Image led background information about the trench system from a bird’s eye view. Side 10: A fully labelled and clear diagram showing the cross section of a typical trench. Slide 11-12: Activity 1: Creating a diagram on a First World War trench – printable student worksheet included. Slide 13: Activity 2: The purpose of a trench Slide 14: Activity 3: Explaining the importance of a trench – writing frame included. Slide 15: Follow up challenge questions Slide 16-17: Learning Review 1 with answers revealed Slide 18-19: Learning Review 2 with answers revealed Slide 20: Bonus fact sheet covering all the information from the lesson. 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 fully understand the M.A.I.N. long-term causes of the First World War – Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism. Students will be first introduced to these key terms and then use them to explain the tensions which existed in Europe by 1914. 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 – what causes war? Slide 4: As you come in warmup activity 2 – Why do people argue? Slide 5: Starter Task 1: Why is it important to learn about the causes of the First World War – suggestions then given. Slide 6: Starter Task 2: Political cartoon analysis with prompt questions provided. Slide 7: Background information about Europe in 1914 Side 8: Background information explaining the term long-term causes. Slide 9: An overview of the M.A.I.N. reasons and discussion task. Slide 10-13: Background information about militarism, alliances, imperialism and nationalism. Slide 14-15: Activity 1: Student diagram to help make notes and explain the MAIN causes. Printable resource included. Slide 16-17: Activity 2: Source based activity based on three cartoons of Europe in 1914. Slide 18: A student fact sheet for the lesson – printable Slide 19: Follow Up Challenge Tasks Slide 20: Learning Review 1 Slides 21-23: Learning Review 2 with printable handout 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 examines the changing definitions of crime: smuggling, poaching, highway robbery and witchcraft Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Recap your crime knowledge - match the fact to the crime Slide 3-4: Starter Task - Connect the events of 1700 with the events of 1900 to gain an idea of the changes that occured in this time. Slide 5: Student print friendly version of the starter task Slide 6-7: Background information about the time period and the crimes Slide 7: Two useful clips with links included in notes and hyperlinked Slide 8: Activity option 1 - a table for students to complete about the changing nature of the crimes using the fact sheet Slide 9: An outline of Activity option 2 based on the worksheets provided with the lesson. Slide 10-15: Example practice exam questions with sentence starters included Slide 16-17: Plenary - Match the specific fact to the crime - answers revealed Slide 18: Lesson Fact Sheet Also included: A set of 3 A4 worksheets based on the changing nature of the crimes 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.

Slide 1: Title slide: To examine the Bloody Code and other punishments of Early Modern England Slide 2: A recap quiz asking students to match a fact about Early Modern Law Enforecement methods to the matching role. Slide 3: Answers revealed to the recap Slide 4: Source analysis. A chart showing the decline in the crime rate between 1500-1700. Students asked to infer from this then question its usefulness. Slide 5: Useful short clips covering the bloody code and punishments of this time. Slide 6: An outline of the main purposes of punishments Slide 7: Activity: students use the images to demonstrate their knowledge of Medieval punishments Slide 8-9: Background information about the Bloody Code Slide 10: Background information about prisons Slide 11: Background information about Houses of Correction Slide 12L Background information about transportation Slide 13-14: Task sheet with instructions given Slide 15: Challenge questions linked to a 16 mark question format Slide 16: Lesson Fact Sheet Slide 17: What causes change slide Slide 18: A 4 mark question example Slide 19: A 12 mark question example Slide 20: A 16 mark example 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 timeline is a one page resource which gives students a great visual guide to the main events in Elizabethan England between 1558-1588. The resource can be used as a book insert, classroom display poster or revision resource. The timeline has been clearly organised into the main political, economuc, religious and foreign themes of Early Elizabethan England. You will receieve: 1 x full colour display version of the timeline 1 x black and white version which students can colour code and key themselves 1 x Pdf file of both of the above versions. Please be kind enough to leave a review if you find this resource useful.

In this lesson, students will be able to understand and explain the many and varies reasons why so many men voluntarily enlisted in into the British army at the start of the First World War. For example, students will learn about aspects such as propaganda, censorship, patriotism, the role of the British government, the formation of Pals Battalions, the White Feather Campaign and more. 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 – Why might young people today want to join the armed forces? Slide 4: Previous Learning Recap – order the events Slide 5: Previous Learning Recap – multiple choice quiz Slide 6: Starter Task – Activity and discussion based on persuasion techniques. Slide 7: Background information about the start of the First World War. Side 8: Background information about the role of the British government, propaganda and censorship. Slide 9: Background information about the creation of the Pals Battalions. Slide 10: Useful Clips – three links to video clips covering topics from the lesson. Slide 11-15: Activity 1: Using first-hand accounts (sources) to understand why men enlisted in 1914. Includes a practice source to do as a class and a printable table for students to record their ideas. Slide 16-17: Activity 2: ‘Meet Wilf’ – A focus on the life of one recruit and his life in 1914. Why would Wilf want to enlist? Slide 18: Activity 3: Why did men enlist diagram and instructions. Slide 19: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 20: Extended writing opportunities Slide 21: Learning Review Picture Quiz 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.

In this lesson, students will be able to learn about the creation of the two military alliances in Europe by 1914. Students will understand why the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente were formed, the theory behind the military alliances acting as a deterrent and finally the idea behind the domino effect. Students will also consider the geographical and strategic impact of the alliances. 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 – what causes war? Slide 4: Starter Task: What is an alliance and why might countries form an alliance? Slide 5: Image/map led background information about Europe by 1914. Slide 6-7: Image/map led background information about the creation of the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente. Slide 8-9: Activity 1: Creating a map of the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente. Printable maps included. Side 10: Learning Pit-Stop – The Domino Theory. Slide 11: Activity 2: The geographical and strategic impact of the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente. Slide 12: Follow up challenge questions Slide 13-15: Learning Review 1: Filling in the missing terms, with printable resources included. Slide 16: Learning Review 2 activity Slide 17: A copy of the map used which can be edited 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 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. 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.

In this lesson, students learn the specific features of Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement. 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.

2021 Updated Lesson This lesson has a focus on the growing religious and political tension between Spain and England in the Netherlands. 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 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. Please be kind enough to leave a review if you have found this lesson useful. 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 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.