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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.

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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.
Medieval Surgeons Apothecaries Physicians Wise Women - GCSE Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Lesson 6
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Medieval Surgeons Apothecaries Physicians Wise Women - GCSE Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Lesson 6

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**This lesson takes a look at the people who were available to treat the sick in Medieval Britain such as surgeons, apothecaries, physicians, wise women. ** The main task gets the students to ‘interview’ each form of treatment and rate aspects such as ‘availability’ and ‘cost’ before the student evaluates the more effective treatment available at that time. Every lesson in this topic includes: Clear learning aims and achievements, a recap task, a starter activity, background information, a variety of tasks to pick from to suite your students, extension and challenge tasks, exam questions, a learning review (plenary) and finally a fact sheet which can be used as a stand alone resource for the lesson or as part of revision/student catch up. 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.
Medieval Beliefs Four Humours & Miasma - GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Lesson 5
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Medieval Beliefs Four Humours & Miasma - GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Lesson 5

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**This lesson has a focus on how the people of Medieval Britain treated and attempted to prevent medical problems linked with the Theory of the Four Humours and Miasma. The lesson includes both supernatural & religious treatments as well as the more rational treatments of the time.** The lesson includes a recap from previous learning, choice of starter task, background information about the wider historical context, a set of learning tasks which are differentiated for higher and lower ability, extention task/s, a focus on the exam questions, a review (plenary) and finally two fact sheets which can be used as a replacement for any 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.
GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Medieval Beliefs about Illness - Lesson 4
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GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Medieval Beliefs about Illness - Lesson 4

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This lesson looks encourages the students to explain the ideas they have been taught about WHY there was a lack of progress in the ideas about how disease was caused in the Medieval period 1250-1500. Students are provided with an outline of the reasons and helpful information about how to structure a 12 mark answer based on this question. The lesson includes a recap from previous learning, a focussed starter task, background information about the wider historical context, a set of learning tasks which are differentiated for higher and lower ability, extention task/s, a focus on the exam with a 12 mark question, a review (plenary) and finally a fact sheet which can be used as a replacement for any 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.
Four Humour Opposites Miasma Galen - GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Lesson 3
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Four Humour Opposites Miasma Galen - GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Lesson 3

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**This lesson has a focus on the key individuals of Hippocrates and Galen with their influential theories of the Four Humours, the Theory of Opposites and belief in Miasma. ** The lesson includes a recap from previous learning, a focused starter task, background information about the wider historical context, a set of learning tasks which are differentiated for higher and lower ability, extention task/s, a focus on the exam with a 4 mark question, a review (plenary) and finally a fact sheet which can be used as a replacement for any 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.
Early Elizabethan England - Edexcel GCSE History - KEY TOPIC 1 BUNDLE
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Early Elizabethan England - Edexcel GCSE History - KEY TOPIC 1 BUNDLE

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This bundle contains 9 fully updated and re-vamped teaching resources for the first GCSE unit for Early Elizabethan England. All tasks, exam questions and knowledge are based on the most recent specification amendments ready for 2025/26. The lessons are as follows: Lesson 1: Elizabethan Society & Government Lesson 2: Legitimacy, gender & marriage Lesson 3: Challenges from Home and Abroad Lesson 4: Religious Divisions Lesson 5: The Religious Settlement Lesson 6: The Role of the Church Lesson 7: The Puritan Challenge to the Religious Settlement Lesson 8: The Catholic Challenges to the Religious Settlement Lesson 9: Mary, Queen of Scots
GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Medieval Supernatural & Religious Beliefs - Lesson 2
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GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Medieval Supernatural & Religious Beliefs - Lesson 2

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This lesson looks at the influence of religion and the supernatural on people’s explanations for the cause of illness and disease in the later Medieval period. The lesson includes a recap from previous learning, a focussed starter task, background information about the wider historical context, a set of learning tasks which are differentiated for higher and lower ability, extention task/s, a focus on the exam with a 12 mark question, a review (plenary) and finally a fact sheet which can be used as a replacement for any 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.
GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Overview of skills and knowledge - Lesson 1
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GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Overview of skills and knowledge - Lesson 1

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**This lesson is to be used as a first lesson introduction to the GCSE History topic, Medicine Through Time. Students will gain an understanding of the exam format, question types and topics. ** There are a choice of tasks relating to the key terms, key periods of history and key causes that will be used throughout the lessons. To take into account copyright, 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.
GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Unit 3 - 10 lesson bundle
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GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Unit 3 - 10 lesson bundle

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This discounted bundle contains all the lessons and information needed for the teaching of the final unit for Anglo-Saxon and Norman England. The bundle includes the following: Lesson 21 - Feudal System Lesson 22 - Importance of the Church Lesson 23 - Archbishops Stigand and Lanfranc Lesson 24 - The Extent of Social and Economic Change Lesson 25 - Norman Government Changes Lesson 26 - Norman Law and Order Lesson 27 - The Significance of the Domesday Book Lesson 28 - Culture and Language of the Aristocracy Lesson 29 - Bishop Odo Lesson 30 - William’s Personality and Robert of Normandy
GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England:  Fact Sheets Revision Home Learning
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GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Fact Sheets Revision Home Learning

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These are the 36 fact sheets that accompany my lessons for the Edexcel GCSE History unit Anglo-Saxon and Norman England. Each includes a clear list of key terms and clearly presented information in line with the Edexcel specification. Each fact sheet can be used as an easy, printable version of the text book or as a revision resource. Please be kind enough to leave a review if you find these fact sheets useful. 2023 UPDATE: Please note that all images used in the production of these resources are from the public domain and are Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise stated in the notes below each slide. If you feel any errors have been made please email me in the first instance.
William I Personality & Robert - Anglo-Saxon Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 30
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William I Personality & Robert - Anglo-Saxon Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 30

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**This lesson has a focus on the personality and qualities of William as both an invader and king. It also covers William’s relationship with his son, Robert Curthose. 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 a fact sheet 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.
Bishop Odo - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 29
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Bishop Odo - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 29

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This lesson has a clear focus on the career and significance of Bishop Odo from the Battle of Hastings through the Norman Conquest. Students will have all the facts and dates available for them to track whether he was a help or hindrance to William throughout these years. 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, extension questions, differentiation for higher ability students and a fact sheet 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.
Norman Aristocracy Culture Change - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 28)
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Norman Aristocracy Culture Change - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 28)

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**This lesson covers the cultural and linguistic changes introduced by the Norman aristocracy after 1066 with a focus on detailed facts. ** 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, extension questions, 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. 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.
Domesday Book - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 27
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Domesday Book - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 27

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This lesson looks at what the Domesday Book was, why William ordered it and what its significance was. There is a particular focus on categorising explanations with the terms: military, financial, legal and political. The lesson includes: Clear learning aim with learning outcomes linked to GCSE grades, a recap from previous learning, an engaging starter task, a choice of tasks for all levels and learning styles, printable worksheets, clearly written instructions in the notes section of each slide, exam practice 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. 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.
Norman Law & Order Forest Laws - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 26
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Norman Law & Order Forest Laws - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 26

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This lesson cover the changes introduced by William to law and order. There is a focos on the Forest Laws and the role of the sheriff as well as other changes introduced by the Normans. 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. 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.
Centralised Norman Government - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 25
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Centralised Norman Government - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 25

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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. 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.
Norman Society & Economy - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 24
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Norman Society & Economy - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 24

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**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.
GCSE History Edexcel: Early Elizabethan England UNIT 3 Bundle
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GCSE History Edexcel: Early Elizabethan England UNIT 3 Bundle

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This bundle contains the following lessons intended for the teaching of Early Elizabethan England Key Topic 3: Lesson 18: Education in Early Elizabethan England. Lesson 19: Elizabethan Sports, pastimes and theatre Lesson 20: The causes of poverty in Elizabethan England. Lesson 21: Changing Attitudes & Policies towards poverty Lesson 22: The causes of the increase in exploration. Lesson 23: Francis Drake’s circumnavigation of the world. Lesson 24: Walter Raleigh’s failed colonisation of Virginia.
GCSE History Edexcel - Early Elizabethan England UNIT 2 Bundle
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GCSE History Edexcel - Early Elizabethan England UNIT 2 Bundle

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This bundle includes the following lessons designed for Key Topic/Unit 2 of Early Elizabethan England GCSE History: Lesson 10: The Revolt of the Northern Earls Lesson 11: The Ridolfi, Throckmorton and Babington Plots Lesson 12: The role of Francis Walsingham Lesson 13: Why Mary, Queen of Scots was Executed Lesson 14 Increasing tension between Spain and England Lesson 15: Robert Dudley in the Netherlands and the actions of Francis Drake Lesson 16: Philip’s invasion plans and causes of the Spanish Armada Lesson 17: The reasons for the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
Elizabethan Education - Early Elizabethan England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 19
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Elizabethan Education - Early Elizabethan England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 19

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NEW 2025/6 SPEC: Students examine Elizabethan Education in Dame Schools, Petty Schools, Grammar Schools, Apprenticeships and education at home for the nobility. They also explain the reasons why education became more important in Elizabethan England. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) 1 x Main 18 slide Power Point Lesson The main lesson includes: Slide 1 - Title slide Slide 2 - An outline of Elizabethan Society Slide 3-4: As you enter activity - alphabet of modern school subjects Slide 5: Class clips with questions Slide 6-7: Starter Task - Education key word match up with answers and printable sheets Slide 8: Starter Task 2 - Picture source analysis Slide 9: Background information about Elizabethan Education Slide 10-11: Elizabethan education worksheet Slide 12: Elizabethan schools and home education printable worksheet Slide 13: Explaining the increased importance of education in Elizabethan England. Slide 14-16: Sample exam questions Slide 17-18: 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.
Lanfranc & Stigand Normanisation - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 23
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Lanfranc & Stigand Normanisation - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 23

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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. 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. **