This lesson covers the importance of the Church in Norman society as well as the importance it had to William as a means to help him control England. The lesson includes: Clear learning aims 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 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. 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 aims to explain the workings of the Feudal System, the roles in a feudal society and the benefits it gave William as king. ** 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.

This lesson completes the second unit of Anglo-Saxon and Norman England and asks the students to evaluate the main reasons why William was able to maintain his power. The lesson includes: Clear learning aims and outcomes linked to GCSE Grades Discuss and diagram about how William has kept control A focus task on a 16 mark question A printable explanation worksheet to encourage students how to explain the reasons An interactive printable worksheet where students can evaluate each reason A fact sheet so you will not need the use of other books Plenary to recap previous learning from this unit. 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 likely to cover 2 hours. It questions the causes, features, events and reasons for the failure of the Revolt of the Earls in 1075. 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 two fact sheets which can be used on its own or alongside other resources you may have. To take into account copyright, photographic and cartoon images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. At times, the images I have wanted to use have been restricted and so you may wish to use your own. Images created by myself using Power Point tools have also been noted as creations of RAResources. Please contact me in person if you see any errors.

**This lesson covers the changes to landownership as a method of control used by William after 1071. ** The lesson includes: Clear learning aim with learning outcomes linked to GCSE grades, a recap from previous learning, an engaging starter task, background information, a choice of tasks for all levels, clearly written instructions in the notes section of each slide, exam practice questions, extension questions, a plenary, differentiation for higher ability students and a fact sheet which can be used on its own or alongside other resources you may have. To take into account copyright, photographic and cartoon images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. At times, the images I have wanted to use have been restricted and so you may wish to use your own. Images created by myself using Power Point tools have also been noted as creations of RAResources. Please contact me in person if you see any errors.

This lesson covers the reasons for, the features of and the consequences of the Harrying of the North. The lesson includes: Clear learning aim with learning outcomes linked to GCSE grades, a recap from previous learning (key term match up), an engaging starter task (source analysis of the Harrying), easily accessible background information, a choice of tasks for all levels, clearly written instructions in the notes section of each slide, exam practice questions, 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. 19 Slides in total. 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 specifically focusses on Hereward the Wake’s resistance at Ely and then encourages the students to think about why all of the rebellions between 1068-71 were a failure. The lesson includes: Clear learning aim with learning outcomes linked to GCSE grades, a recap from previous learning, an engaging starter task, background information with a map of Ely’s location, a choice of tasks for all levels including a sort tasks and comprehension question sheets, clearly written instructions in the notes section of each slide, exam practice questions, extension questions, a plenary, differentiation for higher ability students and a fact sheet which can be used on its own or alongside other resources you may have. To take into account copyright, photographic and cartoon images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. At times, the images I have wanted to use have been restricted and so you may wish to use your own. Images created by myself using Power Point tools have also been noted as creations of RAResources. Please contact me in person if you see any errors.

This lesson looks at a further two attempts at resistance against William from the north along with the involvement of Edgar Aethling. It explores the events of the rebellions and then explains why these rebellions again failed. The lesson includes: Clear learning aim with learning outcomes linked to GCSE grades, a recap from previous learning, an engaging starter task, background information, a choice of tasks for all levels, clearly written instructions in the notes section of each slide, exam practice questions, extension questions, a plenary, differentiation for higher ability students and a fact sheet which can be used on its own or alongside other resources you may have. To take into account copyright, photographic and cartoon images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. At times, the images I have wanted to use have been restricted and so you may wish to use your own. Images created by myself using Power Point tools have also been noted as creations of RAResources. Please contact me in person if you see any errors.

**This lesson helps students explain the reasons for Edwin and Morcar’s attempted revolt against William in 1068 and then explain why it failed. ** The lesson is 17 slides long and includes: GCSE Grade descriptors, recap of previous learning, starter task, background information, a sorting task of reasons, exam practice questions, extension tasks, plenary and then a lesson fact sheet which can be printed to use with the lesson. This lesson can be used without the need for any text books if needed. 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 examines the main features of Norman castles and then explains to the students how to form an explanation about WHY William built the castles. ** 19 slides in total with graded outcomes, recap, starter, background information, a choice of tasks, exam focus, plenary and fact sheet for the lesson. This lesson includes: Clear learning aims/targets Provoking starter tasks and discussion activities Printable worksheets Challenge tasks Exam links Learning Review Fact Sheet linked to the GCSE specification All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

A look into William’s use of rewards and his creation of the Marcher Earldoms on the borderlands with Wales. Slide 1: Learning Aim and Key Terms Slide 2: GCSE Learning Outcomes Slide 3: Recap from the previous lesson - students have to fill in the missing words from the list provided. Slide 4: Recap answers revealed for peer or self assessment. Slide 5: A teacher printable copy with 3 missing word sheets on an A4 page. Slide 6:Starter Task: Students play the role of William and consider questions about who he should reward and what he should reward. Slide 7: Background information Slide 8: Background information Slide 9: Information and map showing the creation of the Marcher Earldoms. Discussion task included. Slide 10: Task Sheet - Students to write a speech as William to describe and explain his use of rewards to his followers and also explain his creation of the Marcher Earldoms. Slide 11: Differentiated guidance sheet with sentence starters and levels. Slide 12: Another task sheet which can be printed off for students in class. Two levels of difficulty for this sheet. Slide 13: Extension questions. Slide 14: Exam practice questions based on the lesson (4, 12 and 16 marker questions). Slide 15: Plenary - Key term anagrams Slide 16: Plenary answers Slide 17: Fact Sheet to use with the lesson. This can be used without the need of GCSE text books or alongside them. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

This lesson covers the events after the Battle of Hastings and importantly, allows the students to explain why Aethling and his earls submitted to William so soon after the battle. Slide 1: Learning Aim and Key Terms Slide 2: GCSE Learning Outcomes Slide 3: Key Term Recap Sheet with instructions. Slide 4: Key Term sheet for the teacher to use on the board Slide 5: 4x Key Term sheets to be printed for students. Slide 6: Starter Task - What do you think William’s problems and challenes would have been after winning the Battle of Hastings? Slide 7: Starter Task - Problems revealed on the board. Slide 8: Problem solving Task Instructions - students given 6 problems that William faced with 3 options. They have to select and explain why solution they would select. Slide 9 - 14: The 6 problems and their solutions to select from. Slide 15 - 20: The answers to detail what William’s solutions actually were. With sound effects. Slide 21-23: Task Sheet - Differentiated storyboard sheets for students to record the events after the Battle of Hastings. Slide 24: Explanation Task about why the earls subitted with a discussion task. Slide 25: A sorting task for students to decide if the earl’s submission was due to their weakness or William’s strengths. Slide 26: Extension Task sheet to be displayed on the board. Slide 27: Exam question based on the lesson. Slide 28: Plenary - Students have to look at a map showing the events and without using any notes, describe and explain to each other what happened. Slide 29: Maps to be printed if needed. Slide 30: Fact sheet for the lesson which can be used as a revision tool, recap sheet or solely for the lesson itself without the need for the text books. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

UPDATED FOR 2025/6 SPEC & EXAM CHANGES. The lesson examines the factors which explain why William won at the Battle of Hastings. The 20 slide lesson is fully resourced with fact sheets & printable worksheets. Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson aims and progress Slide 3: As you enter discussion - What can cause a sports team to win or lose? Slide 4-5: Recap - Students are given 16 key terms linked to the Battle of Hastings and need to decide which ones relate to the Normans and which to the Anglo-Saxons. Slide 6: Starter - Using prior knowledge of the battle, why did William win - with prompt questions. Slide 7-9: Task 1 - A sorting activity. Students are given 25 facts about the battle and need to categorise them using the key. Includes two differentiated printable worksheets. Slide 10: Alternative note making sheet - printable Slide 11-12: Task 2 - Students use 5 facts to help them practice their explanations. Printable worksheet included. Slide 13-14: Learning Review - Rate my Battle with printable worksheets Slide 15: Challenge Question Slide 16: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question. Slide 17: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 18-19: Lesson fact sheets Slide 20: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). 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 unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

UPDATED FOR NEW 2025/6 SPEC! Students examine the main events of the Battle of Hastings with a focus on William, Duke of Normandy’s Normans and Harold Godwinson’s Anglo-Saxon armies. All information & printable resources included in this 24 slide lesson: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Learning aims and progress Slide 3-4: Starter Task - What can the Bayeux Tapestry tell us about the Battle of Hastings? Answers included. Slide 5-7: Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge recap crossword with answers and printable resource. Slide 8: Class clip link with questions and answers. Slide 9: Background information about the time frame of events Slide 10: Background information and map showing the battleground and formation. Slide 11-13: Task 1- Battle Analysis activity with printable resource and examples. Slide 14: Task 2 - Comparison of the Norman and Saxon armies. Slide 15: Task 3 - What were the turning points in the battle? Slide 16: Additional printable question sheet set out for three different levels. Slide 17-18: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question with printable resources. Slide 19: Learning Review 1 - Knowledge pyramid Slide 20: Learning Review 2 - Reasons for the Norman victory sentence fill. Slide 21: Learning Review 3 - Specific knowledge gap fill. Slide 22-23: Lesson fact sheets Slide 24: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). 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.

LATEST SPEC & EXAM UPDATE. The lesson looks at the causes, events and significance of the 1066 Battles at Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge and the impact of this for Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings. The 24 slide lesson/resource includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson aims and progress Slide 3: ‘1066 so far Quiz’ with answers revealed. Slide 5-6: Starter Activity - What were Godwinson’s main threats and challenges? With answers and information provided. Slide 7: Link to class clips with additional questions Slide 8-10: Task 1: Students use the two fact sheets to create their own timeline of the main events of both battles. Printable timeline resources included. Slide 11-12: Task 2: Battle of Gate Fulford & Stamford Bridge mappying activity with instructions and printable worksheets. Slide 13 -15: Task 3: Significance of the battles - were the outcomes positive or negative for Harold Godwinson and the Anglo-Saxons? Printable resources included. Slide 16: Challenge questions Slide 17-18: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question with printable resource Slide 19: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 20-21: Learning Review - Order the 8 events into the correct chronological order. Slide 22-23: Lesson fact sheets Slide 14: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6. This lesson examines the various claims and motives to the English throne after the death of Edward the Confessor from Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Harold Godwinson and Edgar Aethling. The 21 slide lesson includes: Slide 1 - Title slide Slide 2 - Lesson aims and outcomes Slide 3-5: Useful key term match up activity with answers and printable resources. Slide 6: Starter discussion - What qualities would the witan be looking for in their new king? Slide 7: Background information explaining why there was a succession crisis after Edward the Confessor’s death. Slide 8: Background information about the claimants to the throne in 1066. Slide 9-10: Task 1 - Instructions and printable resource to help students outline, explain and judge each claimant to the English throne. Slide 11-12: Task 2 - Follow up questions with printable worksheet for students to explain the events. Slide 13-14: Learning Review 1 - Which claimant am I? With answers Slide 15: Learning Review 1 - Sentence finishers suitable for discussion or written plenary. Slide 16-17: EXAM FOCUS - Examples and printable resources for students to complete the ‘One feature’ question. Slide 18: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 19-20: Lesson fact sheets Slide 21: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6. The events and causes of the uprising against Tostig in 1065. The 22 slide lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Learning aims and outcomes Slide 3: What is an uprising? Slide 4-6: Gap fill activity of the events in Anglo-Saxon England so far with answers and printable resources. Slide 7: Starter Task 1 - Identify Tostig’s problems Slide 8-9: Starter Task 2 - Picture quiz - why did people rebel against Tostig, with answers Slide 10: Background information about the importance of Northumbria to Edward the Confessor. Slide 11: Background information about the main events of the uprising. Slide 12-13: Task 1 - Explain the causes of the uprising - with instructions and printable worksheet. Slide 14: Bonus worksheet for lower ability students to illustrate the events of the uprising. Slide 15: EXAM FOCUS: Examples of the ‘One feature’ question Slide 16: EXAM FOCUS: Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 17: Task 2: Challenge Questions with a focus on Edward the Confessor’s death. Slide 18: Learning review 2 - Learning Pyramid Slide 19-20: Learning review 2 - Gap fill with answers Slide 21: Lesson fact sheet Slide 22: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6. This lesson explains why Edward the Confessor gave the House of Godwin and Harold Godwinson so much power and Harold’s embassy to Normandy. The 22 slide lesson includes: Slide 1: Learning Aim Slide 2: Learning aims and outcomes Slide 3-4: Edward the Confessor recap gap fill with answers Slide 5: Think & discuss - What qualities would have been suitable for an Anglo-Saxon earl - rank the options. Slide 6: Background information about the events following the death of Earl Godwin Slide 7: Background information about the House of Godwin Slide 8: Background information about the earldoms which belonged to the Godwins (map included). Slide 9-10: Background information about the reasons why Harold Godwinson had so much power with further discussion question. Slide 11-12: Task 1 - Sort and organisation activity linked to the reasons why Edward the Confessor gave power to the Godwins. Printable worksheet included. Slide 13-14: Task 2 - Comprehension and explanation worksheet - printable resources Slide 15: Optional creative writing task with instructions. Slide 16: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question Slide 17: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 18-19: Learning review quiz with answers Slide 20: Challenge question - Relating to Harold’s promises made to William, Duke of Normandy. Slide 21: Printable fact sheet Slide 22: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). 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.