Welcome to RA Resources. I have an extended range of fully resourced, high quality History lessons for KS2, KS3 and GCSE aimed at schools, tutors and home learning. Having taught History abroad and then in Cornwall for 20 years, these lessons reflect my creativity and teaching experience.
Please feel free to email me with any enquiries about the resources on offer. You can keep up to date with my latest published lessons using the Facebook link in my shop.
Welcome to RA Resources. I have an extended range of fully resourced, high quality History lessons for KS2, KS3 and GCSE aimed at schools, tutors and home learning. Having taught History abroad and then in Cornwall for 20 years, these lessons reflect my creativity and teaching experience.
Please feel free to email me with any enquiries about the resources on offer. You can keep up to date with my latest published lessons using the Facebook link in my shop.
UPDATED & READY FOR THE 2025 exams!
This resource takes into account the latest amendments to Edexcel GCSE History question paper formatting, timing and question types.
This 15-slide presentation takes students on a step-by-step guide through the Paper 2 British Depth Study exam for Henry VIII & his Ministers and provides them with:
Example questions
Question walkthroughs
Advice about exam technique
Mark scheme reminders
Model answers
All past exam questions (2016-2023)
Slide 1: Introduction title slide
Slide 2: An overview of the British Depth Study question types
Slide 3-5: An outline of the ‘Describe one feature of [2 x 2]’ question type.
Slide 6-8: An outline of the ‘Explain why [12]’ question type
Slide 9-11: An outline of the ‘How far do you agree [16]’ question type.
Slide 12-15: All past paper questions from 2016 Samples to 2023.
Buyers of this resource have often used it as part of a walkthrough for their students before the exam, as an introduction to the topic or as a way to remind students of the exam techniques as they practice their skills.
Please be aware that any images used in this resource are copyright free. Others which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you feel any errors have been made with this, please email me in the first instance at raschoolresources@gmail.com
In this lesson, students will investigate where Medieval people gained their ideas about medicine and healthcare from. Students will look at how other religions and societies influence knowledge in Britain such as knowledge from Islamic/Arab countries. They will also be able to explain the influence of the Church, supernatural ideas about astrology and the influences of Galen and Hippocrates – especially the idea of the Four Humours. This is a fully resourced lesson which includes printable fact sheets and worksheets as well as engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews.
The lesson includes the following:
Slide 1: Title slide – Where did Medieval ideas about Medicine come from?
Slide 2: Outline of the main lessons aims
Slide 3: As you come in activity and challenge
Slide 4: Source image starter discussion linked to Medieval medicine
Slide 5-6: Background information about the influence of other religions and societies
Slide 7-8: Background information about the influence of Hippocrates, Galen and the Four Humours
Side 9: Background information about the influence of the Christian Church
Slide 10: Background information about the influence of Astrology
Slide 11: Printable worksheet – Tasks based on the work of Hippocrates and Galen
Slide 12-13: Activity: Printable worksheet and instructions
Slide 14: Challenge Questions
Slide 15-16: Learning Review – Fill in the missing key terms & facts (with answers)
Slide 17: Example exam questions
Slide 18: Lesson Fact Sheet – Includes all the background information needed for this lesson based on the GCSE specification.
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 is the final lesson of the USA: Home & Abroad topic and it examines the strengths of the Vietcong/North Vietnamese and the weaknesses of the South Vietnamese/US military.
The lesson includes the following:
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: Previous Lesson Recap Activity (Part 1 - discussion about the impact of the Vietnam War on America)
Slide 3-4: Previous Lesson Recap Activity (Part 2 - multiple choice quiz with answers)
Slide 5: Strengths and weaknesses starter discussion task
Slide 6-8: Task One - Source analysis task (8 sources) with printable worksheets and resources
Slide 9: Task Two Instructions - Creating two mind maps
Slide 10: Follow up challenge questions
Slide 11-12: Unit recap activity - blockbusters quiz with teacher question sheet
Slide 13: Exam Practice - Source Inference
Slide 14-15: Exam Practice - Interpretation Difference
Slide 16-17: Lesson Fact Sheets - based in GCSE Edexcel specification
I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson.
Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. A number of clipart images have also been purchased for commercial use from ‘Artsy Bee Kids’. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.
**This lesson examines the impact of the Vietnam War on America. It divides the consequences and impact of the war into the following categories: social, economic, military and political. **
The lesson includes the following:
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2-3: Previous Learning Recap tasks about the Paris Peace Agreement with answers provided.
Slide 4: Source Inference starter task with promp questions about the source
Slide 5: Task One: A US soldier’s war experience source analysis with questions - suitable to print out for students
Slide 6: An overview of the impact of the Vietnam War introducing the main categories
Slide 7: Instructions for the main learning task
Slide 8: Printable sheet - students read each statement and decide which category it best fits into.
Slide 9: Challenge questions
Slide 10-11: Exam Practice ‘How useful’ question using Source B from a previous slide
Slide 12: Learning Review - What was the emotional impact of the Vietnam War
Slide 13-14: Lesson fact sheets based on the Edexcel GCSE specification
I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson.
Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. A number of clipart images have also been purchased for commercial use from ‘Artsy Bee Kids’. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.
This lesson examines how the success of the Montgomery bus boycott led to the 1957 Civil Rights Act as well as the formation of the Southern Christian Leadership Council. Students assess the impact of the Civil Rights Act and also have an opportunity to contrast two different interpretations.
I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson.
The lesson presentation includes:
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions
Slide 3: Recap activity timeline of key events
Slide 4: Recap activity answers
Slide 5-6: Exam Skill Practice - Two different interpretations about the impact of the bus boycott. Student printout version included.
Slides 7-11: Engaging and animated background knowledge about the SCLC and Civil Rights Act with discussion questions included.
Slide 12: Worksheet based question sheet
Slide 13-14: Learning Review Activity
Slide 15-16: Two fact sheets including all the information needed for the lesson based on GCSE specification
Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. If you feel any errors have been made please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.
**This lesson has a focus on the role of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson and the Civil Rights Act (1964) and Voting Rights Act (1965). There is a strong emphasis this lesson on exam skills with practice questions for Section B of the exam paper. **
I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson.
The lesson includes:
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions
Slide 3-4: Image recap activity
Slide 5: An overview of the three main presidents and their involvement in civil rights
Slide 6: An background information slide about the roles of Kennedy and Johnson with helping the progress of the civil rights movement
Slide 7: Main student activity sheet
Slide 8-10: Student overview of the ‘How useful’ question with two practice sources and printable answer sheets for students.
Slides 11-14: An overview, structure guide and printable answer sheets for the two interpretation questions
Slide 15: A student structure guide to the final question 3d
Slide 16: Learning Review quiz
Slide 17-18: Two fact sheets based on the Edexcel specification
Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. If you feel any errors have been made please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.
This lesson examines the impact and contributions made by migrants in Medieval England. Students at first learn about the many different contributions which were made before analysing and evaluating their impact.
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This lesson includes the following:
Slide 1: Title Slide - To examine the Impact of Migrants on Medieval England
Slide 2: GCSE Graded outcomes for the lesson
Slide 3: Previous Lesson Recap - Who am I?
Slide 4: Previous Lesson Recap - Answers
Slide 5: Outline of the lesson looking at the term ‘impact’
Slide 6: Starter Activity
Slide 7: Two Options for a main learning task
Slide 8: Follow Up Evaluation questions
Slide 9: Example 4 mark exam questions
Slide 10: Example 12 and 16 mark exam questions
Slide 11: Learning Review Crossword
Slide 12: Learning Review Crossword answers
Slide 13: Printable crosswords
Slide 14: Lesson Fact Sheet
All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.
This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
**This lesson covers the varied experiences of migrants to Britain during the First and Second World War. **
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes
Slide 3: Starter Recap 1 - Where did migrants come from during the wars and why?
Slide 4-5: Starter Recap 2 - Where did migrants come from during the wars and why? (a slightly easier version)
Slide 6: Discussion Activity - What factors determine if a migrants’ experience is positive or negative?
Slide 7: Source Inference Activity - A front page from a newspaper which shows German migrants being forced out of their homes during 1915
Slide 8-9: Background information about the significance of the British Union of Fascists
Slide 10: Instructions about how to complete the main learning task
Slide 11: Printable version of the learning task table
Slide 12: Follow Up/Challenge questions
Slide 13: 4 mark practice exam questions
Slide 14: 12 and 16 mark practice exam questions
Slide 15-17: Recap Crossword with answers and printable copies
Slide 18: Lesson Fact Sheet
All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.
This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
This lesson helps students explain how older crimes such as theft, smuggling and terrorism still exist but have developed with the use of more sophisticated methods, in particuar, with the development of new technology and science.
**A4 Worksheet: **
Two example of 4 mark questions for students to write their answers on and a worksheet for the lesson.
Power Point:
Slide 1: Title - To examine the new methods used to carry out ‘old’ crimes in the modern period.
Slide 2: Recap of the previous lesson - picture clues
Slide 3: Discussion task - how and why might the methods of crime change?
Slide 4: Activity sheet outline and follow up challenge tasks
Slide 5: An example of how to answer the 4 mark question with a model answer and instructions
Slide 6-7: Two 4 mark questions
Slide 8: Lesson fact sheet
Slide 9: Learning review 10 question quiz
Slide 10: Learning review 10 question quiz answers
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 14 slide lesson covers the main wounds and injuries caused by the weapons of war such as artillery, rifles, machine guns, poison gas. It then outlines the methods and treatment used to tackle these injuries. Gas Gangrene is also mentioned.
This lesson includes all of the resources needed to teach the lesson including worksheets, sources, source analysis sheets, fact sheets, exam questions and background information.
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.
This lesson looks at the power of the House of Godwin and covers aspects such as Harold’s embassy to Normandy and explains why Edward the Confessor gave the Godwins so much power.
Slide 1: Learning Aim - To explain the power of the House of Godwin.
Slide 2: Learning GCSE Outcomes in order to show student progress in the lesson.
Slide 3: Recap - ‘Who am I?’ Students given 7 first hand accounts and have to guess who or what they are from their previous learning.
Slide 4: Recap answers revealed for students to self assess
Slide 5: Optional recap video clip lasting 5 minutes about the power of Anglo-Saxon Kings - also includes information about the Godwins.
Slide 6: Starter - Students asked to discuss the qualities and skills Edward the Confessor would expect from his earls during this time in Anglo-Saxon England.
Slide 7: Optional 3 minute clip all about the Earl of Godwin. Students asked to think of why there was tension between them.
Slide 8:Background Slide to introduce the story.
Slide 9: Background Slide to introduce the story.
Slide 10: Background Slide to introduce the story.
Slide 11: Discussion Task - Why would Edward the Confessor allow the House of Godwin so much power?
Slide 12: Optional creative task - Explain to the Earl of Mercia why you, King Edward have allowed the Godwins so much power and wealth.
Slide 13: Main lesson worksheet aimed at all abilities with grade breakdowns throughout.
Slide 14: A choice of all three exam questions - possible to stretch higher ability students.
Slide 15: Recap - True or False
Slide 16: Recap answers.
Slide 17: Fact sheet for the lesson which can be used as a revision tool, recap sheet or solely for the lesson itself without the need for the text books.
All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.
This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
This lesson 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 the various solutions to farming such as windmills, Turkey Red Wheat, the Sulky Plough and the Timber Culture Act. **
This lesson includes:
Clear learning aims/targets
Provoking starter tasks and discussion activities
Printable worksheets
Engaging background information
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.
This lesson looks at the role the Church of England had in Elizabethan society as well as how the Church made sure the new rules of the Religious Settlement were being followed.
This lesson has been updated in line with the 2024/25 amended specification and changes to some exam questions.
Included in this resource:
1 x A4 Fact Sheet - The Influence of the Church of England in Elizabethan Society.
Main PPT includes:
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: Previous learning recap word fill activity with answers revealed
Slide 3-4: Recap picture activity based on Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement with answers revealed.
Slide 5-6: Background information about the role of the Church and the influence of parish priests in early Elizabethan England.
Slide 7-8: Task 1 instructions and printable worksheet - the role of the Church of England in the local community.
Slide 9-10: Task 2 instructions and printable worksheet - how the Religious Settlement was enforced by the Church of England.
Slide 11: Follow up challenge questions
Slide 12-13: A brilliant blockbusters style game which is fully animated and instructions included.
Slide 14: Example exam questions
Slide 15: Fact sheet
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.
**This lesson cover aspects of illness and infection such as Trench Foot, Trench Fever and Shell Shock. This is directly linked with the environment of the Western Front. **
The lesson includes all of the resources needed to teach the lesson including fact sheets, background information, worksheets, exam questions and additional sources if required.
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.
In this lesson, students will learn all about the events and significance of the 1888 match girls strike. This lesson can be used as a stand alone lesson about the events or as part of a wider set of lessons about women’s rights and votes for women.
The main learning aims of the lesson are:
Who were the match girls?
What were conditions like for the match girls?
Why did the match girls strike?
What was the significance of Anne Besant?
What were the attitudes of the time towards the strike?
What were the long and short term consequences of the strike?
This mega pack of resources is easily enough to fill 2-3 lessons depending on which resources you decide to use.
It includes:
1 x A4 Source worksheet (PDF & PPT)
1 x A4 Source table (PDF & PPT)
1 x A4 Attitudes to the strike worksheet
The main PPTX contains:
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: Learning Aims/Key Questions
Slide 3-4: As you enter activity with answers revealed
Slide 5: Starter Task - How might workers complain/protest about working conditions today?
Slide 6-7: Background information about the match girls
Slide 8: An outline of the first source based task (links to the A4 worksheets)
Slide 9 - 13: Background knowledge about the match girls strike
Slide 14: Task - Attitudes to the strike
Slide 15: Task - Create a poster or campaign speech in support of the strike (with full instructions)
Slide 16-18: Task - Storyboard with instructions and printable resource
Slide 19: Follow up challenge tasks
Slide 20: Learning Review
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 conclude how far women’s lives improved by the end of the 1970s. Within the lesson, students will study changes to women’s rights including: the introduction of the contraception pill, the legalisation of abortion, the Equal Pay Act, the Sex Discrimination Act as well as changes to home life, attitudes, divorce laws, work and education.
The key questions for the lesson are:
What were women’s lives like in 1950s Britain?
What developments were there in women’s rights in the 1960s and 1970s?
What aspects of women’s lives changed the most?
How far did women gain equality by the end of the 1970s?
The lesson includes the following:
1 x A4 printable timeline of key events (PDF & PPT)
Main Power Point:
Slide 1: Lesson title
Slide 2: Lesson key questions
Slide 3: As you enter controversial statement discussion
Slide 4: Current statistics activity about women’s equality today.
Slide 5: As you enter controversial discussion point 2
Slide 6-7: Key term match up with answers revealed.
Slide 8-10: Source analysis to give students an idea of attitudes and the role of women in the 1950s.
Slide 11: Task 1 - Reading and outlining task
Slide 12 - 13: Two printable fact sheets
Slide 14: Task 2 - Timeline instructions
Slide 15: Follow Up Questions
Slide 16 - 17: Learning Review Quiz - match up the key statistics.
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.