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.
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.
Please leave a review if you find the lesson useful and thank you for looking at my resources.
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 asks students to examine the main three candidates for the King of England after the death of Edward the Confessor. Students evaluate the candidates using a series of fact files. They then explain which candidate would be the most suitable.
This is a fully resourced lesson which includes starter tasks, printable worksheets, differentiated, challenge and extension tasks.
UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
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 helps students explain why Eisenhower and the USA had a greater involvement in Vietnam from 1954 to 1960. As a part of this, students are introduced to the ideas of the Ho Chi Minh Trail and growth of the Vietcong in South Vietnam.
Included in the lesson:
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions
Slide 3-4: Previous Lesson Recap - A timeline task where students have to place key events in the correct chronological order.
Slide 5-10: Animated and engaging background information about the US involvement in Vietnam including the explanation of the ‘Domino Theory’ , ‘Containment’ and ‘Limited War’.
Slide 11: Optional Creative Poster Task instructions
Slide 12: Question slide
Slide 13: Printable question sheet
Slide 14-15: Example 12 mark ‘Explain why’ question
Slide 16: Example Inference exam question
Slide 17-18: Lesson Review with answers included
Slide 19-20: Two lesson fact sheets based on the 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 main events of the Tet Offensive in 1968 and also includes the whole range of source and interpretation practice exam questions for this paper.
The lesson itself includes the following:
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions
Slide 3: Previous Learning Recap - Source Inference about Operation Rolling Thunder
Slide 4-5: Previous Learning Recap Quiz about US tactics in Vietnam with answers revealed
Slide 6-7: Background information about the Tet Offensive and how it was a shock to the US military.
Slide 8: Printable lesson worksheet with a wide range of factual and interpretation based questions
Slide 9-11: Practice Exam Question - ‘How useful’ with print out question sheets
Slide 12-16: Practice Exam Questions - ‘Interpretation’ style questions with hints and student answer sheets
Slide 17-19: Photographs showing events of the Tet Offensive with written descriptions
Slide 20: Learning Review table - the successes and failures for both sides of the Tet Offensive
Slide 21-22: Learning Review Quiz with answers revealed
Slide 23-24: Lesson Fact sheets based on the 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 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.
Level: GCSE History
Exam Board: Edexcel 1-9
Lesson Summary:
Slide 1: Learning Aim (To describe how Anglo-Saxon England was governed and controlled)
Slide 2: Learning Outcomes/Achievements: A rough guide to the grading system based on GCSE criteria for this lesson.
Slide 3: Recap: Who am I? Students are given descriptions of people and groups from previous lessons and have to use this description to write down who they are. Answers also revealed as the slide continues.
Slide 4: Starter: A series of questions asks the students to think about government, law and order and control today.
Slide 5: Background - an introduction about what the lesson will cover and what the students will know by the end.
Slide 6: Background - this slide covers the main new methods/key terms to describe how Anglo-Saxon England was controlled.
Slide 7: Background - As with slide 6 but further, brief information about each one revealed for note making or brief introduction.
Slide 8: Background - This slide covers the role and responsibility of the king with an explanation of ‘The King’s Peace’.
Slide 9: Task - A basic task sheet for the students to complete based on the methods of control and government. The fact sheet can be used directly for this or the Pearson book (pages 14 - 16)
Slide 10: Alternative Task: A diagram in the form of a hierarchy where students record the various levels used to maintain control.
Slide 11: Alternative diagram task (this sheet has been further differentiated to help weaker students)
Slide 12: Exam Practice Question - Describe two features of law and order in Anglo-Saxon England. [4]
Slide 13: Exam Practice Question answer sheets in the style of the exam paper for two 4 marker questions based on this lesson.
Slide 14: Recap/Plenary - Bingo Game - all instructions given for teachers and students on the slide.
Slide 15: Teacher copy of the Bingo questions needed for the plenary game on slide 14.
Slide 16: Lesson Fact Sheet.
Level: GCSE History
Exam Board: Edexcel 1-9
Lesson Summary: A look at the causes, events and consequences of the Battle of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge.
Slide 1: Learning Aim and Key Terms
Slide 2: GCSE Learning Outcomes linked to grades.
Slide 3: Recap of previous learning about the rivals to the English throne with a 10 question quiz about the key rivals.
Slide 4: Recap quiz answers revealed on the board for student self assessment.
Slide 5: Starter discussion - What threats will Godwinson still have at the start of his reign?
Slide 6: Background - the threats that Godwinson faced outlined on the board with animations.
Slide 7: Background - Two hyperlinked clips about Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge from BBC Teach website.
Slide 8: Task introduction - students can select from either a timeline task or an annotated map task.
Slide 9 - 12: Various formats of timeline for you to select for your students.
Slide 13: Annotatted map task sheet.
Slide 14:Extension tasks for higher ability
Slide 15: Exam Practice questions for all question types based on this lesson.
Slide 16: Plenary - Students have to rearrange 6 post-it-notes into the correct order of events.
Slide 17-18: Fact sheets for the lesson which can be used as a revision tool, recap sheet or solely for the lesson itself without the need for the text books.
This lesson examines the impact of Caribbean culture in Notting Hill during the years c.1948-1970. The lesson includes a fact sheet with all the subject content needed for the lesson and so there is no requirement for any text book.
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: Lesson aims
Slide 3-4: Recap Task - Filling in the missing words with answers revealed.
Slide 5: Printable version of the recap task for students
Slide 6: Worksheet - Students use the questions on the worksheet with the fact sheet to gain the basic facts about Caribbean culture in Notting Hill.
Slide 7: Source Worksheet - Students are given a set of questions about Caribbean culture which they answer from studying 6 sources on the sheet.
Slide 8-12 Photographic sources of Caribbean culture in Notting Hill
Slide 13-14: Example ‘Two features’ questions with student writing frame
Slides 15-20: Example ‘How useful’ questions with model answers, structure tips and student writing frame.
Slides 21-24: Example ‘Follow Up’ questions with model answer, structure tips and examples of sources which can be used to ‘follow up’.
Slide 25-26: Learning Review Crossword with answers revealed on slide 26.
Slide 27: Lesson Information Fact Sheet
This is the final lesson of the unit and examines further black activism in the case of Frank Crichlow and the trial of the Mangrove Nine. The lesson includes a fact sheet containing all the subject content needed to teach the lesson. Therefore, there is no requirement for any text books.
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 lesson, students examine the key individuals who opposed Henry’s break with Rome; Elizabeth Barton, John Fisher and Thomas More. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16
This lesson examines the following questions:
How and why did Elizabeth Barton, John Fisher and Thomas More oppose Henry’s religious reforms?
What were the consequences for their opposition?
Which individual posed the greatest threat to Henry VIII?
This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews.
The downloaded lesson includes the following:
1x A4 printable worksheet for students to collect information about Elizabeth Barton, John Fisher and Thomas More.
1x main Power Point:
Slide 1: Title slide – Opposition to the Reformation: Elizabeth Barton, John Fisher & Thomas More.
Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims
Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up Discussion: What methods of political opposition can we use today?
Slide 4: As You Enter Warm Up 2: Why was there limited opposition towards Henry VIII’s religious reforms?
Slide 5: Starter Task Discussion: Who will pose the greatest threat to Henry VIII?
Slide 6: Starter Task 2: Source analysis of a painting of Elizabeth Barton – prompt questions and answers given.
Slide 7-8: Background Information: Opposition from Elizabeth Barton
Slide 9: Background Information: Opposition from John Fisher
Slide 10: Background Information: Opposition from Thomas More
Slide 11: Task 1: Note making table
Slide 12: Task 2: A series of questions which ask students to evaluate what they have learned about the main opponents.
Slide 13: Something Extra? – Students think about what a Utopia would be in the modern world.
Slide 14: Follow Up Challenge Tasks.
Slide 15: Example Exam Questions
Slide 16-17: Learning Review Quiz 1 – Who am I? With answers revealed.
Slide 18-19: Learning Review Quiz 2 – Specific knowledge quiz for higher ability students
Slide 20: Lesson Fact Sheet
I would be grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this as feedback is highly valued.
All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.
In this lesson, students will examine Henry VIII’s main religious reforms between 1534-40 and then evaluate the impact that the Reformation had on the English Church. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16
This lesson examines the following questions:
What religion reforms took place between 1534-40?
What was the role of Thomas Cranmer and Thomas Cromwell with these reforms?
What was the overall impact of the Reformation on the English Church?
The downloaded lesson includes the following:
1x main Power Point:
Slide 1: Title slide – Henry VIII’s Religious Reforms – What was the impact of the Reformation on the English Church?
Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims
Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up Discussion: What is meant by the term ‘reformation’.
Slide 4-5: Recap Activity: Which religious beliefs are Catholic and which are Protestant – sorting activity with answers revealed.
Slide 6-8: Starter Task: Key religious term match up. The terms will be useful to know to fully understand the religious reforms. Answers revealed and includes printable worksheets.
Slide 9: Starter Task 2: Source analysis about the way Henry VIII dealt with opposition.
Slide 10-11: Background Information: Information about the influence of Protestant Reformers and Catholic Traditionalists on Henry with the dangers they faced if they pushed the king too far.
Slide 12-13: Task 1: A chart students fill in to show Henry’s religious reforms and how Catholic/Protestant they were. Includes a printable student worksheet.
Slide 14: Task 2: How much religious change was there? What was the impact of the Reformation on the English Church?
Slide 15: Task 3: What was the impact of the religious changes on ordinary people and why?
Slide 16: Background Information: An image of the front cover of the Great Bible with information and discussion questions included.
Slide 17: Follow up challenge questions.
Slide 18: Follow Up Research Tasks.
Slide 19: Example Exam Questions
Slide 20-21: Learning Review Quiz 1: 13 questions of varied difficulties with answers.
Slide 22: Learning Review Quiz 2: What’s the Question?
Slide 20: Lesson Fact Sheet
I would be grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this as feedback is highly valued.
All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.
