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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.
Medicine in Britain - Revision Exam Technique & Past Exam Questions -GCSE History Edexcel
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**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 26-slide presentation takes students on a step-by-step guide through the Paper 1 exam for Medicine in Britain 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 Medicine in Britain question types Slide 3-5: An outline of the ‘Describe one feature of’ question. Slide 6-8: An outline of the ‘How useful’ question type Slide 9-11: An outline of the ‘How would you follow up’ question type. Slide 12: A helpful print out of the type of sources which could be used for the ‘follow up’ question. Slide 13-15: An outline of the ‘similarity’ or ‘difference’ question. Slide 16-17: An outline of the ‘Explain why’ question. Slide 18-19: An outline of the ‘How far do you agree’ question. Slide 20-26: All past paper questions from 2016 to 2023. Buyers of this resource have often used it as part of a walkthrough for their students before the exam. 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
Crime & Punishment - Exam Technique  Revision & Past Exam Questions -GCSE History Edexcel
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Crime & Punishment - Exam Technique Revision & Past Exam Questions -GCSE History Edexcel

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**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 26-slide presentation takes students on a step-by-step guide through the Paper 1 exam for Crime & Punishment 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 Crime & Punishment question types Slide 3-5: An outline of the ‘Describe one feature of’ question. Slide 6-8: An outline of the ‘How useful’ question type Slide 9-11: An outline of the ‘How would you follow up’ question type. Slide 12: A helpful print out of the type of sources which could be used for the ‘follow up’ question. Slide 13-15: An outline of the ‘similarity’ or ‘difference’ question. Slide 16-17: An outline of the ‘Explain why’ question. Slide 18-19: An outline of the ‘How far do you agree’ question. Slide 20-26: All past paper questions from 2016 to 2023. Buyers of this resource have often used it as part of a walkthrough for their students before the exam. 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
GCSE History Edexcel - Crime & Punishment - 1900 - Present - UNIT KEY TOPIC 4 BUNDLE
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GCSE History Edexcel - Crime & Punishment - 1900 - Present - UNIT KEY TOPIC 4 BUNDLE

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This bundle covers the lessons needed to teach the final unit about Crime and Punishment in Modern Britain Lesson 22: The changing definitions of crime after 1900. Lesson 23: The changing methods of crime after 1900. Lesson 24: The development of the modern police in Britain Lesson 25: The abolition of the death penalty Lesson 26: The case of Derek Bentley Lesson 27: The development of prisons in modern Britain Lesson 28: The treatment of Conscientious Objectors
Crime and Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel -  UNIT  3 BUNDLE
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Crime and Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel - UNIT 3 BUNDLE

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This bundle includes all of the lessons and teaching materials you will need to cover the 18th and 19th century, Crime and Punishment Unit 3. Lesson 15: New and old definitions of crime Lesson 16: The Tolpuddle Martyrs Lesson 17: The Bow Street Runners and the development of the police Lesson 18:The end of public execution and transportation Lesson 19: Prison growth and reform Lesson 20: Case Study - Pentonville Prison Lesson 21: Case Study - Robert Peel
Pentonville Prison - Crime & Punishment - GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 20
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Pentonville Prison - Crime & Punishment - GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 20

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This lesson examines the features, purpose and building of Pentonville Prison. It looks at the use of the separate and silent system as well as the use of punishments and reflection in the prison. **Resource 1: ** A4 Power Point Worksheet - Would Fry and Howard have agreed with Pentonville Prison? Students decide which factors about Pentonville Prison Reformers such as Fry and Howard would have agreed with or not. Resource 2: Lesson Power Point Slide 1: Title Slide - Case Study - Pentonville Prison Slide 2: Recap Task - What is the difference between prisons in c.1700s to prisons in c.1800? Illustrations and key terms to provide ideas. Slide 3: A map showing the location of Pentonville Prison in London Slide 4: Starter Task - What do the four illustrations teach you about Pentonville Prison? Slide 5-10: Backgrounf information about the aims of Pentonville Prison and the reasons it was built. Slide 11: Would Fry and Howard have approved of Pentonville Prison? This slide goes along with the other worksheet which comes with the lesson. Slide 12: A worksheet for students to make notes on about Pentonville Prison. Slide 13: Higher level challenge questions Slide 14: An alternative question sheet about Pentonville Prison Slide 15-17: A worksheet which allows students to examine how to structure a PEE paragraph (point, evidencem explain). Slide 18: An example answer for a 12 mark question. Slide 19: Lesson Fact Sheet 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.
Crime & Punishment 1500-1700 - GCSE History Edexcel -  UNIT  2 BUNDLE
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Crime & Punishment 1500-1700 - GCSE History Edexcel - UNIT 2 BUNDLE

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This bundle contains all the lessons and teaching resources you will need to teach Unit 2 of Crime and Punishment Lesson 9: Early Modern Crimes - Heresy and Treason Lesson 10: Early Modern Crimes - Smuggling, witchcraft, vagabondage Lesson 11: Early Modern Methods of Law Enforcement Lesson 12: Early Modern Punishments Lesson 13: Case Study - The Gunpowder Plot Lesson 14: Case Study - Matthew Hopkins 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, all photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and/or are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0 which do not have to be attributed. If you have any issues regarding copyright please email me in the first instance.
Crime & Punishment 1000-1500 - GCSE History Edexcel  - UNIT  1 BUNDLE
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Crime & Punishment 1000-1500 - GCSE History Edexcel - UNIT 1 BUNDLE

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This bundle contains all of the resources you will need to teach the first Unit covering Crime and Punishment in Medieval England. Lesson 1: An introduction to Crime and Punishment Lesson 2: Anglo-Saxon Crimes Lesson 3: Anglo-Saxon Law Enforcement Lesson 4: Anglo-Saxon Punishments Lesson 5: Norman Crimes Lesson 6: Norman Law Enforcement and Punishments Lesson 7: Later Medieval Crime and Punishment Lesson 8: Case Study: The role of the Church 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, all photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and/or are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0 which do not have to be attributed. If you have any issues regarding copyright please email me in the first instance.
Matthew Hopkins & Witchcraft - Crime & Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 14
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Matthew Hopkins & Witchcraft - Crime & Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 14

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This lesson examines the case study of Matthew Hopkins and his contribution to the seriousness of the crime of witchcraft in the mid-1600s. Slide 1: Title slide - To evaluate the role of Matthew Hopkins in the increased belief in witccraft in the 1600s. Slide 2: Medieval Crime and Punishment Recap Quiz Slide 3: Starter Task Slide 4-5: Bcakground information about the origins in witchcraft Slide 6: Student discussion - why do you think there was an increase in the belief in witchcraft during the 1600s? Slide 7: An outline of the factors that led to the increasing belief in witchcraft Slide 8-9: Worksheet for students to make notes about the main reasons Slides 10-16: Printable A4 fact sheets to help students make notes about the various reasons for the increase in witchcraft. Slide 17: An outline of why the belief in witchcraft declined by 1700. Slide 18-19: Two 4 mark practice exam questions Slide 20-21: An example of a 16 mark question about the increase in the belief in witchcraft Slide 22-23: Match up the key terms from the lesson activity with answers Slide 24-25: Lesson Fact Sheets A4 worksheet - a highly differentiated worksheet 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.
Early Modern Law Enforcement - Crime & Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 11
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Early Modern Law Enforcement - Crime & Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 11

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This lesson examines the similarities of law enforcement in Early Modern England as well as helping students explain why more effective methods such as the town constables, night watchmen, thief takers and army were needed. A4 Worksheet: Provides a worksheet style set of tasks for the students. Slide 1: Title slide - To examine the methods of law enforcement used in Early Modern England Slide 2-4: Filling in the missing terms activity to help students recap law enforcement methods in Medieval England. Answers revealed as well as printable worksheets provided. Slide 5-6: Discussion starter tasks based around the growth of towns and asks students to think about why the growth of towns would cause an increase in crime. Slide 7: An outline of various reasons why towns needed more effective law enforcement after 1500. Slide 8: An outline and analysis of the role of the Night Watchman Slide 9: Task option 1 - Students to create a poster style fact file about the new methods of law enforcement between 1500-1700. Slide 10: Challenge tasks Slide 11: The reasons for change diagram Slide 12-15: Examples of exam questions (4 mark and 12 mark) with sentence starter help for students. Slide 16: Lesson Fact Sheet 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.
New Crimes Early Modern England - Crime & Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 10
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New Crimes Early Modern England - Crime & Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 10

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**This lesson examines the crimes of smuggling, witchcraft, vagabondage, puritan crimes and poaching - in particular explaining why they were defined. ** Slide 1: Title slide: To explain the reasons for new definitions of crime in Early Modern England Slide 2: Recap Quiz relating the heresy, treason and high treason Slide 3-4: An introduction to the new definitions of crime Slide 5: Match the crime to its meaning with answers revealed Slide 6-7: Task table with instructions about what to write where. Slide 8: Fact sheet about Vagrancy Slide 9: Fact sheet about witchcraft Slide 10: Fact sheet about smuggling Slide 11: Fact sheet about puritan crimes Slide 12: Fact sheet about poaching Slide 13: Challenge questions Slide 14: Practice 12 mark exam question Slide 15: Practice example paragraph Slide 16: The reasons for change slide to help write the answer to a 12 marker Slide 17-18: Learning Recap match up Slide 19: Lesson Fact Sheet A4 worksheet - an alternative worksheet to the table task. 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.
Anglo-Saxon Punishments | Crime & Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 4
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Anglo-Saxon Punishments | Crime & Punishment - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 4

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This lesson examines the features of and purpose of punishments in Anglo-Saxon England such as the use of wergild, capital and corporal punishments. Title Slide: To examine the methods of punishment in Anglo-Saxon England Slide 2: Knowledge recap 10 question quiz Slide 3: Starter Activity Slide 4: Background info about Anglo-Saxon crimes Slide 5: Background about the use of ‘prisons’ in this time Slide 6: Background about the wergild Slide 7: Practice Exam questions (comparisons) Slide 8: The factors which encouraged change slide Slide 9: Anglo-Saxon punishments Task Sheet Slide 10: Final discussion task Slide 11: Fact Sheet for the lesson 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.
American West - Unit 3 Bundle - GCSE History Edexcel
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American West - Unit 3 Bundle - GCSE History Edexcel

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This bundle is for Edexcel GCSE History and includes all of the lessons and resources you will need for the teaching of Unit 3. Lessons included: Lesson 20: Further improvements to Farming Lesson 21: The end of the Open Range Lesson 22: The Exoduster Settlement Lesson 23: The Oklahoma Land Rush Lesson 24: Lawlessness - Billy the Kid and Wyatt Earp Lesson 25: The Johnson County War Lesson 26: The Battle of Little Bighorn Lesson 27: The Wounded Knee Massacre Lesson 28: The Extermination of the Buffalo Lesson 29: Life on the Reservation Lesson 30: The Dawes Act
The Dawes Allotment Act 1887 - American West GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 30
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The Dawes Allotment Act 1887 - American West GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 30

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This lesson examines the impact of the Dawes Allotment Act on the lifestyle and culture of the Indigenous Peoples of the Plains. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) – Included in every American West lesson! 1 x Main Power Point Lesson 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.
Wounded Knee Massacre 1890 - American West GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 27
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Wounded Knee Massacre 1890 - American West GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 27

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This lesson looks at the causes, events and consequences of the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) – Included in every American West lesson! 1 x Main Power Point Lesson All of the lessons for the American West unit contain a variety of learning tasks suitable for all abilities, practice exam questions, engaging individual or group activities as well as the key information needed for the Edexcel Specification. Each lesson features a fact sheet which is intended to be used as a substitute for the text book. Therefore, this lesson contains everything you will need for the lesson. 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.
GCSE  History American West Unit 2 Bundle - Edexcel - 10 lessons
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GCSE History American West Unit 2 Bundle - Edexcel - 10 lessons

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This is a bundle for the Unit 2 GCSE History Edexcel. The lesson bundle includes: Lesson 10: The Homestead Act (1862) Lesson 11: The Transcontinental Railroad Lesson 12: Homesteaders and improved farming methods Lesson 13: Increasing lawlessness in the American West Lesson 14: The growth of the cattle industry Lesson 15: The changing role of the cowboy Lesson 16: Rivalry between Homesteaders and Ranchers Lesson 17: The impact of cattle ranching, gold mining and the railroad on the Plains Indians Lesson 18: Government Policies (Peace Plan and Indian Appropriations Act) Lesson 19: Conflict of the Indian Wars - Little Crow’s War, the Sand Creek Massacre and Red Cloud’s War.
Homesteaders & Cattle Rancher Tension - American West - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 16
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Homesteaders & Cattle Rancher Tension - American West - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 16

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This lesson explores the various reasons why there was conflict and tension between the homesteaders and the cattle ranchers. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) – Included in every American West lesson! 1 x Main Power Point Lesson All of the lessons for the American West unit contain a variety of learning tasks suitable for all abilities, practice exam questions, engaging individual or group activities as well as the key information needed for the Edexcel Specification. Each lesson features a fact sheet which is intended to be used as a substitute for the text book. Therefore, this lesson contains everything you will need for the lesson. If you have found this lesson effective, please be kind enough to leave a review. 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are also all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0. Images created by myself using Power Point tools have also been noted as creations of RAResources © Please contact me in person if you see any errors.
Lawlessness Bill Hickock Reno Gang -  American West - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 13
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Lawlessness Bill Hickock Reno Gang - American West - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 13

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This lesson covers further reasons for lawlessness as well as further examples of lawlessness such as Bill Hickock, Jesse James, Thomas Smith and the Reno Gang. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) – Included in every American West lesson! 1 x Main Power Point Lesson All of the lessons for the American West unit contain a variety of learning tasks suitable for all abilities, practice exam questions, engaging individual or group activities as well as the key information needed for the Edexcel Specification. Each lesson features a fact sheet which is intended to be used as a substitute for the text book. Therefore, this lesson contains everything you will need for the lesson. 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.
The Homestead Act 1862 - American West - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 10
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The Homestead Act 1862 - American West - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 10

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This lesson examines the background to the Homestead Act such as the American Civil War and then examines the consequences and importance of the Homestead Act itself. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) – Included in every American West lesson! 1 x Main Power Point Lesson 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.
GCSE History American West Unit 1 Bundle - Edexcel - 9 lessons
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GCSE History American West Unit 1 Bundle - Edexcel - 9 lessons

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This bundle includes all of the lesson content and resources needed for the teaching of the American West Unit 1. Each lesson contains a fact sheet and printable worksheets. This means that no other resources are needed. Lesson 1: An introduction to the American West Lesson 2: Plains Indian Lifestyle and Beliefs Lesson 3: The importance of the buffalo & horse Lesson 4: Reasons for migration into the West Lesson 5: The experiences of the Mormons & Donner Party Lesson 6: US Government Policy towards the Plains Indians Lesson 7: The problems of farming the Great Plains Lesson 8: The Fort Laramie Treaty 1851 Lesson 9: Lawlessness & the Gold Rush
Native American Indian Lifestyle & Beliefs - American West - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 2
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Native American Indian Lifestyle & Beliefs - American West - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 2

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This lesson examines the traditional lifestyle of the Indigenous Peoples such as their beliefs and their way of life. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) – Included in every American West lesson! 1 x Main Power Point Lesson All of the lessons for the American West unit contain a variety of learning tasks suitable for all abilities, practice exam questions, engaging individual or group activities as well as the key information needed for the Edexcel Specification. Each lesson features a fact sheet which is intended to be used as a substitute for the text book. Therefore, this lesson contains everything you will need for the lesson. 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.