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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.
Revolt of Northern Earls - Elizabethan England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 10 | 2025/6 SPEC
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Revolt of Northern Earls - Elizabethan England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 10 | 2025/6 SPEC

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This lesson covers the causes, events and significance of the Revolt of the Northern Earls (1569). This lesson has been updated in line with the 2025/6 amended specification and so takes into account amendments to the spec. and exam questions. The lesson pack includes: 1 x A4 Fact sheet - The Revolt of the Northern Earls (PDF & PPT) 1 x Main 19 slide PowerPoint The Main PowerPoint includes: Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2-3: Threats to Elizabeth Picture Quiz with answers Slide 4: The Revolt of the Northern Earls as a turning point Slide 5-6: Starter Activity Gap Fill Slide 7: Background information - Why was there Catholic opposition in the North? Slide 8-9: Task 1 - Reasons for the Revolt of the Northern Earls instructions and printable worksheet. Slide 10-12: Task 2 - The events and failure of the Revolt of the Northern Earls activities, printable worksheets and instructions. Slide 13: Why was the revolt significant? Slide 14-15: Learning Review Match Up Key Names with answers Slide 16: Additional printable worksheet Slide 17-18: Sample exam questions Slide 19: Lesson 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. **
Mary Queen of Scots Threat - Elizabethan England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 9 - NEW 2025/6SPEC
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Mary Queen of Scots Threat - Elizabethan England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 9 - NEW 2025/6SPEC

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This lesson explores the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots. It then helps students to explain why Mary, Queen of Scots was a significant threat to Elizabeth. This lesson has been updated in line with the 2025/26 amended specification and changes to some exam questions. The resource pack includes: 1 x Fact sheet - Why was Mary, Queen of Scots a threat to Elizabeth I? (PDF & PPT) 2 x Model answer student worksheet The 24 slide Main PowerPoint for the lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Learning Recap Activity - The foreign threats to Elizabeth I with answers Slide 3-4: Learning Recap Quiz - Challenges to Elizabeth I quiz with answers Slide 7-11: Background information about Mary, Queen of Scots with added activities throughout. Slide 12: Discussion activity - What should Elizabeth I do with Mary, Queen of Scots? Slide 13-15: Task 1 - Mary, Queen of Scots fact fill with printable worksheets Slide 16-17: Explaining Mary’s threat table fill with printable worksheet and clear instructions Slide 18: Follow up challenge questions Slide 19-20: Learning recap true or false quiz with answers and corrections Slide 21-23: Example practice exam questions Slide 24: Lesson fact sheet based on GCSE specification. 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. **This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use. **
Elizabethan Sport Theatre Pastimes - Elizabethan England - GCSE History Edexcel - L. 20
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Elizabethan Sport Theatre Pastimes - Elizabethan England - GCSE History Edexcel - L. 20

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NEW 2025/6 SPEC: Students to describe the features of Elizabethan sports, pastimes and theatre for the rich and poor. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) 1 x 20 slide Main Power Point Lesson The Main Power Point Lesson: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: As you enter - students think about modern day opportunities for sports, hobbies and theatre Slide 3: An outline of Elizabeth sports, pastimes and theatre with discussion questions. Slide 4-12: Starter Activity - Picture quiz - students identify the Elizabethan sports and pastimes. Slide 13-14: Task 1 Worksheet with printable worksheet Slide 15: Follow up challenge tasks Slide 16-18: Learning Review Crossword with answers and printable worksheet. Slide 19-20: Example exam questions Slide 21: Fact Sheet This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
Tensions England & Spain - Elizabethan England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 14 | 2025/6 Spec
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Tensions England & Spain - Elizabethan England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 14 | 2025/6 Spec

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This packed lesson examines how and why the relationship between England and Spain declined in the 1570s and 80s. Students will examine factors such as religion, the actions of Francis Drake, trading rivalry in the Americas and events in the Netherlands. The lesson also includes a BONUS timeline activity focussed on the events in the Netherlands. This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations. The lesson pack includes: 1 x Fact sheet - The declining relationship between England and Spain (PDF & PPT) 1 x Tensions in the Netherlands timeline worksheet 1 x 29 slide PowerPoint lesson The PowerPoint lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-3: Learning recap 12 question quiz covering the relationship between Elizabeth’s England ans Spain in the 1550s/60s with answers. Slide 4-5: Starter Activity - Identify the reasons for the the growing tensions - with answers Slide 6-7: Task 1 - Table fill and explain task based on the main reasons for Anglo-Spanish tensions with instructions. Slide 8-17: Printable fact cards with two versions (easy and hard). To be given to students to help them complete the table. Slide 18: Task 2 - Which factor caused the most tension plus additional challenge questions. Slide 19-22: Example exam/assessment questions with structured suggestions Slide 23: Learning Review 1 - Sentence fill Slide 24-26: Learning Review quiz sheet with 20 questions from the lesson with answers Slide 27: Lesson fact sheet Slide 28-29 BONUS NETHERLANDS TIMELINE ACTIVITY 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. **
Religious Settlement - Elizabethan England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 5 - *2025/6 NEW SPEC*
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Religious Settlement - Elizabethan England - GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 5 - *2025/6 NEW SPEC*

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In this lesson, students will learn about the specific features of Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement. They will explain the details of the Act of Supremacy, Act of Union and the Royal Injunctions. They will also look at the short term impact of the Religious Settlement This lesson includes: 1 x Fact sheet - The Religious Settlement (PDF & PPT) The Main Power Point Lesson Includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-3: Previous learning gap fill quiz with answers (covers the religious divisions between Catholics & Protestants in England) Slide 4: Video clip link to BBC Bitesize with questions Slide 5: Starter Task - What would you do if you were in Elizabeth’s shoes? Slide 6: An outline of the main three features of the Religious Settlement Slide 7: Task 1 - An outline table task Slide 8: Printable worksheet Slide 9: Follow up challenge questions Slide 10-12: Example assessment questions with printable worksheet Slide 13: Learning Review 1 activity Slide 14-15: Learning Review 2 activity with answers Slide 16: Lesson fact sheet in line with GCSE specification 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.
Act of Supremacy & Act of Succession - Henry VIII GCSE Edexcel - Lesson 19
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Act of Supremacy & Act of Succession - Henry VIII GCSE Edexcel - Lesson 19

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In this lesson, students will study Henry VIII’s key laws which led to the Break from Rome – the Act of Succession and the Act of Supremacy. This lesson examines the following questions: What was the Act of Succession and why was it significant? What was the Act of Supremacy and why was it significant? What role did Cromwell play in enforcing the two new acts – the Oath of Succession and Treason Act (1534). The downloaded lesson includes the following: 1x A4 printable worksheets great for catch up, homework or classroom use. 2x A4 printable Exam question practice sheets 1 x Main Power Point 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – The Act of Succession and the Act of Supremacy Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up Discussion: How would you feel if you had to change your belief in something? Slide 4-5: Recap Quiz: 8 multiple choice questions about Henry VIII’s Break from Rome. Slide 6: Starter Task: Key terms (Act, Succession and Supremacy) Slide 7: Starter Task 2: Source analysis of two extracts from the Act of Succession and Act of Supremacy. Slide 8-11: Background Information: Clear background information about the Act of Succession, the Act of Supremacy and Cromwell’s enforcement using the Oath of Succession and Treason Act. Slide 12: Task 1: Create a speech or poster informing people about the two acts and the changes. Slide 13: Task 2: An outline to the worksheet based tasks also included in the lesson. Slide 14: Follow Up Challenge Tasks. Slide 15-16: Example Exam Questions – Linked to the additional worksheets included with the lesson. Slide 17-18: Learning Review Quiz Slide 19: 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.
Break from Rome Reformation - Henry VIII GCSE Edexcel - Lesson 18
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Break from Rome Reformation - Henry VIII GCSE Edexcel - Lesson 18

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This lesson exlains why Henry VIII decided to ‘Break with Rome’ by the early 1530s. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions relating to Cromwell’s Reforms: Why did the Pope award Henry with the title ‘Defender of the Faith? Why did Henry VIII begin to challenge and oppose the Roman Catholic Church? The downloaded lesson includes the following: 3x A4 printable worksheets based on the tasks presented in the main Power Point. Main PowerPoint 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Explaining Henry VIII’s Break from Rome Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up Discussion: Why might people today change their religion or attitude towards religion? Slide 4: Warm Up II: Analysis of the letters F.D. on British coins and its origin with Henry VIII as Defender of the Faith. Slide 5: Background Information: Henry VIII as Defender of the Faith Slide 6: Background Information: The Reformation in Europe, Martin Luther and the Protestant Church. Slide 7: Starter Task: Spot the differences between the Catholic Church and the Protestant Church – answers included. Slide 8: The main factors explaining Henry’s Break from Rome – Diagram, activity and discussion. Slide 9: Task 1 – Students complete a comparison table between the beliefs and rituals of the Catholic and Protestant Church Slide 10: Task 2 - Key Term Glossary Task Slide 11: Task 3 – Explaining Henry’s opposition to the Roman Catholic Church. Slide 12: Link to the three A4 worksheets also included in the lesson. Slide 13: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 14-15: Learning Review 1 – Catholic or Protestant Activity – answers revealed. Slide 16-17: Learning Review 2 – Fill the missing key terms from the lesson - answers revealed. Slide 18: Example Exam Questions Slide 19 : 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.
Thomas Cromwell Rise to Power - Henry VIII GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 11
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Thomas Cromwell Rise to Power - Henry VIII GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 11

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This lesson examines the following questions relating to Cromwell’s rise to power: What happened in Thomas Cromwell’s early life and career? How did these events cause his rise to power as Henry VIII’s Chief Minister by 1533? This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet based on the GCSE Edexcel specification 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/timeline 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Thomas Cromwell’s Rise to Power Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: What kind of person is Henry VIII looking for as his Chief Minister? Slide 4-6: Learning Recap 1: Filling in the missing words task to help students recap their learning about Thomas Wolsey. Printable worksheet included. Slide 7: Starter Task: Students read and analyse a historical interpretation of Thomas Cromwell to help them learn about his skills. Slide 8: Starter Task: A printable sheet for the starter task which includes two historical interpretations of Thomas Cromwell. Slide 9: Starter Task 2: Analysis of a portrait of Thomas Cromwell Slide 10-11: Background Information: An overview of Thomas Cromwell’s early life and a map of his travels across Europe. Slide 12: Task 1 – Students to complete a timeline of the main events in Cromwell’s early life/career. Slide 13-14: Task 2: How would Cromwell’s achievements help his rise to power in Henry’s government? A table filling in exercise with model answers. Side 15: Optional creative historical writing task Slide 16: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 17: Example Exam Questions Slide 18-19: Learning Review 1 – Put the events of Cromwell’s life in the correct order – answers given. Slide 20: Learning Review 2 – Explain 4-5 reasons for Cromwell’s rise to power before 1533. Slide 21: Lesson Fact Sheet This lesson can be specifically used for Edexcel GCSE History (1-9) British Depth Study – Henry VIII & his Ministers OR it can be easily adapted to teach students about the early life and career of Thomas Cromwell and explain his rise to power in Henry VIII’s government. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 I would be really 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.
Henry VIII - Thomas Wolsey's Foreign Policy - GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 7
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Henry VIII - Thomas Wolsey's Foreign Policy - GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 7

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This lesson examines the following questions relating to Wolsey’s foreign policy: What were Wolsey’s main foreign policy successes and why? What were Wolsey’s main foreign policy failures and why? Was Wolsey’s foreign policy mainly a success or failure? This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet based on the GCSE Edexcel specification 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 3x A4 printable timelines of events (various abilities) 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – The successes and failures of Wolsey’s Foreign Policy. Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3-4: As You Enter Warm Up: The Geography of Europe in the 1500s activity – with answers revealed. Slide 5-7: Learning Recap 1: Key term match up activity with printable student worksheet. Slide 8-9: Learning Recap 2: Recapping Wolsey’s foreign policy aims – fill the missing words with answers revealed. Slide 10: Background information: A map outlining the main countries/nations in Europe in 1515 and how they were a threat to England. Slide 11: Starter Task 1: What would you advise Henry to do? – Multiple choice problem solving and discussion task. Slide 12: Source Analysis: Images and questions about the ‘Field of the Cloth of Gold’. Slide 13: Task 1 – Explanation of the timeline activity. Side 14: Task 2 – Wolsey’s successes and failures table Slide 15: Follow Up Challenge Tasks Slide 16: Example exam questions Slide 17-18: Learning Review quiz with answers revealed. Slide 19: Lesson fact sheet linked to the Edexcel specification. Slide 20: Return to the starter task – what did Henry and England do? I would be really 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.
Mary Queen of Scots Execution - Elizabeth I
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Mary Queen of Scots Execution - Elizabeth I

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**In this lesson, students will be able to explain the reasons why Queen Elizabeth I signed the death warrant for her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots. ** Students will first learn about why Mary, Queen of Scots was a threat to Elizabeth’s power. They will then analyse a painting of Mary, Queen of Scots’ execution before being able to understand the reasons for and against Elizabeth ordering her execution. The lesson includes one main power point lesson as well as a fact sheet about the events leading up to the execution and a blank timeline. The lesson contains plenty of activities, printable resources, starter and plenary tasks, engaging background information and discussion points for both high and lower ability students. 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. Thank you.
Caribbean Migration to Notting Hill - Migrants in Britain - GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 3
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Caribbean Migration to Notting Hill - Migrants in Britain - GCSE Edexcel History - Lesson 3

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This lesson examines the many reasons why Caribbean migrants came to Britain and in particular the area of Notting Hill. As with every lesson in this unit, the lesson includes a fact sheet which means no other text books are needed. Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2: Lesson aims Slide 3: Background information about migration to Britain Slide 4: Background information about the Windrush Generation Slide 5: Starter Task - Using a recruitment poster, what can students learn about the reasons for migration to Britain? Slide 6: Starter Task 2 - Using the source - what can students learn about the reasons for migration to Britain? Slide 7: A4 printable source and question sheet Slide 8: Activity - Students need to use the sources they have been given from slide 7 to organise push and pull factors for coming to Britain and in particular Notting Hill. Slides 9-12: An outline, structure and model answers to the ‘How useful question’. Slide 13: Two examples of the ‘Two features’ question. Slide 14: Learning Review Quiz Slide 15: 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.
Nightingale Jenner Pasteur Lister Koch -  GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Lesson 17
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Nightingale Jenner Pasteur Lister Koch - GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - Lesson 17

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This lesson provides an overview of the key breakthroughs and individuals of the 18th and 19th century. For example, students learn about the role of Edward Jenner, James Simpson, John Snow, Louis Pasteur. Joseph Lister, Robert Koch and Florence Nightingale. **The lesson includes: ** Clear learning aims and achievements Recap task: What was medicine like before 1700? Starter activity: Match the key individual to the breakthrough Differentiated Starter: A simplified match up. Task Sheet 1: Students to investigate each individual and their breakthrough using a table to record their findings. Extension/Challenge: A group of questions for students to analyse and evaluate the impact of the individuals and their breakthroughs. Exam focus: A series of exam questions relating to the lesson. Plenary: Key Term Quiz - Match the key term to the individual. FACT SHEET: Every lesson comes with a fact sheet which can be given to the students as a replacement for a text book. This means you will not need any other resources for the lesson unless you feel you would like to offer more. DIFFERENTIATED FACT SHEET - On one A4 page. Please be kind enough to leave a review if you have found this resource effective. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - NHS & Modern Medicine - Lesson 31
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GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine in Britain - NHS & Modern Medicine - Lesson 31

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This lesson covesr the reasons why the NHS was founded in 1948 and also the impact it had on the healthcare and treatment of patients from 1948 to the present day. For example, the lesson looks at the development of NHS hospitals, GP surgeries and the impact of the NHS on men, women and children. 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. **
GCSE History Early Elizabethan England Revision Fact Sheets
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GCSE History Early Elizabethan England Revision Fact Sheets

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This resource is a 29 slide set of fact sheets for each lesson/topic for the GCSE Early Elizabethan England based on the GCSE Edexcel specification. It can be used as a revision resource or to accompany the teaching of the Early Elizabethan England Edexcel topic. 2023 UPDATE: All images (clipart, vectors, illustrations, photography) are in the public domain and Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you see any errors, please email me in the first instance.
Edward the Confessor Death - Who Should be King?
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Edward the Confessor Death - Who Should be King?

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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. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
GCSE History Edexcel Medicine - Western Front - Chain of Evacuation - WW1 - Lesson 8
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GCSE History Edexcel Medicine - Western Front - Chain of Evacuation - WW1 - Lesson 8

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**This 16 slide lesson includes all of the materials and resources needed to teach students about the Chain of Evacuation for wounded soldiers during the First World War. In particular, students study the Regimental Aid Post, the Dressing Stations, the Casualty Clearing Stations and Base hospitals. ** 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.
Medicine in Britain - Lung Cancer  GCSE History Edexcel -  Lesson 35
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Medicine in Britain - Lung Cancer GCSE History Edexcel - Lesson 35

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This lesson looks at the improved diagnosis, treatment methods and forms of prevention of Lung Cancer in the modern period. 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.
The Black Death Case Study - AQA GCSE History - Britain Health - Lesson 8
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The Black Death Case Study - AQA GCSE History - Britain Health - Lesson 8

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This is the final lesson of Unit 1 and looks at what the events of the Black Death can teach us about Medieval medicine and healthcare. Students will learn about the believed causes of the Black Death, methods of treatment and prevention, why the plague spread so quickly and its impact on society. There is also a 20 question Unit 1 revision quiz at the end of the lesson. This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet based on the GCSE AQA specification as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide – What does the Black Death tell us about Medieval Medicine? Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims Slide 3: As you come in activities. Slide 4: Think & discuss question based on an illustration of the Black Death. Slide 5: Starter Task 1: Discussion based on a map of how the Black Death spread through Europe. Slide 6-7: Starter Task 2: What did people believe the causes of the Black Death were? Slide 8: Background information: The difference between bubonic and pneumonic plague. Side 9-11: Printable worksheet and explanation of the main fact sorting task. Slide 12: Bonus printable worksheet based on the two fact sheets from the lesson. Slide 13: Bonus creative task to create a news report about the Black Death. Slide 14: Follow Up Challenge Questions and Tasks Slide 15: Useful class clips and further reading Slide 16: Example Exam Question – Usefulness Slide 17-18: Learning Review Crossword Slide 19-20: Unit 1 20 question quiz with answers. Slide 21-22: Two lesson fact sheets in line with the AQA 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.
AQA GCSE History: Britain Health & People - Progress in Medieval Surgery? (Lesson 4)
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AQA GCSE History: Britain Health & People - Progress in Medieval Surgery? (Lesson 4)

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In this lesson, students will examine how much progress was made in Medieval surgery between c.1000 to c.1500. They will focus on the role of warfare, religion and key individuals such as John of Arderne, Hugh and Theodoric of Lucca and Abulcasis. Students will also investigate the techniques used in Medieval surgery such as bloodletting, trepanning, amputation and cauterisation. This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet based on the GCSE AQA specification as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, 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 discussion Slide 4-6: Activity - Previous Learning Recap - Missing terms with print out. Slide 7: Activity – Identify the dangers of Medieval surgery from the image Slide 8: Background information about the main causes of death during Medieval surgery. Side 9: Background information and analysis of the Wounded Man illustration Slide 10-12: Medieval images showing trepanning, cauterisation and barber surgeons Slide 13-15: Background information about the key individuals John of Arderne, Hugh and Theodoric of Lucca and Abulcasis Slide 16: Activity – Was there progress in Medieval surgery task with challenge. Slide 17: Activity – Printable worksheet for the lesson based on the fact sheet. Slide 18: Follow Up challenge Tasks Slide 19: Useful class clips and reading links Slide 20: Example Exam Questions Slide 21-22: Learning Review Quiz (with answers) Slide 23: The main factors which caused change in Medicine Diagram Slide 24: Lesson Fact Sheet – based on the AQA 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.
USA Conflict at Home & Abroad Revision Display Timeline - GCSE History Edexcel
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USA Conflict at Home & Abroad Revision Display Timeline - GCSE History Edexcel

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This useful timeline clearly displays all of the main events covered in the Edexcel Paper 3 topic The USA, 1954-1975: Conflict at home and abroad. The resource can be used as a revision tool, book insert or high quality display for your classroom. Once purchased you will receive: 1 x full colour timeline (Power Point) 1 x black and white timeline which can be then adapted or coloured by students 1 x PDF version of the above I would really appreciate a review of the resource if you feel it has been useful. I will also soon be begin publishing lessons and bundles for this topic (April 2023).