This lesson examines the case study of Derek Bentley, with a focus on the public reaction to his sentence and how his punishment led to the abolition of the death penalty. Slide 1: Title slide - To explain the controversy of Derek Bentley’s execution in 1953 Slide 2-4: Learning recap - key terms, with printable version for students and answers revealed. Slide 5: Starter Task - Students read and listen to the lyrics of Elvis Costello’s Let him Dangle’ in order to infer information about the Derek Bentley case. Slide 6: The story of the Derek Bentley case, written in a student friendly format. Slide 7: Explanation practice table Slide 8: Activity - students imagine they are on the side of the defence and the prosecution and write down what their arguments would be. Slide 9: Learning Task questions with challenge Slide 10 - 11: Practice 12 and 4 mark questions Slide 12: Lesson Fact Sheet 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.

This lesson examines how prisons have developed, especially with their specialisation and focus on the reform of young people. Power Point 1:A4 Worksheets Power Point 2: Slide 1: To explain the development and specialisation of the prison system in modern Britain Slide 2-3: Prison chronology recap activity Slide 3: Key terms to help with the lesson Slide 5-7: Discussion about the case of Vicky Pryce and Chris Huhne Slide 8: Source inference about the prison population in Britain Slide 9: Discussion - why has the prison population rapidly increased? Slide 10: Source inference about the prison population of age and gender Slide 11: Background information about the changing attitudes towards children in prison. Slide 12: The main changes to the penal system after c.1900 Slide 13-17: A variety of short clips about young people in prisons. This will go along with the worksheets provided. Slide 18-19: Practice exam questions Slide 20: An additional activity which looks at the public attitudes towards prisons in modern Britain. Slide 21-22: Key term crossword with answers revealed Slide 23: Lesson Fact Sheet 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.

This resource contains all the subject knowledge needed to study or revise for Edexcel’s GCSE History Paper 1 Topic - Notting Hill (The Historical Environment). The resource contains two sets of fact sheets (one is more differentiated) and follows the specification guidelines. The fact sheets are as follows: Fact Sheet 1: The impact of the Second World War on Britain (A wider historical context) Fact Sheet 2: The reasons for Caribbean migration to London and Notting Hill Fact Sheet 3: Housing Conditions for migrants in Notting Hill and Bruce Kenrick’s Notting Hill Housing Fact Sheet 4: The Impact of Caribbean culture on Notting Hill Fact Sheet 5: Racism and Policing in Notting Hill and Anti-immigration groups Fact Sheet 6: The Notting Hill Riots (1958) Fact Sheet 7: The murder of Kelso Cochrane and the Union Movement Fact Sheet 8: Black Activism - Claudia Jones and the West Indian Gazette and Caribbean Carnival Fact Sheet 9: Frank Crichlow, the Mangrove Nine and British Black Panthers 2023 UPDATE: Please be aware that all images used in the production of these fact sheets are copyright free and in Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise stated in the notes section below each slide.

In this lesson, students will learn about the early life of Elizabeth I as a princess growing up in the royal household. The lesson will cover the type of lessons she excelled in at school, her education at home and her relationship with her family. Students will be able to complete a number of activities to demonstrate their knowledge of Princess Elizabeth’s education such as writing a school report for her. The lesson includes a number of activities which can be adapted to students of all ages, two fact sheets, starter and learning review tasks and a number of other discussion questions. 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.

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 how Thomas Cromwell was able to cleverly secure an annulment from Catherine of Aragon. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions relating to Cromwell: Why did Henry VIII want to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon? How did Thomas Cromwell secure the annulment? How did securing the annulment further Cromwell’s career in Henry’s government? 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: 2x A4 printable worksheets for students to write on 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – How did Cromwell secure Henry’s divorce from Catherine of Aragon? Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: Which statement best describes religion in England at the start of Henry’s reign? Answer given with challenge question to follow. Slide 4: Learning Recap 1: Students use images to help them recap why Henry VIII wanted to annul his marriage with Catherine of Aragon. Slide 5-6: Learning Recap 2: Students aim to recap the role of 6 key individuals to help explain why the annulment to Catherine had failed by 1529. Slide 7: Starter Task: A problem solving discussion task. You can then return to this at the end of the lesson. Slide 8: Task – Students to be given two sided A4 worksheet (also included in the resource) Slide 9: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 10: Example Exam Questions Slide 11-12: Learning Review Quiz – with answers revealed Slide 13: Lesson Fact Sheet 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.

This highly accessible resource can be used as a revision booklet, a set of knowledge organisers or be easily adapted into a lesson-based workbook to accompany students’ learning about the American West. All knowledge & example exam questions are based on the most recent updates to the GCSE specification ready for the 2025 exam series. For example, the booklet will refer to Indigenous Peoples, rather than Plains Indians and ask students to ‘Explain ONE consequence’ rather than two. It includes 32 pages and each A4 page includes: An outline of the topic area Information directly linked to the GCSE specification Key terms linked to the topic area Questions and activities I would be grateful if you could leave a review for the resource if you feel it has been effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this as your feedback is highly valued. All images used in this resource 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. For Edexcel GCSE History (1-9) Period Study – The American West c.1840 – c.1890.

This lesson examines the main push and pull factors for the migration into the American West including the idea of the Manefest Destiny. 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.

This lesson examines the importance and the impact of the Gold Rush on the increased lawlessness in growing mining towns of California. All of the resources you need will be included in the 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.

This lesson examines continuity and change in Norman law enforcement and use of punishments. The lesson includes all the factual information as well as all of the resources you will need for teaching this lesson. There is no need for any additional text books. Slide 1: Title slide - To examine methods of law enforcement and punishment in Norman England Slide 2: Recap Quiz Slide 3: Starter Task - Visual source analysis of a trial by combat Slide 4: Lesson Fact Sheet Slide 5: Compare and contrast worksheet Slide 6: Task Sheet outline Slide 7-14: Practice Exam questions with practice Exam question student friendly printable versions. Slide 15-16: Norman Crime and Punishment Crossword with answers revealed Slide 17: What causes change slide Power Point 2 - A4 printable Worksheets 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.

This lesson examines the role that religion played in aspects of Crime and Punishment in Medieval England. The lesson includes all the factual information as well as all of the resources you will need for teaching this lesson. There is no need for any additional text books. Slide 1: Title slide - To examine the role and influence of the Church on Medieval Crime and Punishment Slide 2: Starter Task - match the pictures the the facts you already know about the power of the church Slide 3: Background - The power of religion in Medieval England Slide 4: The kings’ conflict with the Church Slide 5-6: Background information about religion in Medieval England Slide 7: Outline of the task sheets Slide 8: Bigger view of task 1 for use on the board Slide 9: Useful clios - links to BBc Bitesize Slide 10-12: Practice Exam question (12 marker) with example outline and sentence starters Slide 13: Lesson Recap Slide 14: What causes change slide Slide 15: Lesson Fact Sheet 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.

This lesson questions: What were the changes that some women experienced. Why there were these changes. What opposition did these changes come up against. All of the lessons for the Weimar and Nazi Germany topic 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.

This lesson covers the cultural and linguistic changes introduced by the Norman aristocracy after 1066 with a focus on detailed facts. The lesson includes: Clear learning aim with learning outcomes linked to GCSE grades, a recap from previous learning, an engaging starter task, background information, a pit-stop plenary, a choice of tasks for all levels and learning styles, clearly written instructions in the notes section of each slide, extension questions, 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. Please be kind enough to leave a review if you have found this lesson useful. 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 is a direct follow on from the previous lesson about Pasteur’s Germ Theory and covers Koch’s identification of microbes as well as the importance of the methods he used. The lesson includes: Clear learning aims and achievements Recap task: Fill in the missing term to recap the knowledge of Pasteur Starter activity: A source analysis showing Koch as St. George. Task Sheet 1: A task sheet which can easily be adapted for students to use with their text books or on the sheet itself. Extension Task Sheet: A series of 5 interesting and optional questions or tasks to complete. Exam focus: Example GCSE questions linked to the lesson and unit Plenary: Finish the sentence discussion. 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… Please be kind enough to leave a review if you have found this resource effective. 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and cartoon images have been attributed where appropriate and are, to the best of my knowledge, all in the public domain. 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 takes the students through where the Western Front was, as well as the location of the trenches, the trench system and the features of the trench itself. There are opportunities for the students to practice exam skills such as describing two features and analysing how useful sources are. All materials needed for the teaching of the lesson are included such as student worksheets and a fact sheet which is intended to replace the text book. 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and cartoon images have been attributed where appropriate and are, to the best of my knowledge, all in the public domain. 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 includes all of the materials and resources needed to teach students about the Chain of Evacuation for wounded soldiers during the First World War. Worksheets and practice exam questions are included as well as a fact sheet which means you do not need the use of text book. 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 explores the various reasons why there was conflict and tension between the homesteaders and the cattle ranchers. All the resources are included for the teaching of the lesson and so there is no need for any text books. 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.

In this lesson, students will be able to fully explain the main reasons which led to the downfall and execution of Henry VIII’s Chief Minister, Thomas Cromwell. 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 was Thomas Cromwell unpopular by 1540? What was the role of the Duke of Norfolk in Cromwell’s downfall? What was the longer-term impact of Cromwell’s execution? 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 main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Thomas Cromwell’s Fall from Power (1540) Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: ‘Not another Thomas’ – Match up the ‘Tudor Thomas’ to his role. Answers revealed. Slide 4-5: Thomas Cromwell Recap: Students to use their prior knowledge of Thomas Cromwell to fill in the missing words. Answers revealed. Slide 6: Background Information: Who was Thomas Howard, the Duke of Norfolk? Slide 7-9: Task 1: Cromwell V’s Norfolk. Students use the fact files about Thomas Cromwell and the Duke of Norfolk to identify why there was conflict between them. Printouts included Slide 10-11: Task 2: Students explain the main reasons for Cromwell’s downfall using a P.E.E. table. Slide 12: Task 3 – What was the impact of Cromwell’s death? A discussion-based diagram and task. Slide 14-15: Lesson Learning Review – True or False Quiz – with answers Slide 16: Example Exam Questions Slide 17-18: End of Unit/Key Topic Blockbusters Style quiz with full instructions. Fully animated and great fun! 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.

In this lesson, students will investigate the main reforms (changes) that Thomas Cromwell introduced to Henry VIII’s government between 1533-1540. 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: What problems did Cromwell identify in government? What reforms did Cromwell introduce to government? What impact did Cromwell’s reforms have? 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 main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Thomas Cromwell’s Reforms to Henry VIII’s government 1533-1540 Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: What are the main roles of parliament today? (With answers provided) Slide 4-5: Recap Quiz: Students recap their knowledge of Thomas Cromwell so far. Multiple choice with answers given. Slide 6: Starter Activity 1: Explain the problems Slide 7-8: Starter Activity 2: Key term match up – all of the terms are essential to understand Cromwell’s reforms. Slide 9: Background information – An overview and outline of Cromwell’s reforms Slide 10-11: Task 1 – Students use a table to break down the reforms, and their impact. Slide 12: Task 2 – An activity based on the impact of Cromwell’s reforms. Slide 13: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 14: Example Exam Questions Slide 15: Learning Review 1: What’s the question quiz Slide 16: Learning Review 2: Cromwell’s Consequences Activity Slide 17: Lesson Fact Sheet 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.

In this lesson, students will be able to investigate the main reasons for Anne Boleyn’s downfall and her eventual execution in 1536. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions relating to Anne Boleyn: What crimes was Anne Boleyn accused of? How had Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII’s relationship declined by 1536? What were the main reasons for the downfall and execution of Anne Boleyn? 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 – Why was Anne Boleyn executed? 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Why was Anne Boleyn executed in 1536? Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: Methods of execution in the 1500s. Slide 4-5: As You Enter Warm Up 2: Students analyse two illustrations of Anne Boleyn’s execution and look out for similarities and differences. Slide 6-7: Learning Recap: Nine questions from the topic so far which link to this lesson. Answers revealed. Slide 8: Background Information: What happened during Anne Boleyn’s final days? Slide 9: Task 1 – Students sort the reasons for Anne Boleyn’s downfall and execution. This links to the additional A4 worksheet. Slide 10-11: Task 2 – The role of key individuals in Anne downfall. A printable worksheet included. Slide 12: Role Play Activity & Instructions Slide 13: Challenge Source Analysis Task Slide 14: Higher Level Challenge Task – How do all the reasons for Anne Boleyn’s execution link to each other? Slide 15: Lesson Follow Up Questions Slide 16: Example exam/assessment questions Slide 17 – 18: Learning Review Quiz – with answers revealed Slide 19: Lesson fact sheet 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.