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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.
GCSE History Edexcel: Crime & Punishment - Introduction to the Topic (Lesson 1)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Crime & Punishment - Introduction to the Topic (Lesson 1)

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This lesson provides the students with a basic knowledge of the Crime and Punishment paper and allows them to practice some of the key skills needed for the paper. All of the resources for the teaching of the lesson are included and so there is no need for any text books. Slide 1: Title - To gain a general overview of the skills and knowledge needed to study Crime and Punishment Slide 2: A copy of the exam paper front cover to go through with students Slide 3: An overview of the three question types for this part of their exam Slide 4: An outline of what a ‘Thematic Study’ is. Slide 5: A discussion about the defintitions of ‘crime’, ‘law enforcement’ and ‘punishment’. Slide 6: A slide which outlines the main reasons for change and continuity Slide 7-8: A chronology task for students to place key periods of time and events in the correct order. Slide 9-12: A key term activity - students have to read the key term and then select the correct meaning. Slide 13-14: Fact organisation activity - this will give the students a brief overview of the some of the topics they will study over the course of this unit. Slide 15: Lesson Fact Sheet Slide 16: A basic course overview 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.
24. GCSE History Edexcel 1-9 Weimar & Nazi Germany 1918-39 Paper 3: Nazi reduction in unemployment.
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24. GCSE History Edexcel 1-9 Weimar & Nazi Germany 1918-39 Paper 3: Nazi reduction in unemployment.

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This lesson looks at the various methods used by the Nazis to reduce unemployment but also questions the usefulness of these statistics by taking into account the ‘hidden unemployed’. 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.
GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: The Feudal System (Lesson 21)
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GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: The Feudal System (Lesson 21)

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This lesson aims to explain the workings of the Feudal System, the roles in a feudal society and the benefits it gave William as king. 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, exam practice questions, extension questions, a plenary, differentiation for higher ability students and two fact sheets which can be used on its own or alongside other resources you may have. 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.
GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: William's Personality & Robert (Lesson 30)
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GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: William's Personality & Robert (Lesson 30)

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This lesson has a focus on the personality and qualities of William as both an invader and king. It also covers William’s relationship to his brother Robert who will be key to having an understanding of the final lesson (31). Please be kind enough to leave a review if you have found this lesson useful. 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, 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. 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.
GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Social & Economic change  (Lesson 24)
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GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Social & Economic change (Lesson 24)

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This lesson questions how far society and the economy changed after 1066. It will also challenge the students to think about short and long term changes as well as positive and negative changes. 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, exam practice questions, extension questions, a plenary, differentiation for higher ability students and two fact sheets which can be used on its own or alongside other resources you may have. Please provide feedback if you have found this lesson useful. Thanks 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.
GCSE History Edexcel: Medicine in Britain - Explaining Medical Progress in the 1800s (Lesson 27)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Medicine in Britain - Explaining Medical Progress in the 1800s (Lesson 27)

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This lesson comes right at the end of Unit 3 (18th & 19th century Britain) and specifically asks students to explain why there were so many medical breakthroughs in the 18th and 19th century. Students are given all the factors they needs with a variety of tasks for all abilities. They then have the opportunity to answer a 16 mark question based on this unit. 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.
GCSE History Medicine Historic Environment - Transporting the Injured (Lesson 4)
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GCSE History Medicine Historic Environment - Transporting the Injured (Lesson 4)

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This lesson looks at the methods used to transport the injured soldiers from the frontline to hospitals. It has a focus on the problems and challenges presented by the environment of the Western Front. All resources for the teaching of this lesson are included such as worksheets, information sheet, practice exam questions and a variety of sources. 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.
GCSE History Medicine Historic Environment - RAMC, FANY & VAD (Lesson 7)
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GCSE History Medicine Historic Environment - RAMC, FANY & VAD (Lesson 7)

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This lesson includes all of the information needed to teach students about the role of the RAMC, FANY and VAD. There is a brief link to the underground hospital at Arras as part of this. You will get all of the resources needed such as fact sheets and worksheets as well as a range of exam questions the students can practice with. 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.
GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Revolt of Earls 1075 (Lesson 19)
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GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Revolt of Earls 1075 (Lesson 19)

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This lesson is likely to cover 2 hours. It questions the causes, features, events and reasons for the failure of the Revolt of the Earls in 1075. 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 choice of tasks for all levels, clearly written instructions in the notes section of each slide, exam practice questions, extension questions, a plenary, differentiation for higher ability students and two fact sheets which can be used on its own or alongside other resources you may have. 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.
GCSE History Edexcel: The American West - Increased Lawlessness (Lesson 13)
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GCSE History Edexcel: The American West - Increased Lawlessness (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. 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.
GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Reasons for Henry's Annulment to Catherine of Aragon (Lesson 8)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Reasons for Henry's Annulment to Catherine of Aragon (Lesson 8)

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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 marriage between Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, along with the reasons for the annulment. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions relating to Henry’s marriage with Catherine of Aragon: Why did Henry VIII marry Catherine of Aragon? What was the marriage between Henry and Catherine like? Why did Henry VIII want to annul the marriage with Catherine of Aragon by 1527? 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/diagram of the reasons for the annulment 1x A4 printable worksheet explaining the reasons 1x A4 printable worksheet based on historical interpretations of Catherine of Aragon. 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Why did Henry VIII Annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon? Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3-4: As You Enter Warm Up: Divorce in the modern world discussion and quiz with answers revealed. Slide 5-6: Learning Recap 1: Catherine of Aragon multiple choice quiz with answers revealed. Slide 7: Key Term Explanation: What is the difference between divorce and annulment? Slide 8: Background information: Portraits of Catherine and Anne Boleyn. Slide 9: Interpretation Task: What is the difference between the two historical interpretations of Catherine of Aragon? Slide 10: Task 1: The reasons for the annulment activity and challenge questions. Slide 11: Task 2: An optional creative writing task. Side 12: Example exam questions Slide 13-14: Learning Review Quiz with answers Slide 15: 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.
GCSE History Edexcel: The American West - Problems with Farming & Surviving the Plains (Lesson 7)
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GCSE History Edexcel: The American West - Problems with Farming & Surviving the Plains (Lesson 7)

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This lesson examines the various problems faced by the early settlers on the Great Plains for farming as well as their general survival. All the resources are included to teach the lesson and so there is no need for any text book. 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.
GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Resistance Hereward the Wake Ely (Lesson 16)
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GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Resistance Hereward the Wake Ely (Lesson 16)

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This lesson specifically focusses on Hereward the Wake’s resistance at Ely and then encourages the students to think about why all of the rebellions between 1068-71 were a failure. The lesson includes: Clear learning aim with learning outcomes linked to GCSE grades, a recap from previous learning, an engaging starter task, background information with a map of Ely’s location, a choice of tasks for all levels including a sort tasks and comprehension question sheets, clearly written instructions in the notes section of each slide, exam practice questions, extension questions, a plenary, differentiation for higher ability students and a fact sheet which can be used on its own or alongside other resources you may have. 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.
GCSE History Edexcel: Medicine in Britain - Andreas Vesalius (Lesson 14)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Medicine in Britain - Andreas Vesalius (Lesson 14)

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This lesson covers the importance and impact of the work carried out by Vesalius in the 1500s and how it progressed medicine. The lesson includes: Clear learning aims and achievements Recap task: Crossword for the board or printable for students Starter activity: Discussion about a source showing an illustration of Vesalius during a dissection. Background information:8 slides which outline the work of Vesalius Task Sheet 1: Students asked to think about Vesalius as a key individual Vs other factors which helped him such as the printing press. Task Sheet 2: A differentiated version of the sheet above Task Sheet 3: A comprehension style sheet as an alternative task Exam focus: Give examples of a 12 and 16 mark exam question Plenary: A true or false quiz to assess student learning 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. ** 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.
GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: Migrants Industrial Britain - Which Groups Migrated and Why? (Lesson 13)
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GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: Migrants Industrial Britain - Which Groups Migrated and Why? (Lesson 13)

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This lesson examines which migrant groups came to Britain the period 1700-1900 and helps students explain why. The focus will be on the following groups: Irish migrants, Jewish migrants, African migrants, Asian migrants and European migrants (German, Italian, French). 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 the first instance. Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes Slide 3: Previous learning recap quiz Slide 4: Previous learning recap quiz answers Slide 5: Where did migrant groups come from quiz (and answers) Slide 6: Task 1: Table of information Slide 7: Follow Up Tasks Slide 8: Map/diagram task Slide 9: Comprehension questions Slide 10: 4 mark exam practice questions Slide 11: 12 and 16 mark Practice exam questions Slide 12-13 Two fact sheets
GCSE History Edexcel: Notting Hill Migrants Historic Environment - Black activism (Lesson 9)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Notting Hill Migrants Historic Environment - Black activism (Lesson 9)

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This lesson specifically examines the impact of black activist groups - Claudia Jones and the West Indian Gazette and the formation of the British Black Panthers. The lesson includes practice exam questions as well as an information sheet which contains the subject knowledge needed for the lesson. Therefore, the lesson does not require any additional text books. Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson aims Slide 3-4: Recap Task - Students have to match some useful statistics from this unit to the matching fact. Answers revealed on slide 4. Slide 5: Printable student sheet for the recap task Slide 6: Starter Task - Students are given three discussions questions about the influence of newspapers. Slides 7-14: Background knowledge and photographs to show the influence of Claudia Jones and the Black Panther movement in Britain. Slide 15: Learning Task Option 1 - A table for students to take notes into Slide 16: Learning Task Option 2 - Students copy and complete the sentences to show their knowledge and understanding of the lesson. Slide 17: Worksheet which includes the use of sources about the role of Claudia Jones and the British Black Panthers. Slides 18-19: Practice ‘Two features’ questions with printable student answer sheet Slides 20-25: Practice ‘How useful’ questions which includes printable student answer sheets, structure help and example responses. Slides 26-27: Practice ‘Follow Up’ questions Slide 28: Learning Review Slide 29: Lesson fact information sheet
GCSE History Edexcel Medicine: Western Front Historic Environment Revision Fact Sheets
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GCSE History Edexcel Medicine: Western Front Historic Environment Revision Fact Sheets

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This resource is a collection of 10 student friendly fact sheets covering all of the subject knowledge needed for the Paper 1 Medicine in Britain - Historic Environment of the British Sector of the Western Front. Each fact sheet links to an aspect of the GCSE specification and includes useful key terms, images and clearly outlines factual information. The fact sheets can be used within the classroom as a replacement for the various GCSE text books or as a useful revision guide. Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
GCSE History Edexcel: USA Conflict Home & Abroad - Brown vs Topeka Case 1954 (Lesson 3)
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GCSE History Edexcel: USA Conflict Home & Abroad - Brown vs Topeka Case 1954 (Lesson 3)

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This lesson covers the topic of the Brown vs. Topeka case (1954) and its significance to the progress in civil rights in the USA. It covers what the Brown vs. Topeka Case was as well as its short term and long term impact in the USA. I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson. The lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions Slide 3-4: Previous lesson recap quiz & answers Slide 5: Source Starter Activity Slides 6-8: Engaging background information about the case Slide 9: Printable worksheet Slide 10-11: Exam Skill Activity - What is the difference between the interpretations? Slide 12-13: Exam Skill Activity - Why are the interpretations different? Slide 14-16: Exam Skill Activity - How useful are Sources B and C Slide 17-18: Learning Review Quiz Slide 19-20: Fact Sheets Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. If you feel any errors have been made please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.
GCSE History Edexcel: USA Conflict Home & Abroad - Little Rock High School Nine (Lesson 4)
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GCSE History Edexcel: USA Conflict Home & Abroad - Little Rock High School Nine (Lesson 4)

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This lesson follows on from the Brown vs Topeka Case (1954) and examines the events at the Little Rock High School (1957) and the Little Rock Nine. It then allows students to analyse the outcome of desegregation in US schools and school boards’ attempts to prevent integration. I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Key Questions for the lesson Slide 3-4: Previous lesson recap gap fill with answers included Slide 5: Gap fill student print out Slides 6-12: Fully animated and engaging backgound information about the events at Little Rock Slide 13: Discussion ‘Why was there opposition to desegregation?’ Slide 14: Storyboard style print out about the events for lower ability students Slide 15: Printable worksheet (all answers can be found on the fact sheets) Slide 16: Think & Discuss Question Slide 17: Learning Review Pyramid Slide 18: Practice Exam Question - Interpretation difference Slides 19-20: Fact Sheets Please note that ALL images included in the lesson are copyright free and can be found in the public domain unless I have attributed them in the notes section of each slide. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me in person in the first instance to resolve any issues.
GCSE History Edexcel: Conflict Home & Abroad - Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (Lesson 20)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Conflict Home & Abroad - Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (Lesson 20)

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This lesson examines how President Johnson used the events of the Gulf of Tonkin Incident (1964) to increase America’s involvement in Vietnam after 1965. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions Slide 3-5:Previous Lesson Gap Fill - with answers revealed and a student printout version Slide 6: Source Inference Starter Task about the increasing threat of the Vietcong by 1964 Slide 7: Discussion activity about the various reasons why the Vietcong were an increasing threat by 1964. Slide 8: Overview and discussion task about Johnson’s aims in Vietnam in 1964 Slide 9-10: Background information about the Gulf of Tonkin Incident and the passing of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. Slide 11: Instructions and challenge question for the timeline task Slide 12: A printable version of the timeine for students to complete using their fact sheet Slide 13: The significance of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Slide 14: Learning Review Quiz Slide 15-16: Lesson fact sheets based on the Edexcel specification I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson. Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. A number of clipart images have also been purchased for commercial use from ‘Artsy Bee Kids’. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.