Welcome to RA Resources. I have an extended range of fully resourced, high quality History lessons for KS2, KS3 and GCSE aimed at schools, tutors and home learning. Having taught History abroad and then in Cornwall for 20 years, these lessons reflect my creativity and teaching experience.
Please feel free to email me with any enquiries about the resources on offer. You can keep up to date with my latest published lessons using the Facebook link in my shop.
Welcome to RA Resources. I have an extended range of fully resourced, high quality History lessons for KS2, KS3 and GCSE aimed at schools, tutors and home learning. Having taught History abroad and then in Cornwall for 20 years, these lessons reflect my creativity and teaching experience.
Please feel free to email me with any enquiries about the resources on offer. You can keep up to date with my latest published lessons using the Facebook link in my shop.
This lesson 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.
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.
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).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.