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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 - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Norman Landownership  (Lesson 18)
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GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Norman Landownership (Lesson 18)

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This lesson covers the changes to landownership as a method of control used by William after 1071. 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 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 Through Time - Overview of skills and knowledge (Lesson 1)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Medicine Through Time - Overview of skills and knowledge (Lesson 1)

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This lesson is to be used as a first lesson introduction to the GCSE History topic, Medicine Through Time. Students will gain an understanding of the exam format, question types and topics. There are then a choice of tasks relating to the key terms, key periods of history and key causes that will be used throughout the lessons. Please be kind enough to leave a review if you have found this lesson 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 - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Norman Sheriff & Forest Laws (Lesson 26)
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GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Norman Sheriff & Forest Laws (Lesson 26)

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This lesson cover the changes introduced by William to law and order. There is a focos on the Forest Laws and the role of the sheriff as well as other changes introduced by the Normans. 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: Medicine in Britain - 1900-Present - Lifestyle Factors (Lesson 29)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Medicine in Britain - 1900-Present - Lifestyle Factors (Lesson 29)

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This lesson covers the progress made by scientists in developing the link between a person’s lifestyle and disease or illness. The factors are identified and students will also explain why this was an important development to make and the impact it had on health. 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 - The Impact of Migrants (Lesson 15)
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GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: Migrants Industrial Britain - The Impact of Migrants (Lesson 15)

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This lesson examines the many contributions which were made by migrants to British society in the period 1700-1900. As with every other resource in this topic, the lesson includes a fact sheet which includes all the content needed for the lesson. 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 3-4: Previous learning filling in the missing terms Slide 5: Starter activity - picture based quiz Slide 6: Lesson outline of the main contributions made by migrants Slide 7 - 13: A number of high quality images linked to the contributions made by migrants Slide 14: A selection of three tasks for students to complete Slide 15: Follow Up Challenge Questions and additional research task Slide 16: 12 and 16 mark practice exam questions Slide 17-18: Learning Review match up activity with answers revealed Slide 19: Lesson fact sheet
GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - The Reforms of Wolsey inc. Eltham Ordinances  (Lesson 4)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - The Reforms of Wolsey inc. Eltham Ordinances (Lesson 4)

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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 all about Cardinal Thomas Wolsey’s Reforms. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions relating to Wolsey’s Reforms: What were Wolsey’s reforms to enclosure, finances and justice? What were the Eltham Ordinances? How successful and effective were Wolsey’s reforms? Why did Wolsey’s reforms anger the rich? 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 Wolsey’s Reforms Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: Lesson Warm Up: What is a tax and which type of tax is the fairest? Slide 4-5: Thomas Wolsey Recap True or False Quiz – 12 statements with answer and explanations revealed. Slide 6: Starter – A focus on the key terms of the lesson. Slide 7-10: Background Information – Each slide gives a basic overview of Wolsey’s reforms to enclosure, finances, justice and the Eltham Ordinances. Slide 11-12: Task – A table for students to make notes about each reform, its aims and successes and failures. Slide 13: Follow Up Task – A detailed analysis of Wolsey’s financial reforms – a link to Maths Slide 14: Follow Up Challenge Questions Side 15: Example Exam Questions Slide 16-17: Learning Review Quiz – With answers revealed Slide 18: Lesson Fact Sheet – Based on the GCSE Edexcel Specification 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: Henry VIII & his Ministers - UNIT 2 BUNDLE (7 lessons)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII & his Ministers - UNIT 2 BUNDLE (7 lessons)

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This bundle contains all the lessons/resources you will need to teach the second unit/key topic of Edexcel’s British Depth Study Henry VIII and his Ministers. The lessons included in this bundle include: Lesson 11: Thomas Cromwell’s rise to power Lesson 12: Thomas Cromwell’s role in the divorce from Catherine of Aragon Lesson 13: The downfall & execution of Anne Boleyn Lesson 14: The life and impact of Jane Seymour Lesson 15: Thomas Cromwell’s reforms Lesson 16: The rise and fall of Anne of Cleves Lesson 17: The downfall and execution of Thomas Cromwell in 1540 These are high quality, fully resourced lessons which do not require any text books. Each lesson contains a range of warm up tasks, starter activities, discussion questions, engaging background information, learning tasks, practice exam questions, A4 printable worksheets, learning reviews and much more!
GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII & his Ministers - UNIT 3 BUNDLE (9 lessons)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII & his Ministers - UNIT 3 BUNDLE (9 lessons)

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This bundle contains all the lessons/resources you will need to teach the second unit/key topic of Edexcel’s GCSE British Depth Study - Henry VIII and his Ministers. The lessons included in this bundle include: Lesson 18: Henry VIII’s Break from Rome Lesson 19: The Act of Supremacy & The Act of Succession Lesson 20: Opposition from Elizabeth Barton, John Fisher & Thomas More Lesson 21: The impact of the Reformation on the English Church Lesson 22: The Role of Monasteries in Early Tudor England Lesson 23: The Reasons for the Dissolution of the Monasteries Lesson 24: The Impact of the Dissolution of the Monasteries Lesson 25: The Causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace Lesson 26: The events, failure and significance of the Pilgrimage of Grace. These are high quality, fully resourced lessons which do not require any text books. Each lesson contains a range of warm up tasks, starter activities, discussion questions, engaging background information, learning tasks, practice exam questions, A4 printable worksheets, learning reviews and much more!
GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Events of Battle of Hastings  (Lesson 9)
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GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Events of Battle of Hastings (Lesson 9)

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Lesson Summary: Part 1 of two lessons that starts to look at the events of the Battle of Hastings and also the advantages and disadvantages of the Norman and Anglo-Saxon armies. Slide 1: Learning Aim and Key Terms Slide 2: GCSE Learning Outcomes Slide 3: Printable recap crossword to recall key terms about the Battle of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge from previous learning. Slide 4: Crossword answers revealed on the board. Slide 5: Starter - Spot the difference (with differentiation) between the Norman Knights and Saxon Housecarls. Slide 6: Background clip with 8 linked questions Slide 7: Background information about the main events leading up to the 14th October. Slide 8: Background slide covering the Fryd. Slide 9: Task Instructions for the ‘Living Graph’. Slide 10: Printable worksheet to give students so they can track each stage of the Battle of Hastings and rate the success of both sides. Slide 11: Example slide of how to complete the living graph Slide 12: Extension task involving the theme of turning points in the Battle of Hastings. Slide 13: Replacement/alternative worksheet with three sets of differentiated questions which are answered using the fact sheets. Slide 14: A selection of 4 mark ‘Describe two features of’ type questions. Slide 15: Plenary - A recap pyramid. Slide 16: Just for fun slide with funny Bayeaux Tapestry cartoon. Slide 17-18: Fact sheets for the lesson which can be used as a revision tool, recap sheet or solely for the lesson itself without the need for the text books.
GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine: Religious & Rational Treatments and Prevention (Lesson 5)
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GCSE History Edexcel - Medicine: Religious & Rational Treatments and Prevention (Lesson 5)

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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 has a focus on how the people of Medieval Britain treated and attempted to prevent medical problems linked with the Theory of the Four Humours and Miasma. The lesson includes both supernatural & religious treatments as well as the more rational treatments of the time. The lesson includes a recap from previous learning, choice of starter task, background information about the wider historical context, a set of learning tasks which are differentiated for higher and lower ability, extention task/s, a focus on the exam questions, a review (plenary) and finally two fact sheets which can be used as a replacement for any books. Please be kind enough to leave a review if you have found this lesson effective.
GCSE History Edexcel: Medicine in Britain - Prevention & Treatment 1500-1700 (Lesson 11)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Medicine in Britain - Prevention & Treatment 1500-1700 (Lesson 11)

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This lesson investigates how far methods of treatment and prevention changed in the Early Modern period 1500-1700. The lesson includes: Clear learning aims and achievements, a recap task, a starter activity, background information, a variety of tasks to pick from to suite your students learning style and ability, extension and challenge tasks, exam question and example answer, a learning review (plenary) and finally a fact sheet which can be used as a stand alone resource for the lesson or as part of revision/student catch up. 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: Medicine in Britain - The Causes of Disease 1500-1700 (Lesson 9)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Medicine in Britain - The Causes of Disease 1500-1700 (Lesson 9)

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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 covers the continuity and change in ideas about the cause of disease in the Early Modern period 1500-1700. This lesson includes: Clear learning aims and achievements, a recap task, a starter activity, background information, a variety of tasks to pick from to suite your students learning style and ability, extension and challenge tasks, exam questions, a learning review (plenary) and finally a fact sheet which can be used as a stand alone resource for the lesson or as part of revision/student catch up. Please be kind enough to leave a review if you have found this resource effective.
GCSE History Edexcel: Medicine in Britain - Improvements Medical Training 1500-1700 (Lesson 13)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Medicine in Britain - Improvements Medical Training 1500-1700 (Lesson 13)

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This lesson specifically covers the extent of medical training for physicians, apothecaries and surgeons during the Early Modern period. Students aim to identify what changed, why and then evaluate the most significant improvement. The lesson includes: Clear learning aims and achievements, a recap task, a starter activity, background information, an easily copied table where students can fill in information about the improvements, extension and challenge tasks, exam questions, a learning review (plenary) and finally a fact sheet which can be used as a stand alone resource for the lesson or as part of revision/student catch up. 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 Medicine Historic Environment - Blood Transfusion, Plastic Surgery (Lesson 11)
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GCSE History Medicine Historic Environment - Blood Transfusion, Plastic Surgery (Lesson 11)

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This is my final lesson covering Medicine on the British Sector of the Western Front. It covers the developments in blood transfusion, blood storage, brain surgery and plastic surgery. All resources for teaching this lesson are included so there is no need for any text books. 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 Medicine Historic Environment - Infections, broken bones & x-rays  (Lesson 10)
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GCSE History Medicine Historic Environment - Infections, broken bones & x-rays (Lesson 10)

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This lesson covers how methods developed during the First World War to better treat infections and broken bones, for example with the development of the Thomas Splint, x-ray machines, wound excision, the Carrel-Dakin method and amputations. 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: Crime & Punishment - 1900 - Present Changing Crimes (Lesson 23)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Crime & Punishment - 1900 - Present Changing Crimes (Lesson 23)

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A4 Worksheet: Two example of 4 mark questions for students to write their answers on and a worksheet for the lesson. Power Point: Slide 1: Title - To examine the new methods used to carry out ‘old’ crimes in the modern period. Slide 2: Recap of the previous lesson - picture clues Slide 3: Discussion task - how and why might the methods of crime change? Slide 4: Activity sheet outline and follow up challenge tasks Slide 5: An example of how to answer the 4 mark question with a model answer and instructions Slide 6-7: Two 4 mark questions Slide 8: Lesson fact sheet Slide 9: Learning review 10 question quiz Slide 10: Learning review 10 question quiz answers 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.
KS3 KS2 Tudor History: Queen Elizabeth I - Strengths and Weaknesses
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KS3 KS2 Tudor History: Queen Elizabeth I - Strengths and Weaknesses

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Thank you for viewing this resource. The activities in this resource will briefly introduce students to Elizabeth I. Then, students will be given facts about her reign to weigh up her strengths and weaknesses. This will be followed by a range of worksheet based activities as well as an opportunity to compare the strengths of the Tudor monarchy compared with the strengths needed for a monarch in modern day Britain. As well as the main power point you will also receive an additional homework research task sheet to supplement the learning about Elizabeth I. UPDATE 2023: 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 - The Civil Rights Act 1957 & SCLC (Lesson 7)
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GCSE History Edexcel: USA Conflict Home & Abroad - The Civil Rights Act 1957 & SCLC (Lesson 7)

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This lesson examines how the success of the Montgomery bus boycott led to the 1957 Civil Rights Act as well as the formation of the Southern Christian Leadership Council. Students assess the impact of the Civil Rights Act and also have an opportunity to contrast two different interpretations. 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 presentation includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions Slide 3: Recap activity timeline of key events Slide 4: Recap activity answers Slide 5-6: Exam Skill Practice - Two different interpretations about the impact of the bus boycott. Student printout version included. Slides 7-11: Engaging and animated background knowledge about the SCLC and Civil Rights Act with discussion questions included. Slide 12: Worksheet based question sheet Slide 13-14: Learning Review Activity Slide 15-16: Two fact sheets including all the information needed for the lesson based on GCSE specification 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 - Success of the Montgomery Bus Boycott (Lesson 6)
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GCSE History Edexcel: USA Conflict Home & Abroad - Success of the Montgomery Bus Boycott (Lesson 6)

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This lesson specifically examines the main reasons why the Montgomery Bus Boycott was successful in achieving its aim of desegregating buses in 1956. As well as other activities, students will then have an opportunity to answer a 12 mark practice exam question on this topic. 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 presentation includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions Slide 3-4: Key Term Match Up Recap and answers Slides 5-7: Previous Learning about the Bus Boycott Chronology Activity with printable sheet and answers Slide 8: Source Starter Task Analysis Slide 9: Source Starter Task Analysis Student Print Out Slide 10: Background information about the success of the case Slide 11: Class discuss and source about why the boycott was successful Slide 12: Basic comprehension style worksheet about the court case Slides 13-16: An overview of the 12 mark question and how to structure (includes a model answer PEE paragraph) Slide 17: A printable table for students to organise their notes about the reasons Slide 18: Challenge Follow Up Questions Slides 19-20: True or False Learning Review Slides 21-22: Fact Sheets for the 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. 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 - Civil and Voting Rights Acts (1964-5) (Lesson 12)
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GCSE History Edexcel: USA Conflict Home & Abroad - Civil and Voting Rights Acts (1964-5) (Lesson 12)

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This lesson has a focus on the role of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson and the Civil Rights Act (1964) and Voting Rights Act (1965). There is a strong emphasis this lesson on exam skills with practice questions for Section B of the exam paper. 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: Image recap activity Slide 5: An overview of the three main presidents and their involvement in civil rights Slide 6: An background information slide about the roles of Kennedy and Johnson with helping the progress of the civil rights movement Slide 7: Main student activity sheet Slide 8-10: Student overview of the ‘How useful’ question with two practice sources and printable answer sheets for students. Slides 11-14: An overview, structure guide and printable answer sheets for the two interpretation questions Slide 15: A student structure guide to the final question 3d Slide 16: Learning Review quiz Slide 17-18: Two fact sheets based on the Edexcel specification 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.