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.
These resources are designed specifically for the Edexcel GCSE History, Migrants in Britain c.800 - Present Paper 1 Topic.
You will receive the following two resources:
Resource 1: A set of 33 fact/revision sheets for the whole thematic study of Migrants in Britain. This set is mainly aimed at higher ability students.
Resource 2: A differentiated version of the 33 fact/revision sheets for the whole thematic study of Migrants in Britain. This set is mainly aimed at lower ability students.
These study materials are based on the subject knowledge and content needed for the Edexcel course.
2023 UPDATE: Please note that all clipart/images/vectors are in the public domain and Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise stated in the notes below each slide. If you see any errors please contact me in the first instance. Thank you.
This is the final set of lessons needed to teach Unit 4 of the Edexcel GCSE History Migrants in Britain. Each lesson contains a variety of tasks and activities aimed at all levels along with example exam questions, discussion tasks and learning reviews. In addition, you will also find a fact sheet for each lesson which is based on information from all GCSE text books. Therefore, there is no need for any other resources such as text books.
Lesson 18: The changes to society in the period c.1900-present
Lesson 19: The impact of both world wars on migration to Britain
Lesson 20: Migration to Britain after 1945 to the present day
Lesson 21: The experiences of migrants in Britain during the world wars.
Lesson 22: The experiences of black and Asian migrants to Britain after the world wars
Lesson 23: The impact of migration on Britain in the modern period.
Lesson 24: Case Study - Caribbean migrants to Bristol
Lesson 25: Case Study - Asian migrants to Leicester
**This lesson covers the experiences and impact of Asian migrants in Leicester after 1945. **
As always, the lesson comes with its own fact sheet and so there is no need for any additional text books.
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes
Slide 3-4: Recap quiz about the previous case study about Bristol with answers revealed
Slide 5-6: Useful key term match up activity with answers revealed
Slide 7: An overview of the location of Leicester and the main aims of the lesson
Slide 8-9: Source inference starter task - Students analyse one source about the experiences of Asian migrants to Leicester. A printable student version also available.
Slide 10: A further source investigation sheet with 6 more sources about the experiences and impact of Asian migrants in Leicester along with a series of questions.
Slide 11-12: A timeline task which gets the students to outline the main events and statistics linking to Asian migration to Leicester. Printable timeline also there.
Slide 13: A series of overall challenge questions about migration over time
Slide 14: Example 4 mark practice exam questions
Slide 15: A 23 question recap quiz sheet for students to write on. The questions cover all of unit 4.
Slide 16: Lesson fact sheet about Asian migrants to Leicester.
All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.
This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
This lesson covers the case study for the Migrants in Britain 1900-Present Day. It specifically examines Bristol after the Second World War and the experience and impact of migrants from the Caribbean. The lesson also examines the significance of the Bristol Bus Boycott.
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes
Slide 3: Previous lesson picture based recap activity about the impact of migration on modern Britain
Slide 4 - 5: Long term recap filling in the missing terms activity based on the previous case studies of Liverpool and London
Slide 6: An overview of the location of Bristol and the main focus questions of the lesson.
Slide 7: Source Starter Task - Evidence from Owen Henry about his time in Bristol in the 1960s
Slide 8-10: Why is the Edward Colston statue significant?
Slide 11-15: Photography to show students key events and individuals covered in the lesson.
Slide 16: Student source and question sheet to be used alongside the fact sheet.
Slide 17: Challenge questions and a useful link to the Bristol Museum website.
Slide 18: Example 4 mark practice questions
Slide 19-20: Wh or what am I? Quiz with answers
Slide 21: Lesson Fact Sheet in line with GCSE specification
This lesson examines and asks the students to evaluate the most significant impact of migrants in Britain during the modern period.
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes
Slide 3: Recap activity 1 (Why did migrants come to Britain during the modern period?)
Slide 4-5: Long term recap activity - What impact have migrants had over time - filling in the missing terms (with answers)
Slide 6: Instructions for activity 1 - a sorting task
Slide 7: The table of facts which can be printed for students to organise into categories
Slide 8: A slide which focus students on the idea of the overall impact of migration rather than the facts about what contributions migrants have made.
Slide 9: Which impact was the most significant?
Slide 10-11: 4 mark practice exam questions
Slide 12: 12 and 16 mark practice exam questions
Slide 13: Recap diagram
Slide 14-15: Lesson fact sheets
All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.
This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
This lesson specifically examines the experences of migrants from the Caribbean, Africa and Asia (India & Pakistan) in the second half of the 1900s. It specifically looks at the changing attitudes towards migrants after 1945, Enoch Powell’s ‘Rivers of Blood’ speech, Race Relation legislation and the riots in Brixton and Burnley/Oldham/Bradford
Slide 1:Title slide
Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes
Slide 3: The role of the media in reporting on migration
Slide 4-6: Information about Enoch Powell’s Rivers of Blood speech with analysis questions & student printout.
Slide 7-9: Source based activity based on various experiences of migrants to Britain (sources and tables included)
Slide 10: Printable question sheet for students to use alongside the lesson fact sheet
Slide 11: 1960s Political cartoon analysis to show accepted attitudes at the time.
Slide 12: Big discussion question about the overall experiences of migrants after 1945.
Slide 13-15: Photographic images showing the race riots
Slide 16: Practice exam questions
Slide 17: Recap Activity
Slide 18: Lesson fact sheet
All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.
This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
**This lesson covers the varied experiences of migrants to Britain during the First and Second World War. **
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes
Slide 3: Starter Recap 1 - Where did migrants come from during the wars and why?
Slide 4-5: Starter Recap 2 - Where did migrants come from during the wars and why? (a slightly easier version)
Slide 6: Discussion Activity - What factors determine if a migrants’ experience is positive or negative?
Slide 7: Source Inference Activity - A front page from a newspaper which shows German migrants being forced out of their homes during 1915
Slide 8-9: Background information about the significance of the British Union of Fascists
Slide 10: Instructions about how to complete the main learning task
Slide 11: Printable version of the learning task table
Slide 12: Follow Up/Challenge questions
Slide 13: 4 mark practice exam questions
Slide 14: 12 and 16 mark practice exam questions
Slide 15-17: Recap Crossword with answers and printable copies
Slide 18: Lesson Fact Sheet
All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.
This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
This lesson examines the reasons why migration increased after 1948 from places such as: India, Pakistan, Uganda, Kenya, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Key events include the British Nationality Act as well as the formation of the European Union and the UN Convention on Refugees.
Slide 1: Title slide
Slide 2: GCSE grades lesson outcomes
Slide 3: Starter Task - Recap multiple choice quiz
Slide 4: Starter Task -Recap answers
Side 5: Map showing the location of migrant countries and states covered this lesson.
Slide 6: Information slide about the British Nationality Act
Slide 7: Information slide about India and Pakistan
Slide 8: Information slide about Kenya
Slide 9: Information slide about Uganda
Slide 10: Information slide about the European Union
Slide 11: Information slide about Asylum seekers to Britain
Slide 12: Outline of the main task for the lesson
Slide 13: Printable student version of the main learning task
Slide 14: Similarities and Differences between migration post 1945
Slide 15 - 20: Useful images to help students understand the migration of these various migrant groups
Slide 21: Practice 4 mark exam questions
Slide 22: Practice 12 and 16 mark questions
Slide 23 - 24: Plenary quiz and answers
Slide 25: Lesson Fact Sheet
All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.
This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.
This bundle of lessons contains all the teaching materials you will need for Edexcel GCSE History Unit 3 - Migration in the Industrial Age 1700-1900. Each lesson comes with a variety of activities and tasks as well as additional fact sheets which cover the content needed.
Lesson 12: The Changes in Society 1700-1900
Lesson 13: Where migrants came from and why they came to Britain
Lesson 14: The experiences of migrant groups in Britain
Lesson 15: The impact of migrant groups in Britain
Lesson 16: Case Study: Migration in Liverpool
Lesson 17: Case Study: Jewish Migration to the East End of London.
I would really appreciate your reviews if you have time. This is a new History topic for Edexcel and I would really like to make it appeal to more teachers.
This bundle contains everything you need to teach Unit 2 (Migration in Early Modern England). With all of these lessons there is no need for any additional text books as fact sheets for each lesson are included (they have been adapted from both Pearson and Oxford GCSE History text books).
Lesson 6: What changes were there in English society?
Lesson 7: Which groups migrated to England and why?
Lesson 8: What were the experiences of the migrant groups?
Lesson 9: What impact did the migrant groups have on England?
Lesson 10: Case Study - The Flemish and Walloon weavers in Sandwich and Canterbury
Lesson 11: Case Study - The success of Huguenot migrants in Soho and Spitalfields, London.