This lesson looks at basic features and the importance of the law, religion and the economy in Anglo-Saxon society. Lesson Summary: Slide 1: Learning Aim and Key Words Intro Slide 2: GCSE Grade descriptions and levelled outcomes. Slide 3: Recap of previous learning. Students are given 10 key terms and asked to think of a question to fit each one. Slide 4: Starter Task: A 10 question quiz which students will take at the start of the lesson and then the end to see their own learning and progress. All answers in the description box below the slide. Slide 5: Background information for students Slide 6: Summary background information about Anglo-Saxon Law Slide 7: Summary background information about Anglo-Saxon Economy Slide 8: Summary background information about Anglo-Saxon religion. Slide 9: Learning Task: Students guided to create a mind map of the three features. An model is given of what you should be expecting. Slide 10: GCSE Exam question sheet Slide 11: Recap quiz which will allow students to show progress with their learning compared with the start of the lesson. Slide 12: Fact sheet 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. Also suitable for cover lessons. 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.

2025/6 NEW SPEC ! Students explain the main Catholic threats to Elizabeth and her Religious Settlement from both within England and Abroad. In particular, the threat of the Catholic nobility, the influence of the Pope and the challenges from Scotland, France and Spain. This lesson has been updated in line with the 2025 amended specification and changes to some exam questions. The lesson pack includes: 1 x Fact sheet about the Catholic threats from within England (PDF & PPT) 1 x Fact sheet about the Catholic threats from abroad (PDF & PPT) 1 x Differentiated gap fill worksheet The main Power Point for the lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Recap Quiz with answers revealed about the Puritan threat to Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement. Slide 3: Starter activity based on a religious map of Europe in 1558. Slide 4-5: Background information about the Catholic threats from home and abroad. Slide 6-7: Task 1 - Sorting exercise with printable worksheet Slide 8-11: Task 2 - Graph based activity where students assess the level of threat from the Catholics (higher ability) Slide 12: Printable write on worksheet Slide 13: Follow up challenge questions Slide 14-17: Practice exam/assessment questions with an analysis of a model answer to a 12 mark question. Slide 18-20: Learning Review - Key term match up with answers Slide 21-22: Fact sheets based on the GCSE specification All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. 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.

2025/6 NEW SPEC!! This lesson examines the divide between the Protestant and Catholic Church during the time of Elizabeth’s reign and how it caused tension and conflict in society and Elizabeth’s government. The lesson has been updated fully in line with the new GCSE specification and exam paper amendments. The lesson includes: 1 x A4 Fact sheet covering religious differences between Catholics & Protestants in 1558 (PDF & PPT) 1 x A4 Printable worksheet The 18 slide main Power Point includes: Title slide: The religious divisions in Elizabethan England Slide 1-3: Gap fill activity to recap the main threats Elizabeth I faced in 1558. Slide 5: Source analysis activity based on the different religious views of Elizabeth I and King Philip II of Spain Slide 6: Starter discussion activity Slide 7-10: Background information about the events of the Reformation in Europe and its impact on Elizabeth and England. Slide 11-13: Task 1 - Sorting activity to identify Catholic and Protestant beliefs & key terms Slide 14: Task 2 instructions which link to the worksheet Slide 15: Exam focus assessment questions with prompts Slide 16-17: Learning review picture quiz with answers Slide 18: Fact sheet based on the GCSE specification. 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.

NEW SPEC - In this lesson, students examine the various threats and challenges which Queen Elizabeth faced from other countries such as Spain, France and Scotland as well as the influence of the Pope. This lesson has been updated ready for the 2025 exams onwards and is based on the recently published GCSE specification. The lesson includes: 1 x Fact Sheet/Revision Sheet - What were Elizabeth’s Threats from Abroad? 1 x Worksheet - Students outline, explain and then rate the threat of each nation. Main Power Point Lesson - 15 slides: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-3: Previous learning recap picture activity with answers revealed Slide 4: Starter discussion Slide 5: Starter Activity - Based on a religious map of Europe in 1558. Slide 6: Task 1 - Instructions to the table based sorting activity (links to additional worksheet) Slide 7-8: Task 2 - Outlining, explaining and rating the threats from abroad. Slide 9: Follow up challenge questions Slide 10-11: Learning Review 10 question quiz with answers revealed. Slide 12-14: Example exam questions with printable answer sheets Slide15: Lesson Fact sheet based on the GCSE specification. 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. **

UPDATED 2024 This lesson examines the consequences of America dropping the atomic bomb and then the resulting telegrams which proved the suspicion between the USA and the Soviet Union after the war. The resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) 1 x main 18 slide Power Point The lesson includes activities such as: Previous lesson recap quiz to identify key terms A ‘consequence’ practice exam question with exam advice A printable worksheet as well as power point based tasks Engaging background information to introduce the topic A fact sheet which includes all of the information needed for the teaching of the lesson in line with the exam specification. 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.

LATEST 2025/6 SPEC: The lesson examines the reasons why Queen Elizabeth’s English navy defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) 1 x Spanish Armada Route Map Worksheet 1 x 22 slide main Power Point Lesson The Main Power Point includes: Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2-3: Recap Quiz - Based on the Spanish invasion plans and previous events between England and Spain. Answers included. Slide 4-5: Starter Task - Spanish Armada Top Trumps Activity with printable sheet and instructions Slide 6-8: Task 1 - Tracking the events of the Spanish Armada Map Activity Slide 9-11: Task 2 - Explaining the English victory worksheet Slide 12: Task 3 - Students asked to make a final judgement about which factor played the biggest role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Slide 13-14: Learning Review Gap Fill - With answers Slide 15: Challege Questions Slide 16-17: Challenge Source Analysis worksheet Slide 18-20: Example exam/assessment questions Slide 21: Learning Review Activity Slide 22: Lesson Fact Sheet This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. 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 looks at the development of aseptic surgery, x-rays and blood transfusions and their limits at the start of the war in 1914. ** This lesson includes: Clear learning aims/targets Provoking starter tasks and discussion activities Printable worksheets Challenge tasks Exam links Learning Review Fact Sheet linked to the GCSE specification 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.

NEW SPEC 2025/6 - Students examine how far the attitudes and policies towards the poor changed during the reign of Elizabeth I. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) 1 x 17 slide Main PowerPoint Lesson Main Powerpoint Includes: Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2: Warm up discussion questions based on modern day government help for the poor. Slide 3-4: Recap picture quiz linked to the causes of poverty in Elizabethan England with answers. Slide 5-6: Starter Task - Source analysis covering Elizabethan attitudes towards the poor. 5 sources included with printable worksheet. Slide 7-8: Background knowledge about Elizabethan attitudes towards the poor including the difference between the deserving poor and idle poor. Slide 9-10: Main task worksheet with instructions and printable worksheet. Slide 11: Follow up challenge questions Slide 12-13: Learning review quiz with answers Slide 14-16: Example eexam/assessment questions Slide 17: Lesson Fact Sheet This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. 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 cover aspects of illness and infection such as Trench Foot, Trench Fever and Shell Shock. This is directly linked with the environment of the Western Front. ** The lesson includes all of the resources needed to teach the lesson including fact sheets, background information, worksheets, exam questions and additional sources if required. 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 14 slide lesson covers the main wounds and injuries caused by the weapons of war such as artillery, rifles, machine guns, poison gas. It then outlines the methods and treatment used to tackle these injuries. Gas Gangrene is also mentioned. This lesson includes all of the resources needed to teach the lesson including worksheets, sources, source analysis sheets, fact sheets, exam questions and background information. 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 crimes of smuggling, witchcraft, vagabondage, puritan crimes and poaching - in particular explaining why they were defined. ** Slide 1: Title slide: To explain the reasons for new definitions of crime in Early Modern England Slide 2: Recap Quiz relating the heresy, treason and high treason Slide 3-4: An introduction to the new definitions of crime Slide 5: Match the crime to its meaning with answers revealed Slide 6-7: Task table with instructions about what to write where. Slide 8: Fact sheet about Vagrancy Slide 9: Fact sheet about witchcraft Slide 10: Fact sheet about smuggling Slide 11: Fact sheet about puritan crimes Slide 12: Fact sheet about poaching Slide 13: Challenge questions Slide 14: Practice 12 mark exam question Slide 15: Practice example paragraph Slide 16: The reasons for change slide to help write the answer to a 12 marker Slide 17-18: Learning Recap match up Slide 19: Lesson Fact Sheet A4 worksheet - an alternative worksheet to the table task. To take into account copyright, all photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and/or are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0 which do not have to be attributed. If you have any issues regarding copyright please email me in the first instance.

This lesson examines the features, purpose and building of Pentonville Prison. It looks at the use of the separate and silent system as well as the use of punishments and reflection in the prison. **Resource 1: ** A4 Power Point Worksheet - Would Fry and Howard have agreed with Pentonville Prison? Students decide which factors about Pentonville Prison Reformers such as Fry and Howard would have agreed with or not. Resource 2: Lesson Power Point Slide 1: Title Slide - Case Study - Pentonville Prison Slide 2: Recap Task - What is the difference between prisons in c.1700s to prisons in c.1800? Illustrations and key terms to provide ideas. Slide 3: A map showing the location of Pentonville Prison in London Slide 4: Starter Task - What do the four illustrations teach you about Pentonville Prison? Slide 5-10: Backgrounf information about the aims of Pentonville Prison and the reasons it was built. Slide 11: Would Fry and Howard have approved of Pentonville Prison? This slide goes along with the other worksheet which comes with the lesson. Slide 12: A worksheet for students to make notes on about Pentonville Prison. Slide 13: Higher level challenge questions Slide 14: An alternative question sheet about Pentonville Prison Slide 15-17: A worksheet which allows students to examine how to structure a PEE paragraph (point, evidencem explain). Slide 18: An example answer for a 12 mark question. Slide 19: Lesson Fact Sheet 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 covers the importance of the Church in Norman society as well as the importance it had to William as a means to help him control England. The lesson includes: Clear learning aims 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 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. 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 completes the second unit of Anglo-Saxon and Norman England and asks the students to evaluate the main reasons why William was able to maintain his power. The lesson includes: Clear learning aims and outcomes linked to GCSE Grades Discuss and diagram about how William has kept control A focus task on a 16 mark question A printable explanation worksheet to encourage students how to explain the reasons An interactive printable worksheet where students can evaluate each reason A fact sheet so you will not need the use of other books Plenary to recap previous learning from this unit. 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 helps students explain the reasons for Edwin and Morcar’s attempted revolt against William in 1068 and then explain why it failed. ** The lesson is 17 slides long and includes: GCSE Grade descriptors, recap of previous learning, starter task, background information, a sorting task of reasons, exam practice questions, extension tasks, plenary and then a lesson fact sheet which can be printed to use with the lesson. This lesson can be used without the need for any text books if needed. 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 how developments in science and technology have helped the care and treatment of patients in hospitals with the example of the impact of the magic bullet, development of antibiotics and mass production of drugs. ** As always, the lesson contains all of the information, resources and material needed to teach the lesson without the use of a text book. This lesson includes: Clear learning aims/targets Provoking starter tasks and discussion activities Printable worksheets Challenge tasks Exam links Learning Review Fact Sheet linked to the GCSE specification 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 looks at the role the Church of England had in Elizabethan society as well as how the Church made sure the new rules of the Religious Settlement were being followed. This lesson has been updated in line with the 2024/25 amended specification and changes to some exam questions. Included in this resource: 1 x A4 Fact Sheet - The Influence of the Church of England in Elizabethan Society. Main PPT includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Previous learning recap word fill activity with answers revealed Slide 3-4: Recap picture activity based on Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement with answers revealed. Slide 5-6: Background information about the role of the Church and the influence of parish priests in early Elizabethan England. Slide 7-8: Task 1 instructions and printable worksheet - the role of the Church of England in the local community. Slide 9-10: Task 2 instructions and printable worksheet - how the Religious Settlement was enforced by the Church of England. Slide 11: Follow up challenge questions Slide 12-13: A brilliant blockbusters style game which is fully animated and instructions included. Slide 14: Example exam questions Slide 15: Fact sheet All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. 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.

**LATEST 2025 SPEC & EXAM FORMAT This lesson examines the problems Elizabeth I faced when she first became Queen of England in 1558 such as questions about her gender, pressure to marry, the country’s finances and threats towards her. ** Included in this resource: 1 x A4 fact sheet linked to Elizabeth’s challenges in 1558. (PDF & PPT) Main 14 slide Power Point Presentation: Slide 1: Title page - The Challenges faced by Elizabeth I in 1558 Slide 2-4: Previous lesson recap match-up about Elizabethan government and society. Includes answers and printable student worksheets. Slide 5-6: Starter Task - What challenges do you think Elizabeth faced? Slide 7-8: Task 1 - Identify the challenges Elizabeth I faced from the images. Answers provided. Slide 9-10: Task 2 - Student worksheet and instructions Slide 11: Follow up challenge questions including practice exam question Slide 12: Practice exam question Slide 13: Two learning review activities Slide 14: Fact sheet based on the GCSE specification. 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.

In this lesson, students have the opportunity to use a range of historical sources and the views of historians to decide how far Queen Mary I of England deserved the nickname ‘Bloody Mary’. The lesson includes: A range of starter and learning review tasks Engaging background information about the reign of Mary I A link to a great ‘Bloody Britain’ documentary about Mary I with a worksheet for students to complete while they watch A Source sheet gives a variety of written and visual opinions about Mary I An opportunity for students to complete their own summary about their view 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 resource pack will help your students revise for the Historic Environment of Notting Hill section of the Paper 1 topic Migrants in Britain. There are 10 different activity sheets ready for students to use. Answers, where appropriate, have been given in the notes section of each slide. The activity sheets are as follows: Activity 1: Notting Hill Key Individuals Match Up Activity 2: General Notting Hill Glossary Fill Activity 3: Migrants in Notting Hill Glossary Fill Activity 4: Notting Hill Types of Evidence Activity (useful for the follow up & usefulness question) Activity 5: ‘Follow Up’ Question Practice Activity 6: Statistics Multiple Choice Quiz Activity 7: ‘Two Features’ Practice Questions Activity 8: Notting Hill Fact Question Sheet Activity 9: The Big Notting Hill Quiz Sheet Activity 10: Topic Mini Mind Maps Activity 11: Notting Hill Crossword I also have a revision resource pack available for the Thematic Study of Migrants in Britain which can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12829683