Students analyse six fact files about the main Jack the Ripper suspects before arguing which individual was guilty and prepare a ‘Most Wanted’ poster about their chosen suspect. The 19 slide lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson aims and outcomes Slide 3: As you enter discussion - what does the term ‘innocent until proven guilty’ mean? Slide 4-6: Recap - A gap fill recap of the Jack the Ripper murders with answers and printable worksheets for students to write on. Slide 7: Starter Task - Picture quiz - why would gaining accurate eyewitness evidence be difficult in 1880s Whitechapel? Slide 8-9: Task 1 - Useful key terms match up with answers. Slide 10-11: Task 2 - Instructions to the main table fill task with printable worksheet/table for students to fill in. Slide 12-14: 6 fact files about the suspects. Slide 15: Task 3 - Students to explain their top suspect with a writing frame given to help them explain their choice. Slide 16: Task 4 - Instructions about how to complete a ‘Most Wanted’ poster about their chosen suspect. Slide 17: Challenge questions and cartoon analysis Slide 18-19: Learning Review - Which suspect quiz with answers revealed. 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.

In this activity packed lesson students investigate the crimes of Jack the Ripper by examining fact files about each victim. Students analyse the similarities between the victims to create a Metropolitan Police leaflet warning those vulnerable about the murders. The 19 slide lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Learning aims and outcomes Slide 3: Discussion - Why we need to learn about the lives of the victims Slide 4: Background information about the lives of women in Whitechapel Slide 5: Starter - What can a newspaper illustration tell us about the murders and the victims? Answers included Slide 6: Background information - How did Jack the Ripper get the name? Slide 7-8: Task 1 - Analysis of the ‘Dear Boss’ letter with printable worksheet. Slide 9: Task 2 -Lesson key term match up Slide 10: Task 3 - Use the victim fact files to order the murders. Slide 11-12: Task 4 - Instructions and printable table for students to record information about each victim. Slide 13-15: Victim profiles which needed to be printed (2 profiles per page). Slide 16: Task 5 - What were the similarities between the victims? Slide 17: Task 6 - Instructions to help students create a police warning leaflet Slide 18: Challenge questions Slide 19: Learning Review - Odd one out (various answers possible). 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.

Jack the Ripper – History Escape Room Perfect for the start or end of term, this print-and-play digital escape room offers an exciting and educational experience. Students work together to solve a series of challenging puzzles based around the historical case of Jack the Ripper. This activity not only enhances historical understanding but also builds essential skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and creative thinking. The Storyline A prisoner has uncovered a potential path to freedom—but he can’t do it alone. With clues hidden around the prison and contacts working on the inside, he needs your help to gather vital items, create a distraction, and make his escape. Somewhere on his confiscated computer is the evidence that could prove his innocence. Can your team solve the puzzles and uncover the truth before time runs out? What’s Included in the Escape Room Pack Interactive PowerPoint score tracker to monitor team progress Puzzle keys for up to six teams Seven escape room puzzles, each with a unique format covering historical content, literacy, and logical thinking Answer sheet for teachers to easily check solutions Setup guide with clear instructions and time-saving tips Certificates for teams who complete the challenge (includes a bonus puzzle for fast finishers) Optional teacher script to guide the escape room narrative Professionally narrated introductory video with plot development and alternative endings Additional Challenge In addition to the seven main puzzles, students will face twelve bonus questions to stretch their historical knowledge even further. Classroom Use Students work in teams to progress through the puzzles. The challenge is tracked live via the PowerPoint display, promoting healthy competition and collaborative learning. Whether used as a fun end-of-unit review or a reward lesson, this escape room is a highly effective way to reinforce knowledge and engage students in active learning. Cre8tive Resources was recognised as a TES National Teaching Awards finalist in 2021 and awarded runner-up for Home Learning Resource of the Year.

Students examine the organisation of the Metropolitan police in Whitechapel and explain why policing the East End was so difficult. Students will then link their knowledge of policing to the reasons why Jack the Ripper was never caught. The 23 slide power point lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson aims and outcomes Slide 3: As you enter discussion about the rewards and challenges of modern policing Slide 4: Recap - Why do you think Whitechapel in the 1880s was so difficult to police? Slide 5-7: Starter Activity - Source analysis about violence to police officers in Whitechapel with printable worksheet Slide 8-12: Task 1 - A fun personality questionnaire to see if students would make a suitable officer in the Whitechapel police. Results/answers and explanations given. Slide 13-14: Background information about the Metropolitan Police and their work in Whitechapel. Slide 15-16: Task 2 - A worksheet which asks students to read facts about Whitechapel and use these facts to explain why policing would be difficult. Slide 17: Follow up questions Slide 18-20: Task 3 - Source analysis questions with prompt questions and a printable worksheet. Slide 21: Learning Summary - This discussion asks students to begin thinking about why the police never caught Jack the Ripper. Slide 22: Learning Review Pyramid Slide 23: More from RA Resources. 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.

Students use written and visual sources to investigate what life was like in the London East End district of Whitechapel during the time of the Jack the Ripper murders. This lesson is specifically designed to give students the ‘big picture’ of Whitechapel before focussing on the Whitechapel murders. The lesson includes: 1x 26 slide PowerPoint lesson 1x Metropolitan Police Report Worksheet The lesson presentation includes: Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2: Lesson aims and outcomes Slide 3: An overview of where Whitechapel is located Slide 4: An overview diagram of the main issues covered in the lesson. Slide 5: Starter Source Activity - Students analyse a map of Whitechapel to infer from it facts about the area. Answers provided. Slide 6: Starter Source Activity -A further source which encourages students to add more information to their findings in Source A. Slide 7: Main task instructions Slide 8: Printable worksheet Slide 9- 14: 7 visual sources linked to what life was like in Whitechapel - all with provenance and prompt questions. Slide 15-17: 5 written sources linked to what life was like in Whitechapel - all with provenance and prompt questions. Slide 18: Task 2 - Discussion questions with answers Slide 19-20: Task 3 - Match up the social issue in Whitechapel with the type of crime it links to. Slide 21: Task 4 - Students instructed to write a police report about the area of Whitechapel. Slide 22: Challenge questions Slide 23-24: Learning Review - 12 question quiz with answers Slide 25: Learning Review 2 - Key Term Jeopardy Slide 26: More from RA Resources 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.

Students study the various methods used by the Metropolitan Police to catch Jack the Ripper in 1888. They will evaluate the effectiveness of each method and use their knowledge to explain why the police never caught Jack the Ripper. The lesson pack includes: 1 x Fact sheet about the police investigation methods 1 x Worksheet 1 x 16 slide powerpoint The main power point lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson aims and outcomes Slide 3-4: A choice of two discussion questions for students as they enter the classroom Slide 5-6: Starter - Which police techniques would the Metropolitan Police have used and not used in 1888? Includes answers. Slide 7: Background information about the role of Inspector Abbeline Slide 8: Source based task about the use of sniffer dogs during the investigation. Slide 9: Task 1 - Read the facts and key terms Slide 10-11: Task 2 - Printable worksheet and table fill task instructions Slide 12: Task 3 - Explain and evaluate questions Slide 13: Choice of two learning recap activities Slide 14-16: Learning review crossword with answers and printable sheets. Please note that this lesson has been adapted from my GCSE History Edexcel lesson for Whitechapel and so will contain some similar but adapted tasks. 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.

1-Hour Lesson – Fully Interactive – Ready to Teach Dear Colleague, Step into the dark streets of Whitechapel and investigate one of history’s most infamous mysteries with this full lesson on Jack the Ripper – The Suspects (1888–1891). Students will examine the leading suspects, assess the reliability of contemporary evidence, and develop their ability to answer GCSE-style questions using historical sources. All lessons in this series follow a clear, consistent structure to help students build knowledge and confidence step by step, while developing analytical and writing skills through engaging and assessed activities. Learning Objectives: LO1: Identify the key suspects in the Jack the Ripper case. LO2: Analyse the evidence and assess its reliability. LO3: Evaluate who was the most likely suspect using GCSE-style reasoning. Lesson Features: Engaging hook: contextual images and timeline of the Whitechapel murders. Source-based investigation of main suspects (e.g. Montague Druitt, Aaron Kosminski, and others). Step-by-step analytical tasks leading to a 4-mark GCSE-style written question. Differentiated tasks with increasing difficulty to support all learners. Fully assessed structure with opportunities for peer and self-evaluation. Ready-to-teach PowerPoint with homework and extension task included. What’s Included: Complete PowerPoint presentation Source analysis worksheets GCSE writing templates and scaffolds Homework and extension activities This lesson is the second part of a three-lesson set on Jack the Ripper, ideal for GCSE Crime and Punishment or KS3 historical enquiry units. It can also stand alone as an engaging investigation lesson on Victorian London. If you are happy with your resource, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW – even just the star rating helps my shop grow and allows me to keep creating high-quality lessons for you. For any queries, please contact me at alepitirra@hotmail.it . Best regards, Alessio

Jack the Ripper lessons with an additional extra reading resource on the history of Jack the Rippers victims by Hallie Rubenhold The lessons are: Lesson 1: Why did Whitechapel make it easy for Jack the Ripper to kill? Lesson 2: Why was Jack the Ripper so hard to catch? Lesson 3: How did Eye Witness accounts interfere with police investigations? Lesson 4: What difficulties did police face in their investigation? Lesson 5: What was the largest issue for the police? Lesson 6: Assessment: Which factor was the greatest in helping Jack the Ripper get away?

An introductory lesson to Jack the Ripper and his brutal murders during the Victorian period. This lesson can be used as a precursor to a Victorian Crime Unit of Study or a series of lessons examining the murders of Jack the Ripper, starting with the victims. The main task is collaboration based and asks students to investigate each of the victim and infer what we can learn about the Murderer from the details of his/her victims. Included are: PowerPoint- differentiated challenge tasks/ visual prompts to help the less able Table grid for students to complete Worksheet- Information on the victims of Jack the Ripper This lesson is also part of a Jack the Ripper resource bundle, making great savings and reducing prep time. Check out the bundle here For more excellent print-and-go resources and full lessons, please visit and explore my shop Here

This immersive lesson, suitable for students Yr8-Yr11, throws students into the 1888 police investigation into the Jack the Ripper murders. Students are given roles as Detectives, Pathologists or Scene of Crime officers and use evidence packs to help solve the Ripper murders. These resources can be used as part of a KS3 investigation into life in 19th Century Britain, or as part of the Crime and Punishment GCSE module. The evidence packs include: An introductory presentation, in the style of a modern-day police investigation. Primary sources such as copies of letters sent to newspapers, and statements given to police and inquests. Witness statements and interviews, written in the style of a modern-day police investigation. Diary entries and letters, written as if from the victims, relatives, and investigating officers. All of the evidence included in the evidence packs are either primary sources, or taken from primary sources.

Jack the Ripper Escape Room Knowledge Escape Room Quiz - End of term fun for the whole class. No printing required! Just project the Powerpoint and off you go. Built in timers, Video clips and answer reveals after every slide. This is an educational fun immersive ‘Bank Heist themed Escape room’ experience. Have the students compete individually, in teams or as a whole class the choice is yours! This resource is a great team-building activity to keep your students engaged during the last few days (or week) leading up to the end of term. There are seven different challenging puzzles and you have the choice of setting the timer at easy, medium or high difficult level for each escape. Students will complete a variety of tasks using different skills including: problem-solving, critical thinking, reading comprehension, literacy challenges and some clever deduction. The puzzles, bonus questions and challenges are a fun way to assess a topic or subject area. This resource covers a variety of different elements including: vocabulary, key terms. key themes, general subject knowledge, literacy and much more… Jack the Ripper Escape Quiz Escape Room is fully editable and takes less than 1 Minute to set up. Jack the Ripper Escape Quiz Bank Heist Escape Room Contents ☞ Interactive 26 slide Powerpoint Escape Room Challenge ☞ Optional Escape Certificates ☞ Optional Team Sheet (Print it or use scrap paper instead) Common FAQ’s ★Group sizes: 1-30 students per team - (Participants up to 180) ★Time: Approximately 50-60 minutes (Provide hints along the way if time is a factor!) ★Materials: Aside from Powerpoint - all students need is a pen / pencil. How to run this escape challenge This escape room can be done without any printing we have however still included a team sheet (Slide 2) should you wish to use it, if not plain paper will more than suffice. The escape room is story driven by a YouTube video which is split into 9 sections. Introduction - Puzzle 1 – Puzzle 2 - Puzzle 3 – Puzzle 4 – Puzzle 5 – Puzzle 6 – Puzzle 7 - Success At various points you will be instructed to pause the video at these points you can go to the next slide in the presentation. Each video section (excluding Introduction and Success) will be followed by a puzzle. Every puzzle has three built in timers in the lower right hand corner to put the teams on a time limit of your choice if you so wish. Once the timer has expired or everyone has completed the puzzle teams can check their answers on the next slide using the CLICK TO REVEAL boxes. Once all answers for the current puzzle have been revealed move on to the next video section and subsequent puzzle until all 7 puzzles have been completed and everyone has escaped successfully (Optional) Give out winning certificates to the highest scorers.

I have made this resources for low level year 8 but could be changed for more able pupils. I have used some activities from TES and some of my own activities. There are some different progress pages to use too.

LESSON 1 A starter to ask students to discuss types of crimes that take place in society. crime. This will lead on to talk about the environment facilitating crime in Whitechapel. A task for students to discuss what they want to find out about Jack the Ripper. A visual discussion on-board about the conditions in Whitechapel using maps and a YouTube video. A literacy task using ‘The Five’ by Hallie Reubenhold to assess what problems existed in Whitechapel, and how they made the murders possible. LESSON 2 A starter to consider how crimes are solved today, and then how crimes may have been solved in 1888. This leads on to the tasks. There is a video from Bloody Britain on YouTube that is shown to give the ‘story’ of the crimes and the victims. Students then start to profile the killer including what he might do for a job, where he might live, what kind of person (i.e. insane) he might be. These initial thoughts may change as the lessons go on and lead tot he suspects lesson. There is an optional task using information cards instead to create a mind map. You can extend this by providing a map of Whitechapel and students also label where the bodies were found. LESSONS 3-4 A starter to recap previous knowledge so far in the JTR module. A discussion of guilt based on evidence - a picture of a cat is used to facilitate a discussion of how we know there is guilt. A task for students to study a large table with descriptions of witness statements. Students put short info in each descriptor box (leave any N/A blank) and begin to theorise what Jack looked like. Students summarise at end. Extension - Students can read the Dear Boss letter and analyse the writing for what each part means. Students might be extended to think about what this tells us about the killer (i.e. educated, nice writing, could be a doctor etc.) and it will change some of their theories. LESSON 5 A starter to recap past knowledge gained on the course so far. An introduction tot he five main suspects (each of them is real). Students use the workbook and the information sheet provided to write reasons for an against each suspect. This can often fill an entire page. Some students stick on extra notes. You could get them to write reasons why they could be the Ripper in one colour, and why not in another colour - make sure students explain - E.g. does he know Whitechapel well…therefore could he do the crime then escape easily? There is a further extension to consider further evidence in the table. For each piece, students tick the suspect it best relates to. This can give further evidence for the assessment. LESSON 6 Students bring everything together to plan, in their workbooks, what they will put in each paragraph. You can edit the question to simply be ‘who was JTR’ or keep the ‘how far do you agree’ version. Students then get 30 minutes to write their essay.

The assessment is source based and uses the 2016 Edexcel GCSE sources paper. The lesson includes an exam paper, a sources sheet and a mark scheme. Only four of the six questions that would be in a real GCSE paper are used as the assessment needed to be less than 60 min. I would suggest giving the students 10 min reading time prior to the assessment. If you like this lesson then please leave a review.

Two lessons covering all the victims of Jack and Ripper, the events of their deaths and possible suspects. Includes a video, teacher exposition and an opportunity for students to debate who they think the most likely suspect was.

These are a set of resources used with year 8 pupils on the topic of Jack the Ripper. The pupils are introduced to the topic through the powerpoint and work in 6 groups to produce an information board one victim. Pupils then use all of the information boards to identify links between the victims, the killers methods and produce a profile of Jack the Ripper.

2 lessons on Jack the Ripper, including simplified resources

Third lesson in Jack the Ripper mini-SOW. Students act as detective and use deduction to complete table all about Jack's victims. They can then start to look for links between them to help assess why they were such good targets. This allows for another attempt at a PEE paragraph, building on feedback from paragraph in second lesson.