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.
Students will examine the various methods of law enforcement during the Anglo-Saxon period. No other lesson resources needed.
Slide 1: Title slide - To examine the methods of law enforcement in Anglo-Saxon England
Slide 2: Knowledge recap quiz based on Anglo-Saxon crimes
Slide 3-4: Background information about the beliefs of the Anglo-Saxon period
Slide 5: An outline of Trial by Jury
Slide 6: An outline of Trial by Ordeal
Slide 7: Links to two BBC Class Clips
Slide 8: Task one - defining methods of law enforcement
Slide 9: Follow up challenge questions
Slide 10: Exam Practice Questions (Similarity and difference)
Slide 11: Lesson fact sheet
Slide 12: The factors that influenced changes slide (useful in all lessons)
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.
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.
Level: GCSE History
Exam Board: Edexcel 1-9
**Unit: **Paper 2 Anglo Saxon and Norman England
Lesson Summary:
Slide 1: Learning Aim - To explain the power of the House of Godwin.
**Slide 2: **Learning GCSE Outcomes in order to show student progress in the lesson.
**Slide 3: **Recap - ‘Who am I?’ Students given 7 first hand accounts and have to guess who or what they are from their previous learning.
**Slide 4: **Recap answers revealed for students to self assess
**Slide 5: **Optional recap video clip lasting 5 minutes about the power of Anglo-Saxon Kings - also includes information about the Godwins.
Slide 6: Starter - Students asked to discuss the qualities and skills Edward the Confessor would expect from his earls during this time in Anglo-Saxon England.
**Slide 7: **Optional 3 minute clip all about the Earl of Godwin. Students asked to think of why there was tension between them.
**Slide 8:**Background Slide to introduce the story.
**Slide 9: **Background Slide to introduce the story.
**Slide 10: **Background Slide to introduce the story.
Slide 11: Discussion Task - Why would Edward the Confessor allow the House of Godwin so much power?
**Slide 12: **Optional creative task - Explain to the Earl of Mercia why you, King Edward have allowed the Godwins so much power and wealth.
**Slide 13: **Main lesson worksheet aimed at all abilities with grade breakdowns throughout.
**Slide 14: **A choice of all three exam questions - possible to stretch higher ability students.
**Slide 15: Recap - True or False
Slide 16: Recap answers.
Slide 17: 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. However, the following pages will also provide information:
Hodder: p.22-24
Pearson: p.19-22
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 Anglo-Saxon England: Anglo-Saxon law, economy and religion. This lesson looks at basic facts and the importance of these three features of Anglo-Saxon society.
Level: GCSE History
Exam Board: Edexcel 1-9
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.
This bundle includes all of the lesson content and resources needed for the teaching of the American West Unit 1. Each lesson contains a fact sheet and printable worksheets. This means that no other resources are needed.
Lesson 1: An introduction to the American West
Lesson 2: Plains Indian Lifestyle and Beliefs
Lesson 3: The importance of the buffalo & horse
Lesson 4: Reasons for migration into the West
Lesson 5: The experiences of the Mormons & Donner Party
Lesson 6: US Government Policy towards the Plains Indians
Lesson 7: The problems of farming the Great Plains
Lesson 8: The Fort Laramie Treaty 1851
Lesson 9: Lawlessness & the Gold Rush
In this lesson, students will investigate the main reforms (changes) that Thomas Cromwell introduced to Henry VIII’s government between 1533-1540. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16
This lesson examines the following questions relating to Cromwell’s Reforms:
What problems did Cromwell identify in government?
What reforms did Cromwell introduce to government?
What impact did Cromwell’s reforms have?
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 Cromwell’s Reforms to Henry VIII’s government 1533-1540
Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims
Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: What are the main roles of parliament today? (With answers provided)
Slide 4-5: Recap Quiz: Students recap their knowledge of Thomas Cromwell so far. Multiple choice with answers given.
Slide 6: Starter Activity 1: Explain the problems
Slide 7-8: Starter Activity 2: Key term match up – all of the terms are essential to understand Cromwell’s reforms.
Slide 9: Background information – An overview and outline of Cromwell’s reforms
Slide 10-11: Task 1 – Students use a table to break down the reforms, and their impact.
Slide 12: Task 2 – An activity based on the impact of Cromwell’s reforms.
Slide 13: Follow Up Challenge Questions
Slide 14: Example Exam Questions
Slide 15: Learning Review 1: What’s the question quiz
Slide 16: Learning Review 2: Cromwell’s Consequences Activity
Slide 17: Lesson Fact Sheet
I would be really grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this as feedback is highly valued.
All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.
Thank you for viewing this lesson pack. This lesson examines how Henry Tudor came to power and the methods he used to maintain his power and control over England and Wales between 1485-1509.
All of the resources for the teaching of the lesson are included in this pack:
1 x Power Point which provides fun and engaging activities such as a starter task, background information, problem solving activity/quiz, main task outline, challenge questions and learning review
1 x A4 Worksheet to help students structure their work for the lesson
1 x Information sheet about Henry Tudor.
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.
This lesson allows students to learn about the main reasons why there had been growing tension between England and Spain during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King Philip II. Students will be able to describe the arguments and issues both sides had with each other and then explain in more depth why these arguments finally led to the Spanish sending the Armada to invade England in 1588. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate which factor led to the most tension between each country and as an outcome, students will be guided through a piece of historical writing about the causes of the Spanish Armada.
This single resource contains:
1 x main lesson PowerPoint
1 x A4 differentiated writing frame
1 x BONUS Francis Drake Research/Homework 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. Thank you.
In this lesson, it is presumed that students already have a basic understanding of the reasons why the Spanish sent the Armada in 1588. The lesson covers the main events of the invasion from the Spanish Armada setting off from Lisbon to the final wreckage of the Spanish ships around the coast of Scotland and Ireland. Using the resources and fact sheets, students will be able to track the events on their own tracking map. This knowledge will then allow them to begin explaining the reasons for the Spanish defeat.
This single resource contains:
1 x main lesson PowerPoint
1 x A4 tracking map for students to complete
1 x BONUS Spanish Armada crossword
The lesson contains plenty of activities, printable resources, starter and plenary tasks, engaging background information and discussion points for both high and lower ability students.
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. Thank you.
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.
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 the key individuals of Hippocrates and Galen with their influential theories of the Four Humours, the Theory of Opposites and belief in Miasma.
The lesson includes a recap from previous learning, a focused 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 with a 4 mark question, a review (plenary) and finally a fact sheet 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.
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.
The lesson helps students outline the measures introduced by the Public Health Act (1875) and then explain why they were introduced.
Every lesson comes with a fact sheet which can be given to the students as a replacement for a text book. This means you will not need any other resources for the lesson unless you feel you would like to offer more.
All worksheets and resources included in the presentation can be copied for student use.
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.
This lesson examines the case study of Derek Bentley, with a focus on the public reaction to his sentence and how his punishment led to the abolition of the death penalty.
Slide 1: Title slide - To explain the controversy of Derek Bentley’s execution in 1953
Slide 2-4: Learning recap - key terms, with printable version for students and answers revealed.
Slide 5: Starter Task - Students read and listen to the lyrics of Elvis Costello’s Let him Dangle’ in order to infer information about the Derek Bentley case.
Slide 6: The story of the Derek Bentley case, written in a student friendly format.
Slide 7: Explanation practice table
Slide 8: Activity - students imagine they are on the side of the defence and the prosecution and write down what their arguments would be.
Slide 9: Learning Task questions with challenge
Slide 10 - 11: Practice 12 and 4 mark questions
Slide 12: Lesson Fact Sheet
2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, all photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and/or are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0 which do not have to be attributed. If you have any issues regarding copyright please email me in the first instance.
This lesson 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