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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.
AQA GCSE History: Britain Health & People - UNIT 1 BUNDLE  (8 lessons)
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AQA GCSE History: Britain Health & People - UNIT 1 BUNDLE (8 lessons)

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In this bundle you will find all the teaching resources needed to teach Unit 1 of AQA’s GCSE History thematic topic, Britain: Health and the People. The bundle includes the following lessons: Lesson 1: An introduction to the topic and skills of Britain: Health and the People. Lesson 2: Medieval ideas about Medicine and Disease Lesson 3: Medieval beliefs about Disease and Treatment Lesson 4: Medieval Surgery Lesson 5: The role of Christianity in Medieval Medicine Lesson 6: The influence of Islam on Medieval Medicine Lesson 7: Public Health in Medieval Towns and Monasteries Lesson 8: CASE STUDY: The Black Death. As always, I warmly welcome positive reviews about my resources and I hope you find them useful. 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.
KS3 History: The Causes of the First World War Bundle (3 Lessons)
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KS3 History: The Causes of the First World War Bundle (3 Lessons)

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This bundle is an opportunity to purchase all three of my lessons which cover the causes of the First World War. These lessons act as a perfect way to introduce the First World War to your students and enable them to fully understand the long-term and short-term causes of war in 1914. Every lesson is fully resourced and contains a wide range of activities, tasks, engaging background information, fact sheets and printable resources - all aimed at students between the ages of 11-16. All lessons offer challenge as well as accessible activities and information for lower ability/younger students. The bundle includes: Lesson 1: The formation of the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente Lesson 2: The M.A.I.N. Long-Term Causes of the First World War Lesson 3: The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand and the Road to War I always warmly welcome any positive reviews you are able to give and thank you for the time you spend doing this. Enjoy the lessons!
KS3 History: First World War - Medicine, Health & Surgery during World War One
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KS3 History: First World War - Medicine, Health & Surgery during World War One

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In this 23 slide lesson, students will investigate the many developments made in medicine as a result of the First World War. Foor instance, students will study shell shock, the methods used to treat infection, X-rays, the treatment of broken bones, developments in blood transfusions and plastic surgery. This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims Slide 3: As you enter warm up discussion tasks. Slide 4-6: Starter Task – Medical vocabulary task with printable sheets and answers. Slide 7: Background information & discussion task about the problems of treating soldiers on the Western Front. Slide 8-9: Activity 1: How does war help progress in medicine? Fill in exercise with answers revealed. Slide 10: Lesson fact sheet covering all aspects of medical progress and developments. Side 11-16: Image based background information about each development – ideal to use when reading through the fact sheet. Slide 17: Activity 2: Printable lesson worksheet Slide 18: Activity 3: Extended writing task Slide 19: Useful clips about medicine in the First World War Slide 20: Challenge Tasks Slide 21-23: Learning Review Crossword with printable crosswords and answers revealed. I would be 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 and your 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 - Thomas Wolsey & the Amicable Grant 1525 (Lesson 5)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Thomas Wolsey & the Amicable Grant 1525 (Lesson 5)

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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 about the failure of Wolsey’s Amicable Grant in 1525. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions relating to the Amicable Grant: What was the Amicable Grant? Why was the Amicable Grant required? Why was the Amicable Grant controversial? What were the consequences of the Amicable Grant? How did it contribute towards Wolsey’s downfall? 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 A4 printable worksheet 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Thomas Wolsey and the Amicable Grant Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3-4: Previous Learning Recap: Recapping Wolsey’s Reforms (Enclosure, Finances, the Eltham Ordinances & Justice). Answers revealed. Slide 5: As You Enter Warm Up: Do you know the tax system today? Slide 6-8: Starter – Three problem solving questions with multiple choice answers for students to reason. Answers revealed for what actually happened. Slide 9-10: Background Information – including a simple map of Europe to show the Holy Roman Empire. Slide 11-12: Task 1 – Storyboard task with instructions and printable sheet Slide 13: Task 2 – Link to the A4 worksheet Slide 14: Task 3 – Source Inference (aimed at higher ability) Side 15: Follow Up Challenge Tasks Slide 16: Example Exam Questions Slide 17: Lesson Fact Sheet – Based on the GCSE Edexcel Specification Slide 18-19: Learning Review Crossword – with answers revealed. Slide 20: Original Map which can be edited for personal use. 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 - Opposition to the Reformation (Lesson 20)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Opposition to the Reformation (Lesson 20)

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In this lesson, students examine the key individuals who opposed Henry’s break with Rome; Elizabeth Barton, John Fisher and Thomas More. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions: How and why did Elizabeth Barton, John Fisher and Thomas More oppose Henry’s religious reforms? What were the consequences for their opposition? Which individual posed the greatest threat to Henry VIII? This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The downloaded lesson includes the following: 1x A4 printable worksheet for students to collect information about Elizabeth Barton, John Fisher and Thomas More. 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Opposition to the Reformation: Elizabeth Barton, John Fisher & Thomas More. Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up Discussion: What methods of political opposition can we use today? Slide 4: As You Enter Warm Up 2: Why was there limited opposition towards Henry VIII’s religious reforms? Slide 5: Starter Task Discussion: Who will pose the greatest threat to Henry VIII? Slide 6: Starter Task 2: Source analysis of a painting of Elizabeth Barton – prompt questions and answers given. Slide 7-8: Background Information: Opposition from Elizabeth Barton Slide 9: Background Information: Opposition from John Fisher Slide 10: Background Information: Opposition from Thomas More Slide 11: Task 1: Note making table Slide 12: Task 2: A series of questions which ask students to evaluate what they have learned about the main opponents. Slide 13: Something Extra? – Students think about what a Utopia would be in the modern world. Slide 14: Follow Up Challenge Tasks. Slide 15: Example Exam Questions Slide 16-17: Learning Review Quiz 1 – Who am I? With answers revealed. Slide 18-19: Learning Review Quiz 2 – Specific knowledge quiz for higher ability students Slide 20: Lesson Fact Sheet I would be 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 The Role of Monasteries before Dissolution (Lesson 22)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII The Role of Monasteries before Dissolution (Lesson 22)

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In this lesson, students will start their study of the dissolution of the monasteries by examining the significant roles and functions of the monasteries in early Tudor England and Wales. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions: What were monasteries? What roles did the monasteries play in local community life? Why were monasteries significant institutions in early Tudor England and Wales? This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The downloaded lesson includes the following: 1x A4 worksheet about the various roles of the monasteries 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – The Role of the Monasteries Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3-4: As You Enter Warm Up: Analysis of an illustration of a monastery followed by two other manuscript illustrations of the role of monasteries. Slide 5-6: Recap Activity: Henry VIII’s religious reforms so far (answers included) Slide 7: Starter Task: Analysis of a map of monasteries in England and Wales by 1500. Slide 8-9: Starter Task 2: Use the images to identify the main roles of monasteries (answers given) Slide 10: Background Information: Information about the land ownership, power and wealth of the monasteries. Slide 11: Task 1: Students use the A4 worksheet provided to organise the main roles of the monasteries into ‘social’, ‘economic’, ‘religious’ or ‘political’. Slide 12: Task 2: A creating writing task – students write a letter to Henry about the importance of the monasteries. Slide 13: Follow Up Challenge Questions. Slide 14: Example exam questions. Slide 15-16: Learning Review – Match up the specific statistics to the fact. Slide 17: Learning Review 2 – Memory Game Slide 18: Lesson Fact Sheet I would be 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: Medicine - Four Humours, Opposites, Miasma, Hippocrates & Galen (Lesson 3)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Medicine - Four Humours, Opposites, Miasma, Hippocrates & Galen (Lesson 3)

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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 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.
GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: Migrants in Early Modern England - The Impact of Migrants (Lesson 9)
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GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: Migrants in Early Modern England - The Impact of Migrants (Lesson 9)

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As with every lesson in this published topic, you will not need any additional resources or text books. I have adapted the information from the Pearson and Oxford text books into my own printable fact sheets. This lesson explores the impact that migrants had on the economy, agriculture and culture in Early Modern England. 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 - To evaluate the impact of migrants on Early Modern England Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes Slide 3: Previous Lesson Recap Quiz Slide 4: Previous Lesson Recap Quiz answers Slide 5: Source image of the stonework outside the Huguenot Church in London Slide 6: Starter Activity - Source Analysis (The Printing Press) Slide 7: Starter Activity - Source Analysis (silk weavers in London) Slide 8: Learning Task Option 1 (Mind Map/Diagram) Slide 9: Learning Task Option 2 (Letter to Queen Anne) Slide 10: Learning Task Option 3 (Question sheet) Slide 11: Challenge Tasks Slide 12: 4 mark Practice Exam Questions Slide 13: 16 Mark Practice Exam Questions Slide 14: Learning Review Quiz Slide 15: Learning Review Quiz answers Slide 16: Fact Sheet
GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: Migrants in Medieval England - The Impact of Migrants (Lesson 4)
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GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: Migrants in Medieval England - The Impact of Migrants (Lesson 4)

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This lesson examines the impact and contributions made by migrants in Medieval England. Students at first learn about the many different contributions which were made before analysing and evaluating their impact. This lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title Slide - To examine the Impact of Migrants on Medieval England Slide 2: GCSE Graded outcomes for the lesson Slide 3: Previous Lesson Recap - Who am I? Slide 4: Previous Lesson Recap - Answers Slide 5: Outline of the lesson looking at the term ‘impact’ Slide 6: Starter Activity Slide 7: Two Options for a main learning task Slide 8: Follow Up Evaluation questions Slide 9: Example 4 mark exam questions Slide 10: Example 12 and 16 mark exam questions Slide 11: Learning Review Crossword Slide 12: Learning Review Crossword answers Slide 13: Printable crosswords Slide 14: Lesson Fact Sheet 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.
GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: Migrants Industrial Britain - CASE STUDY: Liverpool 19th Century  (Lesson 16)
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GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: Migrants Industrial Britain - CASE STUDY: Liverpool 19th Century (Lesson 16)

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This lesson examines the case study of Liverpool in the 19th century with the experiences and impact of migrants on the city. Students are given a number of recap and start tasks along with a choice of learning activities for the lesson. A fact sheet to cover the content needed for the exam is also included as part of the power point. 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: Previous Learning activity Slide 4-5: Starter Task - Students to be give one of 8 sources about Liverpool in the 1800s and use the sources to infer information about the experiences and impact of migrants in the city. Slide 6: Main Learning Task Option 1: Students given a brief to complete a tourist information board about migrants to Liverpool Slide 7: Main Learning Task Option 2: Worksheet with a variety of questions based on the fact sheet Slide 8: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 9: Example 4 mark exam questions Slide 10: Example 12 and 16 mark exam questions Slide 11: Key Term Learning Review Slide 12: Lesson Fact Sheet
GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Causes of the Uprising Tostig (Lesson 6)
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GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Causes of the Uprising Tostig (Lesson 6)

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Level: GCSE History Exam Board: Edexcel 1-9 Lesson Summary: An explanation for the reasons why the people of Northumbria revolted against Tostig. Slide 1: Introduction slide with Learning Aim - To explain the reasons for the uprising against Tostig in Northumbria. Slide 2: GCSE Graded Learning Aims Slide 3: Starter Task - Fill in the missing terms from the previous lesson Slide 4: Starter Task - Answers revealed. Slide 5: Starter Task - differentiated for students who may need the key terms as prompts. Slide 6: Starter Task hand out sheet for simply printing off and giving to students. Slide 7: Who am I quiz - featured in another lesson but worth a recap. Slide 8: Another Discussion Task Slide 9: Another Starter Task - scene from Bayeux Tapestry - can the students think about why Tostig and Harold might be fighting? Slide 10: 5 minute cartoon video clip with focus question. Slide 11: Background information about the events leading to the rebellion. Slide 12: Background information. Slide 13: Background information Slide 14: Task sheet - students to complete a table which will eventually help them form 3 PEE paragraphs about the causes of the uprising against Tostig. Slide 15: An example slide for the teacher to form one model paragraph with the students. Slide 16: A short storyboard covering the events after the uprising and the death of Edward with the Succession Crisis. Slide 17: Example exam questions including the one linked to slide 14. Slide 18: Plenary. Slide 19: 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.
GCSE History Edexcel: Notting Hill Migrants Historic Environment - Impact of War (Lesson 2)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Notting Hill Migrants Historic Environment - Impact of War (Lesson 2)

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This lesson provides a wider historical context for the study of Notting Hill in the period c.1948-1970. It examines the impact of the Second World War on aspects of life such as war damage, housing, employment, the British Nationality Act, Policing in London as well as the improvements made during the Swinging Sixties. The lesson includes a fact sheet for the students to use instead of having to use any of the text books. Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: The location of Notting Hill Slide 3: The aims of the lesson Slide 4: Starter Task - Discuss what you think the impact of war would be on society (hints given) Slide 5: Analysis of a historical interpretation of the time. Slide 6: Analysis task of source usefulness (with prompt questions) Slide 7: A4 worksheet with a variety of tasks using the fact sheet Slide 8: A practice and model answer of the ‘Two features…’ question Slide 9: Two challenge tasks Slide 10-12: Two printable ‘Two features’ question and answer sheets with structured help. Slide 13: The lesson fact sheet Slide 14-15: Learning Review Task - Key fact match up activity.
GCSE History Edexcel: Notting Hill Migrants Historic Environment - Reasons to Migrate (Lesson 3)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Notting Hill Migrants Historic Environment - Reasons to Migrate (Lesson 3)

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This lesson examines the many reasons why Caribbean migrants came to Britain and in particular the area of Notting Hill. As with every lesson in this unit, the lesson includes a fact sheet which means no other text books are needed. Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2: Lesson aims Slide 3: Background information about migration to Britain Slide 4: Background information about the Windrush Generation Slide 5: Starter Task - Using a recruitment poster, what can students learn about the reasons for migration to Britain? Slide 6: Starter Task 2 - Using the source - what can students learn about the reasons for migration to Britain? Slide 7: A4 printable source and question sheet Slide 8: Activity - Students need to use the sources they have been given from slide 7 to organise push and pull factors for coming to Britain and in particular Notting Hill. Slides 9-12: An outline, structure and model answers to the ‘How useful question’. Slide 13: Two examples of the ‘Two features’ question. Slide 14: Learning Review Quiz Slide 15: Lesson Fact Sheet
KS3 History: First World War - The Weapons used on the Front Line
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KS3 History: First World War - The Weapons used on the Front Line

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In this 26 slide lesson, students will student nine of the main weapons used during the First World War: rifles, artillery, machine guns, grenades, cavalry, flamethrowers, tanks, aircraft and gas. Students will be able to describe the features of each weapon before comparing and evaluating the effectiveness of the weapons. This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims Slide 3: As you enter activity – ‘Odd One Out’. Slide 4: Background knowledge about the Wider Historical Context Slide 5: Starter Task – Weapons True or False Slide 6: Links to 7 useful clips about the weapons of the First World War. Slide 7: Starter Task 2: Problem Solving Puzzle linked to the production of the Brodie Helmet. Side 8: Fact Sheet (printable) about the weapons of the First World War. Slide 9-18: Image based background knowledge about each weapon featured in the fact sheet. Slide 19-20: Activity 1 - Instructions about how to complete the table with an A4 printable table included. Slide 21-22 Activity 2 – Key Term Fill with answers revealed Slide 23: Printable worksheet Slide 24: Challenge Questions about the impact of the weapons Slide 25-26: Learning Review – Match the statistics to the facts with answers revealed. 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 and your 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.
KS3 History: First World War - Why did so many men enlist for the army in 1914? Propaganda
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KS3 History: First World War - Why did so many men enlist for the army in 1914? Propaganda

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In this lesson, students will be able to understand and explain the many and varies reasons why so many men voluntarily enlisted in into the British army at the start of the First World War. For example, students will learn about aspects such as propaganda, censorship, patriotism, the role of the British government, the formation of Pals Battalions, the White Feather Campaign and more. This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims Slide 3: As you come in warmup activity – Why might young people today want to join the armed forces? Slide 4: Previous Learning Recap – order the events Slide 5: Previous Learning Recap – multiple choice quiz Slide 6: Starter Task – Activity and discussion based on persuasion techniques. Slide 7: Background information about the start of the First World War. Side 8: Background information about the role of the British government, propaganda and censorship. Slide 9: Background information about the creation of the Pals Battalions. Slide 10: Useful Clips – three links to video clips covering topics from the lesson. Slide 11-15: Activity 1: Using first-hand accounts (sources) to understand why men enlisted in 1914. Includes a practice source to do as a class and a printable table for students to record their ideas. Slide 16-17: Activity 2: ‘Meet Wilf’ – A focus on the life of one recruit and his life in 1914. Why would Wilf want to enlist? Slide 18: Activity 3: Why did men enlist diagram and instructions. Slide 19: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 20: Extended writing opportunities Slide 21: Learning Review Picture Quiz 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 and your 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.
KS3 History: First World War - The Treatment of Conscientious Objectors / Conchies
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KS3 History: First World War - The Treatment of Conscientious Objectors / Conchies

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In this lesson, students take a fascinating look into the way conscientious objectors were treated during the First World War. Students will find out why some men became conscientious objectors, what the public attitude was to conchies and finally examine four case studies to decide how they would punish the conscientious objectors from the past. This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims Slide 3: As you enter warm up – War has been declared – would you volunteer? A selection of discussion questions linked to this modern day scenario. Slide 4: Starter Task 1: Data analysis – students have to interpret a graph which shows the decline in volunteer recruits by the end of 1915. Slide 5: Starter Task 2: Discussion and background information – why do you think there was a drop in recruitment by 1915? Slide 6: Background information about the Military Services Act, 1916 Slide 7: Background information and match up activity – who were the different types of conscientious objectors? Side 8: Background information about the different types of CO. Slide 9: Source based activity based on the public attitudes towards COs. Slide 10-11: The treatment and punishments given to conscientious objectors. Slide 12-14: ‘Conchie Tribunal’ activity with two printable sheets Slide 15: Useful clips Slide 16: Challenge Tasks and Questions Slide 17-18: Learning Review Quiz – with answers revealed I would be 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 and your 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 - The Reasons for Henry's Break from Rome (Lesson 18)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - The Reasons for Henry's Break from Rome (Lesson 18)

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why Henry VIII decided to ‘Break with Rome’ by the early 1530s. 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: Why did the Pope award Henry with the title ‘Defender of the Faith? Why did Henry VIII begin to challenge and oppose the Roman Catholic Church? This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The downloaded lesson includes the following: 3x A4 printable worksheets based on the tasks presented in the main Power Point. 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Explaining Henry VIII’s Break from Rome Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up Discussion: Why might people today change their religion or attitude towards religion? Slide 4: Warm Up II: Analysis of the letters F.D. on British coins and its origin with Henry VIII as Defender of the Faith. Slide 5: Background Information: Henry VIII as Defender of the Faith Slide 6: Background Information: The Reformation in Europe, Martin Luther and the Protestant Church. Slide 7: Starter Task: Spot the differences between the Catholic Church and the Protestant Church – answers included. Slide 8: The main factors explaining Henry’s Break from Rome – Diagram, activity and discussion. Slide 9: Task 1 – Students complete a comparison table between the beliefs and rituals of the Catholic and Protestant Church Slide 10: Task 2 - Key Term Glossary Task Slide 11: Task 3 – Explaining Henry’s opposition to the Roman Catholic Church. Slide 12: Link to the three A4 worksheets also included in the lesson. Slide 13: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 14-15: Learning Review 1 – Catholic or Protestant Activity – answers revealed. Slide 16-17: Learning Review 2 – Fill the missing key terms from the lesson - answers revealed. Slide 18: Example Exam Questions Slide 19 : Lesson Fact Sheet I would be 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 - Impact of Religious Reforms & Reformation (Lesson 21)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Impact of Religious Reforms & Reformation (Lesson 21)

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In this lesson, students will examine Henry VIII’s main religious reforms between 1534-40 and then evaluate the impact that the Reformation had on the English Church. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions: What religion reforms took place between 1534-40? What was the role of Thomas Cranmer and Thomas Cromwell with these reforms? What was the overall impact of the Reformation on the English Church? The downloaded lesson includes the following: 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Henry VIII’s Religious Reforms – What was the impact of the Reformation on the English Church? Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up Discussion: What is meant by the term ‘reformation’. Slide 4-5: Recap Activity: Which religious beliefs are Catholic and which are Protestant – sorting activity with answers revealed. Slide 6-8: Starter Task: Key religious term match up. The terms will be useful to know to fully understand the religious reforms. Answers revealed and includes printable worksheets. Slide 9: Starter Task 2: Source analysis about the way Henry VIII dealt with opposition. Slide 10-11: Background Information: Information about the influence of Protestant Reformers and Catholic Traditionalists on Henry with the dangers they faced if they pushed the king too far. Slide 12-13: Task 1: A chart students fill in to show Henry’s religious reforms and how Catholic/Protestant they were. Includes a printable student worksheet. Slide 14: Task 2: How much religious change was there? What was the impact of the Reformation on the English Church? Slide 15: Task 3: What was the impact of the religious changes on ordinary people and why? Slide 16: Background Information: An image of the front cover of the Great Bible with information and discussion questions included. Slide 17: Follow up challenge questions. Slide 18: Follow Up Research Tasks. Slide 19: Example Exam Questions Slide 20-21: Learning Review Quiz 1: 13 questions of varied difficulties with answers. Slide 22: Learning Review Quiz 2: What’s the Question? Slide 20: Lesson Fact Sheet I would be 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 - Tudor Society & Government in 1509 (Lesson 1)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Tudor Society & Government in 1509 (Lesson 1)

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This lesson is specifically created for Edexcel GCSE History (1-9) British Depth Study – Henry VIII & his Ministers. However, it can easily be adapted as a stand alone lesson to teach students about the structure and hierarachy of Tudor society and government for KS3/4/5. This lesson (re-) introduces students to the historical figure of Henry VIII. Students then examine how early Tudor society was structured in the countryside and towns. It then examines how Henry VIII’s government was structured and the roles of the groups within this structure. 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 lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide – The features of Tudor Society and Government by 1509. Slide 2-3: As You Enter Warm Up – What do you already know about Henry VIII? Includes a printable worksheet and hints. Slide 4-5: Starter – Tudor Society Multiple Choice Quiz (with answers and explanations revealed). Slide 6: Task 1 – Ordering the Tudor Social Hierarchy Slide 7: A large and engaging diagram explaining the Tudor social hierarchy. Slide 8: Printable worksheet Slide 9: Follow Up Challenge Questions Side 10-12: Practice Exam Questions with a model answer Slide 13-14: Learning Review Quiz – With answers revealed Slide 15: Lesson Fact Sheet – Based on the GCSE Edexcel Specification Slide 16-18: Editable diagrams for each of the social hierarchies. 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.