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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.
GCSE History Early Elizabethan England Revision Fact Sheets
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GCSE History Early Elizabethan England Revision Fact Sheets

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This resource is a 29 slide set of fact sheets for each lesson/topic for the GCSE Early Elizabethan England based on the GCSE Edexcel specification. It can be used as a revision resource or to accompany the teaching of the Early Elizabethan England Edexcel topic. 2023 UPDATE: All images (clipart, vectors, illustrations, photography) are in the public domain and Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you see any errors, please email me in the first instance.
GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: Migrants Britain 1900-Pres.: Experiences of Black & Asian Migrants (Lesson 22)
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GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: Migrants Britain 1900-Pres.: Experiences of Black & Asian Migrants (Lesson 22)

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This lesson specifically examines the experences of migrants from the Caribbean, Africa and Asia (India & Pakistan) in the second half of the 1900s. It specifically looks at the changing attitudes towards migrants after 1945, Enoch Powell’s ‘Rivers of Blood’ speech, Race Relation legislation and the riots in Brixton and Burnley/Oldham/Bradford Slide 1:Title slide Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes Slide 3: The role of the media in reporting on migration Slide 4-6: Information about Enoch Powell’s Rivers of Blood speech with analysis questions & student printout. Slide 7-9: Source based activity based on various experiences of migrants to Britain (sources and tables included) Slide 10: Printable question sheet for students to use alongside the lesson fact sheet Slide 11: 1960s Political cartoon analysis to show accepted attitudes at the time. Slide 12: Big discussion question about the overall experiences of migrants after 1945. Slide 13-15: Photographic images showing the race riots Slide 16: Practice exam questions Slide 17: Recap Activity Slide 18: Lesson fact sheet
GCSE History Edexcel (9-1) Paper 2 Anglo-Saxon & Norman England Timeline Revision Display
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GCSE History Edexcel (9-1) Paper 2 Anglo-Saxon & Norman England Timeline Revision Display

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This useful timeline clearly displays all of the main events covered in the topic Anglo-Saxon and Norman England. The resource can be used as a revision tool, book insert or high quality display for your classroom. Once purchased you will receieve: 1 x full colour timeline (Power Point) 1 x black and white timeline which can be used by students to colour/create their own key of the main events) 1 x PDF version of the above I would really appreciate a review of the resource if you feel it has been useful.
KS3 History: The Reign of the Stuarts - 13 LESSON BUNDLE
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KS3 History: The Reign of the Stuarts - 13 LESSON BUNDLE

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This bundle of lessons contains all of my lessons covering the reign of the Stuart monarchy in Britain. Carefully read the list below so you are fully aware of the lessons you are purchasing in this bundle: Lesson 1: An introduction to the Stuart monarchs & events timeline. Lesson 2: The reign and personality of King James I. Lesson 3: The causes, events and consequences of the Gunpowder Plot, 1605. Lesson 4: Was Oliver Cromwell a ‘hero’ or ‘monster’? Lesson 5: What happened to Oliver Cromwell’s head? Lesson 6: The causes of the English Civil War Lesson 7: The belief in Witchcraft in the 1600s. Lesson 8: The significance of Matthew Hopkins. Lesson 9: Charles II - The ‘Merry Monarch’. Lesson 10: The causes, events and consequences of the Great Fire of London Lesson 11: The impact and events of the Great Plague. Lesson 12: The Age of Discovery & Scientific Revolution. Lesson 13: The Glorious Revolution - William and Mary As always, positive feedback will be warmly welcomed.
GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: House of Godwin/Embassy to Normandy (Lesson 5)
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GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: House of Godwin/Embassy to Normandy (Lesson 5)

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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
GCSE History Edexcel Cold War and S.Power Relations: Soviet invasion of Afghanistan 1979 - L.15
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GCSE History Edexcel Cold War and S.Power Relations: Soviet invasion of Afghanistan 1979 - L.15

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2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, 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 specifically looks at the consequences and importance of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. This is a complete lesson where no other resources are needed as a detailed fact sheet has been included at the end of the PP. RECAP: Students complete the alphabet quiz where they need to think of a key word from the Cold War topic so far for each letter of the alphabet. STARTER: Location of Afghanistan - what issues can the student identify from the location of the Soviet Union and their knowledge of religions around this area. You may wish to supplement with a world map. BACKGROUND: Slides which fully explain why the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979. TASK 1: Students have to read through the main consequences of the invasion and categorise them into one of 5 different categories (see image). The students will then find this useful to help them organise their consequences response in a more structured and historical way as well as learn the consequences of the invasion. TASK 2: Chronology - just in case a narrative account comes up, the students are asked to re-arrange 10 events of the invasion into the correct chronological order. EXAM FOCUS: Students in this lesson focus on the consequences question: Explain two consequences of the Soviet invasion of the Soviet Union (1979) [8] Sentence starters are given along with an example paragraph for analysis by the students. EXTENSION TASK: A modern political cartoon looking at the different interpretations of Afghanistan over time.
GCSE History Edexcel Cold War and S. Relations - The Prague Spring/Brezhnev Doctrine Lesson 13
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GCSE History Edexcel Cold War and S. Relations - The Prague Spring/Brezhnev Doctrine Lesson 13

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This lesson outlines the main events, consequences and importance of the Prague Spring (1968) and following Brezhnev Doctrine. This is a complete lesson where all resources are included for the teaching of this topic along with a detailed fact sheet at the end of the PP for your students to use for the lesson or for revision. RECAP: A key term match up linking back to the previous lesson about the Cuban Missile Crisis (see lesson 12). STARTER: Students have to use a variety of clipart images to identify the problems and concerns of the Czech people living under a Communist dictatorship. BACKGROUND: A series of slides takes the students through a possible teacher led introduction to the Prague Spring and the reforms that were made by Dubcek. **TASK 1: **Students are prompted to write a series of 6 structured diary entries from a Czech citizen about the events that unfolded during 1968. Higher ability students will be expected to consider the reaction and emotions of the Czech people who wanted reforms. **TASK 3: **4 example exams questions are given to potentially assess student knowledge and understanding of these events. PLENARY: Students to be handed an A4 sheet (copied from the pp) and find other students in the class who can answer the questions for them. Potential for competition. **FACT SHEET: **A fully detailed fact sheet for the students to use for the lesson or revision. 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, 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.
GCSE History Edexcel: Conflict Home & Abroad - Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (Lesson 20)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Conflict Home & Abroad - Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (Lesson 20)

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This lesson examines how President Johnson used the events of the Gulf of Tonkin Incident (1964) to increase America’s involvement in Vietnam after 1965. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions Slide 3-5:Previous Lesson Gap Fill - with answers revealed and a student printout version Slide 6: Source Inference Starter Task about the increasing threat of the Vietcong by 1964 Slide 7: Discussion activity about the various reasons why the Vietcong were an increasing threat by 1964. Slide 8: Overview and discussion task about Johnson’s aims in Vietnam in 1964 Slide 9-10: Background information about the Gulf of Tonkin Incident and the passing of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. Slide 11: Instructions and challenge question for the timeline task Slide 12: A printable version of the timeine for students to complete using their fact sheet Slide 13: The significance of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Slide 14: Learning Review Quiz Slide 15-16: Lesson fact sheets based on the Edexcel specification I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson. Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. A number of clipart images have also been purchased for commercial use from ‘Artsy Bee Kids’. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.
Lesson 4: Edexcel 1-9 GCSE History - Whitechapel Study - A focus on the Whitechapel Workhouses
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Lesson 4: Edexcel 1-9 GCSE History - Whitechapel Study - A focus on the Whitechapel Workhouses

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This lesson does not have to be taught as lesson 4 but at any point in the study of Whitechapel. All resources included to save using the book. RECAP: Students asked to share ideas about their prior learning about workhouses and then can be supported by the use of a short video clip. STARTER: 6 source sheets with extracts from a cartoon source have been divided up so groups of students can focus on different issues of the workhouse, before feeding back to the class. This should get the students warmed up before looking specifically at more exam based sources. TASK 1: Students given 5 sources which can either be printed out separately or given to them on one handout. They then fill in a sheet which directs them to think about the usefulness of each source and the process they can use to do this effectively. PLENARY/ASSESSMENT: An 8 mark exam question about the usefulness of two sources. This is an ideal homework sheet. 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.
GCSE History Edexcel: The American West - Lawlessness and the Gold Rush 1849 (Lesson 9)
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GCSE History Edexcel: The American West - Lawlessness and the Gold Rush 1849 (Lesson 9)

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This lesson examines the importance and the impact of the Gold Rush on the increased lawlessness in growing mining towns of California. All of the resources you need will be included in the lesson. All of the lessons for the American West unit contain a variety of learning tasks suitable for all abilities, practice exam questions, engaging individual or group activities as well as the key information needed for the Edexcel Specification. Each lesson features a fact sheet which is intended to be used as a substitute for the text book. Therefore, this lesson contains everything you will need for the lesson. If you have found this lesson effective, please be kind enough to leave a review. 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.
GCSE History Edexcel: Crime & Punishment: Anglo-Saxon Law Enforcement (Lesson 3)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Crime & Punishment: Anglo-Saxon Law Enforcement (Lesson 3)

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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.
27. GCSE History Edexcel 1-9 Weimar and Nazi Germany: Persecution of Jews
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27. GCSE History Edexcel 1-9 Weimar and Nazi Germany: Persecution of Jews

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This lesson specifically looks at tracking the treatement of Jews in Germany between 1933-39. Care has been taken not to go beyond this date as the exam specification states, but one of the documentary clips will touch upon post 1939. All of the lessons for the Weimar and Nazi Germany topic contain a variety of learning tasks suitable for all abilities, practice exam questions, engaging individual or group activities as well as the key information needed for the Edexcel Specification. Each lesson features a fact sheet which is intended to be used as a substitute for the text book. Therefore, this lesson contains everything you will need for the lesson. If you have found this lesson effective, please be kind enough to leave a review. 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.
18. GCSE History Edexcel 1-9 Weimar and Nazi Germany Paper 3: Propaganda & Censorship
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18. GCSE History Edexcel 1-9 Weimar and Nazi Germany Paper 3: Propaganda & Censorship

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This lesson examines the Nazi use of propaganda and censorship and asks why it was so important to the Nazi regime. All of the lessons for the Weimar and Nazi Germany topic contain a variety of learning tasks suitable for all abilities, practice exam questions, engaging individual or group activities as well as the key information needed for the Edexcel Specification. Each lesson features a fact sheet which is intended to be used as a substitute for the text book. Therefore, this lesson contains everything you will need for the lesson. If you have found this lesson effective, please be kind enough to leave a review. 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.
GCSE Edexcel History: American West Knowledge Organizer Revision Diagram
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GCSE Edexcel History: American West Knowledge Organizer Revision Diagram

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This is a very useful resource to help students structure their revision for an end of unit assessment or their final exam. It has been organised Chronologically but also provides students with the information to revise thematically. I would suggest enlarging to A3 if possible and students have found this a great starting point to their revision as it sets out all of the topics covered in the American West on one sheet. Please note that this is a single sheet resource, but due to the time it took to produce this, I hope this reflects the asking price for it. Hopefully it can last you many years.
KS3 History: England in 1066 - Who should be King after Edward the Confessor?
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KS3 History: England in 1066 - Who should be King after Edward the Confessor?

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This lesson asks students to examine the main three candidates for the King of England after the death of Edward the Confessor. Students evaluate the candidates using a series of fact files. They then explain which candidate would be the most suitable. This is a fully resourced lesson which includes starter tasks, printable worksheets, differentiated, challenge and extension tasks. 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.
GCSE History Edexcel Crime and Punishment Unit 3 Bundle
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GCSE History Edexcel Crime and Punishment Unit 3 Bundle

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This bundle includes all of the lessons and teaching materials you will need to cover the 18th and 19th century, Crime and Punishment Unit 3. Lesson 15: New and old definitions of crime Lesson 16: The Tolpuddle Martyrs Lesson 17: The Bow Street Runners and the development of the police Lesson 18:The end of public execution and transportation Lesson 19: Prison growth and reform Lesson 20: Case Study - Pentonville Prison Lesson 21: Case Study - Robert Peel
GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: Migrants in Britain 1900-Present: Migration Asia, Africa & Europe (Lesson 20)
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GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: Migrants in Britain 1900-Present: Migration Asia, Africa & Europe (Lesson 20)

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This lesson examines the reasons why migration increased after 1948 from places such as: India, Pakistan, Uganda, Kenya, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Key events include the British Nationality Act as well as the formation of the European Union and the UN Convention on Refugees. Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: GCSE grades lesson outcomes Slide 3: Starter Task - Recap multiple choice quiz Slide 4: Starter Task -Recap answers Side 5: Map showing the location of migrant countries and states covered this lesson. Slide 6: Information slide about the British Nationality Act Slide 7: Information slide about India and Pakistan Slide 8: Information slide about Kenya Slide 9: Information slide about Uganda Slide 10: Information slide about the European Union Slide 11: Information slide about Asylum seekers to Britain Slide 12: Outline of the main task for the lesson Slide 13: Printable student version of the main learning task Slide 14: Similarities and Differences between migration post 1945 Slide 15 - 20: Useful images to help students understand the migration of these various migrant groups Slide 21: Practice 4 mark exam questions Slide 22: Practice 12 and 16 mark questions Slide 23 - 24: Plenary quiz and answers Slide 25: Lesson Fact Sheet
GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: Migrants in Britain 1900-Present: CASE STUDY Bristol (Lesson 24)
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GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: Migrants in Britain 1900-Present: CASE STUDY Bristol (Lesson 24)

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This lesson covers the case study for the Migrants in Britain 1900-Present Day. It specifically examines Bristol after the Second World War and the experience and impact of migrants from the Caribbean. The lesson also examines the significance of the Bristol Bus Boycott. Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes Slide 3: Previous lesson picture based recap activity about the impact of migration on modern Britain Slide 4 - 5: Long term recap filling in the missing terms activity based on the previous case studies of Liverpool and London Slide 6: An overview of the location of Bristol and the main focus questions of the lesson. Slide 7: Source Starter Task - Evidence from Owen Henry about his time in Bristol in the 1960s Slide 8-10: Why is the Edward Colston statue significant? Slide 11-15: Photography to show students key events and individuals covered in the lesson. Slide 16: Student source and question sheet to be used alongside the fact sheet. Slide 17: Challenge questions and a useful link to the Bristol Museum website. Slide 18: Example 4 mark practice questions Slide 19-20: Wh or what am I? Quiz with answers Slide 21: Lesson Fact Sheet
GCSE History (Edexcel) Paper 2 Anglo-Saxon & Norman England Exam Technique Presentation
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GCSE History (Edexcel) Paper 2 Anglo-Saxon & Norman England Exam Technique Presentation

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UPDATED & READY FOR THE 2025 exams! This resource takes into account the latest amendments to Edexcel GCSE History question paper formatting, timing and question types. This 15-slide presentation takes students on a step-by-step guide through the Paper 2 British Depth Study exam for Anglo-Saxon & Norman England and provides them with: Example questions Question walkthroughs Advice about exam technique Mark scheme reminders Model answers All past exam questions (2016-2023) Slide 1: Introduction title slide Slide 2: An overview of the Anglo-Saxon & Norman England question types Slide 3-5: An outline of the ‘Describe one feature of [2 x 2]’ question type. Slide 6-8: An outline of the ‘Explain why [12]’ question type Slide 9-11: An outline of the ‘How far do you agree [16]’ question type. Slide 12-15: All past paper questions from 2016 Samples to 2023. Buyers of this resource have often used it as part of a walkthrough for their students before the exam, as an introduction to the topic or as a way to remind students of the exam techniques as they practice their skills. Please be aware that any images used in this resource are copyright free. Others which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you feel any errors have been made with this, please email me in the first instance at raschoolresources@gmail.com
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!