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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 Edexcel: Henry VIII - 27 Page A4 Revision / Workbook / Knowledge Organisers
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - 27 Page A4 Revision / Workbook / Knowledge Organisers

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This resource can act as an easy to access revision booklet or a basic workbook to accompany students’ learning about Henry VIII & his Ministers (Edexcel GCSE History British Depth Study). It includes 27 pages and each A4 page includes: An outline of the topic area Information directly linked to the GCSE specification Key terms linked to the topic area Questions and activities 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.
GCSE History (Edexcel) - Henry VIII & his Ministers Revision Resources Pack
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GCSE History (Edexcel) - Henry VIII & his Ministers Revision Resources Pack

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This pack contains 17 A4 printable pages of revision resources which have been specifically created to help students revise for their GCSE Paper 2 exam. Answers are provided where appropriate. The revision pack contains the following activities: Activity 1: Henry VIII Timeline - A gap filling exercise giving students an overview of when the main events happened. Activity 2: Henry VIII Blank Timeline - A blank timeline to allow students to create their own narrative of events. Activity 3: Key Individuals Match Up - Students match the name of the key individuals to their role during Henry’s reign. Activity 4: ‘Who are We’? - Students given a description of 14 groups of people who they have studied in this unit and use these as clues to guess their identities. Activity 5: ‘Who am I?’ quiz where students identify the key individual from a first person description. Activity 6: Key Events - Students outline/give a summary of 13 key events. Activity 7: Henry’s Wives - Students complete a table which prompts them to revise the main facts about each wife studied in this unit. Activity 8: Henry’s Ministers - Students complete a table which prompts them to revise the key facts about Thomas Wolsey and Thomas Cromwell. Activity 9: Key Term Glossary - Aimed at lower to middle ability students. x2 sheets Activity 10: Key Term Glossary - Aimed at middle to higher abilities students. x2 sheets Activity 11: Explanation Revision - Students are given a wide variety of possible ‘explain’ type questions. Activity 12: Two Features Practice Activity 13: What’s the Question Quiz Activity 14: Pilgrimage of Grace Crossword
GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII & his Ministers - UNIT 3 BUNDLE (9 lessons)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII & his Ministers - UNIT 3 BUNDLE (9 lessons)

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This bundle contains all the lessons/resources you will need to teach the second unit/key topic of Edexcel’s GCSE British Depth Study - Henry VIII and his Ministers. The lessons included in this bundle include: Lesson 18: Henry VIII’s Break from Rome Lesson 19: The Act of Supremacy & The Act of Succession Lesson 20: Opposition from Elizabeth Barton, John Fisher & Thomas More Lesson 21: The impact of the Reformation on the English Church Lesson 22: The Role of Monasteries in Early Tudor England Lesson 23: The Reasons for the Dissolution of the Monasteries Lesson 24: The Impact of the Dissolution of the Monasteries Lesson 25: The Causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace Lesson 26: The events, failure and significance of the Pilgrimage of Grace. These are high quality, fully resourced lessons which do not require any text books. Each lesson contains a range of warm up tasks, starter activities, discussion questions, engaging background information, learning tasks, practice exam questions, A4 printable worksheets, learning reviews and much more!
GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Events & Failure of the Pilgrimage of Grace (Lesson 26)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Events & Failure of the Pilgrimage of Grace (Lesson 26)

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In this lesson, students will study the key events of the Pilgrimage of Grace which took place in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. They will then use this knowledge to explain why the Pilgrimage of Grace failed as well as its significance. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 The downloaded lesson includes the following: 2x A4 printout timelines 1x A4 printout worksheet – Features exam practice 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – The Causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up 1: Map Activity – from a choice of markers on the map, locate which two counties are Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. Challenge question also included. Slide 4-5: Recap Activity: A 10 question recap quiz about the causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace. Answers included. Slide 6: Starter Activity: Which side is strongest – Robert Aske’s Pilgrims or the Duke of Norfolk’s men? Statistical analysis. Slide 7: Starter Activity 2: How should Henry VIII try and solve the problem of the Pilgrimage of Grace? Problem solving activity with four options to pick from and explain. Slide 8: Starter Activity 3: Source Analysis – Students study an extract from the Pontefract Articles to work out the main demands of the Pilgrims. Slide 9: Background Information: A map-based background information slide about the start of the Pilgrimage of Grace in Lincolnshire. Slide 10: Task 1: Students use a choice of two A4 timelines to outline the main events. Slide 11: Task 2: Explaining why the Pilgrimage of Grace failed. A table based on the weaknesses of the Pilgrims and the Strengths of Henry VIII. Slide 12: Background Information: What was the significance of the Pilgrimage of Grace? Students can use the heading of each factor to help them explain the significance of the event. Slide 13: Challenge Source Analysis: Students are given three sources about the Pilgrimage of Grace with questions to answer about them. Slide 14: Practice Exam Questions Slide 15 – 16: Learning Review 1: Match the roles to the key names of individuals who took part in the Pilgrimage of Grace. Slide 17 – 18: Learning Review 2: Lincolnshire or Yorkshire – students to decide which county uprising the facts belong to. 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 - The Causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace (Lesson 25)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - The Causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace (Lesson 25)

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In this lesson, students will go on the explain the main economic, social, religious and political causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 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 printout worksheet - Sorting Task 1 1x A4 printout worksheet – Explaining the reasons Task 2 1x A4 printout – Basic Comprehension using the fact sheet. 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – The Causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up 1: What do we mean by a ‘revolt’, ‘rebellion’ or ‘uprising’? Slide 4: As You Enter Warm Up 2: Thought provoking discussion questions about modern day protests. Slide 5: Recap Activity: Why were the people of England angry and upset with the Dissolution of the Monasteries? Answers provided in a diagram. Slide 6-8: Background Information: The initial events of the Pilgrimage of Grace. Slide 9: Starter Task 2: Think and discuss question about the people involved in the Pilgrimage of Grace. Slide 10: Task 1: Students use the A4 worksheet included in the resource to identify the main reasons for the Pilgrimage of Grace. Slide 11: Task 2: Students write in the first person to explain why certain individuals and groups in society took part in the Pilgrimage of Grace. Slide 12: Follow Up Challenge Questions. Slide 13: Example exam questions. Slide 14-15: Learning Review Activity – True or false? Answers provided. Slide 16: 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 Impact of the Dissolution of the Monasteries (Lesson 24)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - The Impact of the Dissolution of the Monasteries (Lesson 24)

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In this lesson, students will be able to explain the impact and consequences of the Dissolution of the Monasteries. They will also identify which groups benefitted from the closure of the monasteries and which groups lost out. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 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 printout worksheet of Task 1 1x A4 printout worksheet of Tasks 2 & 3 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – The Impact of the Dissolution of the Monasteries Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up 1: What is happening in the illustration showing the dissolution of the monasteries? Slide 4: As You Enter Warm Up 2: What can you learn from this photograph (the ruins of an abbey in North Yorkshire) Slide 5-7: Recap Activity: What were the reasons for Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries. Includes a higher and lower ability version with answers given. Slide 8-9: Starter Task: Winner or Losers? Students have to guess which groups/individuals would benefit or not from the dissolution. Answers given. Slide 10: Starter Task 2: Source analysis from a speech made by Robert Aske about the value of the monasteries. Slide 11: Task 1: Students use the A4 worksheet included in the resource to identify which groups benefitted and which groups lost out after the dissolution of the monasteries. Slide 12: Task 2: Students place each group on a scale of ‘winners’ and ‘losers’. This is also available as an A4 printable sheet. Slide 13: Task 3: Using a table provided, students outline how society was impacted by the closure of the monasteries. Slide 14: Follow Up Challenge Questions. Slide 15: Example exam questions. Slide 16: Learning Review Activity Slide 27: 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 - Causes of the Dissolution of the Monasteries (Lesson 23)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Causes of the Dissolution of the Monasteries (Lesson 23)

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In this lesson, students will both recap the main roles of the monasteries in early Tudor England and then go on to explain the main reasons for the Dissolution of the Monasteries starting in 1536. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions: What were the main roles and functions of the monasteries? What part did Thomas Cromwell play in the dissolution of the monasteries? What were the main causes of the dissolution of the monasteries? 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 main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – The Causes of the Dissolution of the Monasteries Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: In what ways do modern day school inspections provide reliable and unreliable evidence about a school? This is linked to the issues of accuracy linked to Cromwell’s investigations. Slide 4: Starter Definition: What was the Dissolution of the Monasteries? Slide 5-6: Recap Activity: What were the main rules and functions of the monasteries? Answers revealed. Slide 7: Starter Task: A decision making discussion. Slide 8-11: Starter Task 2: Students introduced to how Cromwell investigated the monasteries and analyse various sources linked to his findings about the poor behaviour of monks and nuns. They then analyse why the findings were inaccurate. Slide 12: Background Information: A basic timeline of the dissolution of the monasteries. Slide 13: Background Information: Monasteries today. Slide 14-15: Task 1: Students use the A4 worksheet provided make notes about the process of the dissolution and the causes of it. Slide 16: Task 2: Students write a speech or letter to parliament arguing why the monasteries need to be closed down. Slide 17: Follow Up Challenge Questions. Slide 18: Example exam questions. Slide 19-20: Learning Review – 10 question quiz with answers Slide 21: 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: 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 - 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 - Act of Supremacy & Act of Succession (Lesson 19)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Act of Supremacy & Act of Succession (Lesson 19)

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In this lesson, students will study Henry VIII’s key laws which led to the Break from Rome – the Act of Succession and the Act of Supremacy. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions: What was the Act of Succession and why was it significant? What was the Act of Supremacy and why was it significant? What role did Cromwell play in enforcing the two new acts – the Oath of Succession and Treason Act (1534). 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 worksheets great for catch up, homework or classroom use. 2x A4 printable Exam question practice sheets 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – The Act of Succession and the Act of Supremacy Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up Discussion: How would you feel if you had to change your belief in something? Slide 4-5: Recap Quiz: 8 multiple choice questions about Henry VIII’s Break from Rome. Slide 6: Starter Task: Key terms (Act, Succession and Supremacy) Slide 7: Starter Task 2: Source analysis of two extracts from the Act of Succession and Act of Supremacy. Slide 8-11: Background Information: Clear background information about the Act of Succession, the Act of Supremacy and Cromwell’s enforcement using the Oath of Succession and Treason Act. Slide 12: Task 1: Create a speech or poster informing people about the two acts and the changes. Slide 13: Task 2: An outline to the worksheet based tasks also included in the lesson. Slide 14: Follow Up Challenge Tasks. Slide 15-16: Example Exam Questions – Linked to the additional worksheets included with the lesson. Slide 17-18: Learning Review Quiz 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 - 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 & his Ministers - UNIT 2 BUNDLE (7 lessons)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII & his Ministers - UNIT 2 BUNDLE (7 lessons)

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This bundle contains all the lessons/resources you will need to teach the second unit/key topic of Edexcel’s British Depth Study Henry VIII and his Ministers. The lessons included in this bundle include: Lesson 11: Thomas Cromwell’s rise to power Lesson 12: Thomas Cromwell’s role in the divorce from Catherine of Aragon Lesson 13: The downfall & execution of Anne Boleyn Lesson 14: The life and impact of Jane Seymour Lesson 15: Thomas Cromwell’s reforms Lesson 16: The rise and fall of Anne of Cleves Lesson 17: The downfall and execution of Thomas Cromwell in 1540 These are high quality, fully resourced lessons which do not require any text books. Each lesson contains a range of warm up tasks, starter activities, discussion questions, engaging background information, learning tasks, practice exam questions, A4 printable worksheets, learning reviews and much more!
GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Thomas Cromwell's Downfall  (Lesson 17)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Thomas Cromwell's Downfall (Lesson 17)

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In this lesson, students will be able to fully explain the main reasons which led to the downfall and execution of Henry VIII’s Chief Minister, Thomas Cromwell. 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 was Thomas Cromwell unpopular by 1540? What was the role of the Duke of Norfolk in Cromwell’s downfall? What was the longer-term impact of Cromwell’s execution? 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 main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Thomas Cromwell’s Fall from Power (1540) Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: ‘Not another Thomas’ – Match up the ‘Tudor Thomas’ to his role. Answers revealed. Slide 4-5: Thomas Cromwell Recap: Students to use their prior knowledge of Thomas Cromwell to fill in the missing words. Answers revealed. Slide 6: Background Information: Who was Thomas Howard, the Duke of Norfolk? Slide 7-9: Task 1: Cromwell V’s Norfolk. Students use the fact files about Thomas Cromwell and the Duke of Norfolk to identify why there was conflict between them. Printouts included Slide 10-11: Task 2: Students explain the main reasons for Cromwell’s downfall using a P.E.E. table. Slide 12: Task 3 – What was the impact of Cromwell’s death? A discussion-based diagram and task. Slide 14-15: Lesson Learning Review – True or False Quiz – with answers Slide 16: Example Exam Questions Slide 17-18: End of Unit/Key Topic Blockbusters Style quiz with full instructions. Fully animated and great fun! 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 - Significance of Henry's Marriage to Anne of Cleves (Lesson 16)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Significance of Henry's Marriage to Anne of Cleves (Lesson 16)

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In this lesson, students will investigate the brief marriage and relationship between Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves. 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 Henry VIII marry Anne of Cleves in 1540? Why was the marriage between Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves annulled? Why was their marriage significant for Henry VIII? 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: 2x A4 worksheets 3x A4 Wives of Henry VIII worksheets 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – The Significance of Henry VIII’s Marriage to Anne of Cleves. Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: What do you know about Henry VIII’s previous three marriages? Slide 4-8: Starter Task: A multiple-choice problem-solving activity to pick the most suitable wife for Henry. Slide 9: Source Analysis: Students analyse a contemporary source which describes Anne of Cleves. Questions included. Slide 10-11: Background Information: Key information about the location of Cleves and the significance of Hans Holbein the Younger’s portrait of Anne of Cleves. Slide 12: Task 1: An overview of the two worksheets students need to complete. Slide 10-11: Task 1 – Students use a table to break down the reforms, and their impact. Slide 13-14: Task 2 – An activity based on the significance of Henry’s marriage with Anne of Cleves – answers given. Slide 15: Bonus Timeline Activity Slide 16: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 17: Example Exam Questions Slide 18-19: Learning Review 1: Match the reasons activity – answers provided. Slide 20-21: Learning Review 2: Quiz with answers provided. Slide 22: Lesson Fact Sheet Slide 23: Original map of Europe if required for editing purposes. 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 - Cromwell's Reforms to Government (Lesson 15)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Cromwell's Reforms to Government (Lesson 15)

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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.
GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Jane Seymour Marriage, Death & Influence (Lesson 14)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Jane Seymour Marriage, Death & Influence (Lesson 14)

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In this lesson, students will be able to investigate the brief marriage between Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions relating to Henry and Jane’s marriage: Why did Henry marry Jane so soon after Anne Boleyn’s death? Why was Jane’s birth to a baby boy so significant for Henry? What influence did Jane and her family have on Henry and Edward? 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 – Jane Seymour: Marriage, childbirth & Influence on Henry Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: A numeracy/mathematical activity based on Henry’s age when he married. Slide 4-5: Recap Quiz: Students will decide if the statement best describes Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn or both. Answers given. Slide 6: Starter Question: Why was having a healthy baby boy so important to Henry? Slide 7: Source Analysis: Students study a painting of Henry, Edward and Jane Seymour and answer questions based on the image and its reliability. Slide 8-9: Background information – An overview of why Henry no longer had any legitimate heirs by 1536. This also covers the Act of Succession and Henry Fitzroy (Henry’s illegitimate son). Slide 10-11: Task 1 – A basic worksheet for students to complete which directly links to the fact sheet at the end of the lesson. Slide 12: Task 2 – How successful was the marriage between Henry VIII and Jane Seymour? A table-based activity. Slide 13: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 14: Example Exam Questions Slide 15-17: Learning Review Crossword with answers revealed and a printable sheet Slide 18: 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.
GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Reasons for Anne Boleyn's Downfall & Execution (Lesson 13)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Reasons for Anne Boleyn's Downfall & Execution (Lesson 13)

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In this lesson, students will be able to investigate the main reasons for Anne Boleyn’s downfall and her eventual execution in 1536. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions relating to Anne Boleyn: What crimes was Anne Boleyn accused of? How had Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII’s relationship declined by 1536? What were the main reasons for the downfall and execution of Anne Boleyn? 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 – Why was Anne Boleyn executed? 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Why was Anne Boleyn executed in 1536? Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: Methods of execution in the 1500s. Slide 4-5: As You Enter Warm Up 2: Students analyse two illustrations of Anne Boleyn’s execution and look out for similarities and differences. Slide 6-7: Learning Recap: Nine questions from the topic so far which link to this lesson. Answers revealed. Slide 8: Background Information: What happened during Anne Boleyn’s final days? Slide 9: Task 1 – Students sort the reasons for Anne Boleyn’s downfall and execution. This links to the additional A4 worksheet. Slide 10-11: Task 2 – The role of key individuals in Anne downfall. A printable worksheet included. Slide 12: Role Play Activity & Instructions Slide 13: Challenge Source Analysis Task Slide 14: Higher Level Challenge Task – How do all the reasons for Anne Boleyn’s execution link to each other? Slide 15: Lesson Follow Up Questions Slide 16: Example exam/assessment questions Slide 17 – 18: Learning Review Quiz – with answers revealed Slide 19: 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.
GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - How did Thomas Cromwell Secure the Annulment? (Lesson 12)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - How did Thomas Cromwell Secure the Annulment? (Lesson 12)

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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 how Thomas Cromwell was able to cleverly secure an annulment from Catherine of Aragon. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16 This lesson examines the following questions relating to Cromwell: Why did Henry VIII want to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon? How did Thomas Cromwell secure the annulment? How did securing the annulment further Cromwell’s career in Henry’s government? 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: 2x A4 printable worksheets for students to write on 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – How did Cromwell secure Henry’s divorce from Catherine of Aragon? Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: Which statement best describes religion in England at the start of Henry’s reign? Answer given with challenge question to follow. Slide 4: Learning Recap 1: Students use images to help them recap why Henry VIII wanted to annul his marriage with Catherine of Aragon. Slide 5-6: Learning Recap 2: Students aim to recap the role of 6 key individuals to help explain why the annulment to Catherine had failed by 1529. Slide 7: Starter Task: A problem solving discussion task. You can then return to this at the end of the lesson. Slide 8: Task – Students to be given two sided A4 worksheet (also included in the resource) Slide 9: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 10: Example Exam Questions Slide 11-12: Learning Review Quiz – with answers revealed Slide 13: 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.
GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Thomas Cromwell's Rise to Power (Lesson 11)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII - Thomas Cromwell's Rise to Power (Lesson 11)

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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 early life and career of Thomas Cromwell and explain his rise to power in Henry VIII’s government. 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 rise to power: What happened in Thomas Cromwell’s early life and career? How did these events cause his rise to power as Henry VIII’s Chief Minister by 1533? 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/timeline 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – Thomas Cromwell’s Rise to Power Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up: What kind of person is Henry VIII looking for as his Chief Minister? Slide 4-6: Learning Recap 1: Filling in the missing words task to help students recap their learning about Thomas Wolsey. Printable worksheet included. Slide 7: Starter Task: Students read and analyse a historical interpretation of Thomas Cromwell to help them learn about his skills. Slide 8: Starter Task: A printable sheet for the starter task which includes two historical interpretations of Thomas Cromwell. Slide 9: Starter Task 2: Analysis of a portrait of Thomas Cromwell Slide 10-11: Background Information: An overview of Thomas Cromwell’s early life and a map of his travels across Europe. Slide 12: Task 1 – Students to complete a timeline of the main events in Cromwell’s early life/career. Slide 13-14: Task 2: How would Cromwell’s achievements help his rise to power in Henry’s government? A table filling in exercise with model answers. Side 15: Optional creative historical writing task Slide 16: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 17: Example Exam Questions Slide 18-19: Learning Review 1 – Put the events of Cromwell’s life in the correct order – answers given. Slide 20: Learning Review 2 – Explain 4-5 reasons for Cromwell’s rise to power before 1533. Slide 21: 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.