This is the second lesson of a scheme of work in about Medieval Castles.
The focus of the lesson is to have pupils evaluate the best place to build a castle.
During the lesson pupils will:
- Pupils discuss why an important person such as a king might want to build a castle.
- Analyse picture of Dover Castle and evaluate its position on a hill next to the coast.
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of building a castle on top of a hill or in the middle of a forrest.
- Complete a mapping activity to identify the best place to build a castle based on previous learning in the lesson.
- Complete a PEA paragraph to explain their choice of position.
This lesson is ready to teach and includes all worksheets and resources needed.
This lesson is aimed towards year seven but could be easily adapted for key stage 1 or 2.
If you buy this lesson, please leave a review to tell me what you think.
The focus of the lesson is to have pupils evaluate the best place to build a castle.
During the lesson pupils will:
- Pupils discuss why an important person such as a king might want to build a castle.
- Analyse picture of Dover Castle and evaluate its position on a hill next to the coast.
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of building a castle on top of a hill or in the middle of a forrest.
- Complete a mapping activity to identify the best place to build a castle based on previous learning in the lesson.
- Complete a PEA paragraph to explain their choice of position.
This lesson is ready to teach and includes all worksheets and resources needed.
This lesson is aimed towards year seven but could be easily adapted for key stage 1 or 2.
If you buy this lesson, please leave a review to tell me what you think.
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