Battle of Hastings a Battlefield Analysis

The Battle of Hastings will be investigated by looking at the topography of Senlac Hill. Students will be challenged to understand how the battle was fought over the battlefield in a graded activity that can be run over one or two lessons.

Content
This lesson is designed to work with MYP, KS3, NCSS standards and is ready to go straight out the box. This lesson includes the following files; 1) Powerpoint presentation, 2) Resource sheets, 3) worksheets, 4) comprehension test, 5) a lesson plan (MYP aligned).

How to Use
This lesson is focused on one task, understanding the physical geography of the Battle of Hastings - Senlac Hill by looking at the positions each army took. There is also a comprehension test so students can evaluate how well they did in their work. This lesson can run either as an individual task or a group activity. A model lesson structure is outlined in the lesson plan. This also actively provides opportunities for SEN and LEx differentiation.

Who Should Buy This
This lesson can be used by anyone, but it is designed to be taught out of the box. It is best suited to a new teacher or a teacher who wants everything done with no input from themselves. I strongly advise looking at the units bundles if you want to build on each lessons topics sequentially. If you are a more experienced teacher then check out the resource packs for use in history lessons.

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