Card Sort: Does Edward I deserve the title 'The Hammer of the Scots'?

This engaging and interactive lesson is designed to help students critically assess whether Edward I deserves the title of ‘The Hammer of the Scots’ through a dynamic card sort activity that explores both sides of the debate, fostering rich discussion and debate. The lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation and a worksheet that introduce the significant events of Edward I’s conquest of Scotland, setting the stage for informed analysis. By participating in this lesson, students not only enhance their historical knowledge but also develop essential analytical skills in a fun and interactive manner, enabling them to evaluate both the reputation and historical interpretation of Edward I.

Upon downloading this lesson, you will gain access to three comprehensive resources. The PowerPoint presentation includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, informative slides, historical sources, video links, templates, a heads and tails chronology task, a continuum exercise and support activities designed to facilitate the card sort. Additionally, it offers writing frames for extended answers, a word search and a homework activity. The accompanying three-page worksheet mirrors the content of the PowerPoint, providing consistency and reinforcement. Moreover, the single-page word document features two heading cards and 16 information cards to be sorted, aiding students in evaluating whether Edward I truly deserves the title of ‘The Hammer of the Scots.’ To enhance usability, all three documents are also available as PDFs for easy printing. Be sure to check the detailed preview for more information!

The aims and objectives of this lesson are:

Theme: Plantagenets
Know: The key events of Edward I’s conquests of Scotland?
Understand: The tactics that Edward I used to defeat the Scots?
Evaluate: Does Edward I deserve the title ‘The Hammer of the Scots?’
Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration

WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: The key events of the Norman conquests of Scotland?
Can You Explain: The tactics that Edward I used to defeat the Scots?
Can You Evaluate: Whether Edward I deserves the title of ‘The Hammer of the Scots’?

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