Fourth lesson of the scheme - changes made by the Normans to England
Lesson exploring the establishment of castles by the Normans. Starter video introduces why castles were helpful to the Normans, group ‘site of a castle’ decision making activity, card sort on how and why castles were built/used, GCSE style describe question on why castles were built leading to a corners judgement plenary.
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How did the Normans take and keep control of England?
An 18 lesson series exploring how the Normans gained and maintained power in England. The bundle covers how England was ruled before 1066 and who the Normans were, leading to an exploration of the claimants to the throne and the events and outcome of the Battle of Hastings. It also includes a murder mystery of the death of Harold Godwinson, leading to an exploration of how William gained power. The lessons then explore how land, law and order, castles, villages and religion was used to keep control over England. The bundle includes fully resourced lessons with a variety of differentiated activities and assessments built in to the lessons.
How did the Normans change England?
Whole half term scheme for KS3 (also suitable for AQA 8145 Norman England) focusing on the key changes the Normans made to England including law and order, religion, castles, daily life, society and land. GCSE style assessments embedded throughout the scheme leading to a 'write an account' question.
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