<p>Lesson outlines causes of first crusade and the events</p> <p>Includes<br /> Powerpoint Presentation<br /> A Causes info sheet<br /> An Events sheet</p> <p>Powerpoint contains some fun animations on direction first crusade went</p> <p>Lesson structure<br /> What make you go to war starter<br /> Q&amp;A on what caused the crusade<br /> Timeline activity on events<br /> Where is Jerusalem Plenary (animation)</p>

<p>Importance of Crusades, follow up to first and third crusade</p> <p>Includes<br /> Powerpoint Presentation<br /> Discovery Cards resource</p> <p>Lesson Structure<br /> Double start - what objects have in common, what the mystery device from last lesson is (astrolabe)<br /> Mind Map task - can be done in numerous ways with discovery cards (not necessarily how presenation says)<br /> e.g. each pupil has one card, movement round class to acquire all info cards after<br /> more structure with each table having same information, and then splitting table into informers that stay at the table, and researchers who move to different table<br /> this role is flipped when they return to their table and have to relay what they have learned back to their table</p> <p>have fun with it, lots of different approaches</p> <p>A paragraph opinion plenary</p>

<p>Lesson on Third Crusade (linked to first crusade lesson), alot going on here so can choose activities and break down into more than one if needed</p> <p>Includes<br /> Powerpoint Presentation<br /> Chronological Order Resource</p> <p>Powerpoint presentation include an animated map sequence of how each event unfolded, bringing a good visual to see the journey to the holy land, where it is, and which countries joined and how they got there</p> <p>Lesson structure<br /> Previous lesson starter<br /> Chronological events task<br /> Animation of events once task finished<br /> Whiteboard task on difficulties for christians<br /> Info Children’s crusade (incentive to get through the tasks)<br /> Plenary - what is it? (its an astrolabe, a tool taken back from the crusades, a good link to next lesson which is what was taken back from the crusades)</p>

<p>Lesson encouraging pupils to make comparisons and come to conclusion about John’s reign</p> <p>Includes<br /> Powerpoint Presentation<br /> King John informaiton sheet (ability allocated if wanted)</p> <p>Lesson:<br /> What makes a good monarch starter<br /> Class wide discussion over two slides on if John is unlucky or bad<br /> Independent activity with on resource sheet<br /> Plenary with written paragraph summarising their own opinions</p>

<p>Follow up lesson to Motte and Bailey Lesson</p> <p>Includes:<br /> Powerpoint Presentation<br /> Stone Castles Sheet</p> <p>Lesson Activities:<br /> A word scramble for starter<br /> First task - Use castle sheet to identify and explain advantages of stone castle against wooden castle<br /> Can discuss and swap ideas bring back to full class afterwards<br /> Last task - Write a paragraph on why stone castles are better (can use PEE) and write a conclusion</p>

<p>A basic lesson on Motte and Baileys<br /> Includes:<br /> -Powerpoint Presentation<br /> -Resources<br /> -A link in the powerpoint to a website where pupils can explore a virtual motte and bailey (good for interaction in class, a computer based lesson, or for homework)</p> <p>Any questions please ask</p>

<p>Follow up to Stone Castles lesson</p> <p>Includes<br /> Powerpoint Presentation<br /> Siege Weapons Resource sheet</p> <p>Lesson structure<br /> Establish what a siege is<br /> Go through together what a Catapult, Trebuchet, Battering Ram and Siege Tower do<br /> Pupils use sheet (highlighted for varying abilities) to finish table on other siege weapons<br /> Final task - Write a paragraph on the most effective siege weapons</p> <p>Why you should buy: For the four siege weapons above there is a corresponding slide that contains animated footage (from Medieval Total War 2) showing each siege weapon in action (when used it encouraged more attention, engagement, and pupils all had a great idea of how these weapons could be used)</p> <p>Any questions about this one, please ask, the animations work for me, and I want them to work for you too</p>