KS3 Medieval - How Did Henry II Deal with Church Challenges

This lesson includes:

• A starter activity to recap previous learning.
• An on-board introduction to Henry II becoming king and the kings that came before him starting with William I. Students learn about the Angevin Empire and the extent of Henry II’s power.
• An on-board explanation of the rising power of the Church and Henry’s frustrations with Church courts. Students find out about the ways criminals could escape justice through Sanctuary and Benefit of the Clergy. This is followed by an exercise to summarise what they have learned so far.
• An activity to read the story of Henry and Becket and to complete a questions on the timeline worksheet provided. This is extended by asking students to identify 1-2 moments where both men were responsible for the falling out.
• A plenary for students to reflect on the mistakes made and how things may have gone differently.

Attachments:

• 1 x Powerpoint Presentation
• 2 x Publisher Files