Medieval World c. AD 500 - 1500
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Norman Conquest
![]() How far did the Normans build a new England? (KS3)
In this lesson students are asked to compare the architecture of Norman and Anglo-Saxon England and come to a conclusion about the nature, pace and extent of change brought to England by the Norman Conquest of 1066. Tackles issues of continuity and change. ![]()
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![]() What can language tell us about how far the Normans changed England? (KS3)
In this lesson students investigate the origins and intermingling of Norman French and Anglo-Saxon. The focus is on continuity and change. A great opportunity to get some Old English into the classroom. ![]()
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Medieval Realms
![]() How Did John Get A Reputation as a Bad King? (KS3/KS4)
In this lesson students explore the popular representation of John as an evil and bad king. They then use the source materials to consider how this interpretation was created. A good look at the processes involved in historical interpretations. ![]()
![]() Were Peasants' Lives in the Middle Ages Mucky and Miserable? (KS3)
In this lesson students explore life in a medieval village. They use a variety of sources as well as a game to investigate some aspects of peasant life. ![]()
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![]() What happened to the corpse at Hulton Abbey? (KS3/KS4)
In this lesson students investigate an historical death. The remains of a skeleton at Hulton Abbey are used to help students draw hypotheses based on historical evidence. The skeleton (which was hung, drawn and quartered) goes on to be a basis for the discussion of the power of medieval kings or of medieval crime and punishment. ![]()
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