Unit 2: The Norman Conquest
Use the relevant section from the textbook below to complete the tasks in the PowerPoints:
Textbook p.14-59
Lesson 1: England before 1066
Lesson objectives:
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All will be able to explain how England got its name.
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Most will investigate what eleventh-century England was like.
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Some will be able to identify who ruled England in the years up to 1066.
England before 1066
Lesson 2-3: Claimants
Lesson objectives:
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All will be able to write a persuasive speech.
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Most will be able to select specific evidence to support the points made in the speech.
Claimants
Claimants Table
Who should succeed Edward?
Lesson 4: The Battle of Stamford Bridge
Lesson objectives:
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All will be able to identify the contenders for the English throne who fought at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
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Most will be able to evaluate the physical and mental condition of the winning side at the end of the battle.
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
Lesson 5: Events of 1066
Lesson objectives:
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All students will be able to sort events according to chronological order.
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Most will be able to identify the main reason William won.
Events of 1066
How did Harold die
B of H Storyboard
Alternative Storyboard
Comparing Armies
Lesson 6: Why win
Lesson objectives:
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All will be able to describe why William won.
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Most will be able to explain and categorise the different causes that led to William winning.
Why Win
Venn Diagram
Card Sort
Lesson 7-8: Key Assessment
Lesson objectives:
To be able to explain why William won, and which cause was the most important and why
Key Assessment
Planning Sheet
Levels
Lesson 9: The conquest of England
Lesson objectives:
All will be able to examine William’s key problems after William’s victory at Hastings and analyse how he dealt with them.
The Conquest of England
Starter Activity
The Harrying of the North
Lesson 10: William the castle builder
Lesson objectives:
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All will be able to understand what is meant by a ‘motte and bailey’ castle.
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Most will be able to assess the advantages and disadvantages of these castles.
William the castle builder
Lesson 11: The Domesday Book
Lesson objectives:
All will be able to explain the purpose of the Domesday Survey and the Domesday Book.
The Domesday book
Quiz
Why did William Create the Doomsday book
Investigating the Domesday book
Lesson 12: The Feudal System
Lesson objectives:
All will be able to exam the feudal system and be able to illustrate exactly how it worked.
The Feudal System
How did the Normans take control
Lesson 13: How did castles develop
Lesson objectives:
All will be able to investigate how and why castles changed after 1066.
How did castles develop
Fantasy castle building
Word match
Attacking and defending a castle
Lesson 14-15: The siege of Rochester Castle
Lesson objectives:
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All will be able to recall the names of at least five weapons, methods or tactics used to get into a castle.
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Most will be able to summarise how each of these weapons, methods or tactics was designed to work.
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Some will be able to explain in detail how King John eventually got into Rochester Castle.
The siege of Rochester castle
Lesson 16: Who's who in a castle
Lesson objectives:
All will be able to examine what day-to-day life in a castle was like and know the names and jobs of the people who lived there.
Who's who in a castle
