KS1 History Lessons Bundle | Local History study| Castles | 4 Complete Lessons

A complete KS1 history unit on castles, fully planned and resourced for mixed Year 1/2 classes.

Covers local history, national events, and famous UK sites, while linking seamlessly into Geography (UK countries and map skills).

Enquiry Questions covered:

What is the difference between a castle and a palace?

Who built the first castles in England and why?

How has our local castle changed over time?

Where are the most famous castles in the UK, and why were they built there?

This bundle includes:

4 detailed lesson plans (Ofsted-ready, pick-up-and-teach format)

4 editable slideshows (PPTX + PDF) with teacher prompts

Differentiated worksheets for Year 1 and Year 2 in every lesson

Sorting activity cards (castle / palace / ruin)

Bayeux Tapestry sequencing activity (images + pupil sheets)

Then & Now worksheets for local castle studies

UK map resources for national castles

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the unit, children will:

Know the difference between a castle and a palace.

Understand why the Normans built motte and bailey castles.

Use evidence to explore how local sites have changed.

Locate famous castles across the UK and explain why they were built there.

Why this bundle?

Designed for mixed Year 1/2 classes.

Clear differentiation built into every activity.

Strong cross-curricular links (Geography, Art, Literacy, DT).

All resources are print-friendly and easy to use.

Perfect for meeting the KS1 National Curriculum History objectives on local history, significant events, and changes over time.