Students examine the roles and jobs of people who lived and worked in a medieval castle. Packed with activities and printable worksheets. This teacher created and fully resourced pack includes: 1 x 21 slide PPT 1 x A4Printable worksheet 1 x A4 Printable castle diary writing frame Main Power Point Includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Warm Up Bell Ringer - Where the British royal family reside today - discussion about the roles of staff with historical links. Slide 3: Starter 1 - Predictive Learning - Students pick 2 words from a choice of 20 which they predict will best describe a medieval castle. Slide 4: Starter 2: Key Terms - Students select 2 key terms they are unaware of and save them until the end of the lesson. Slide 5-7: Task 1 - Students analyse 4 images of a medieval castle to describe what each image shows and infer from them what life was like. Printable colour and black and white resources included. Slide 8-9: Background information about the importance of castles with challenge question. Slide 10: An outline of the two additional worksheets which come with the lesson. Slide 11-13: Three versions of the lesson fact sheet containing information about the roles and jobs of people who live and worked in a medieval castle. Slide 14: A set of 5 challenge questions/activities. Slide 15-16: Learning Review 1 - 6 who am I? questions with answers. Slide 17: Learning Review 2 - An option for students to carry out a game of charades. Slide 18-20: Learning Review/Task - Printable crossword with answers. Slide 21: More from RA Resources All images used in this resource are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. Any images where AI technology has been used are labelled in the notes section and are property of RA Resources. Other than AI images, all other lesson content is teacher created. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons any slides, worksheets, RA Resources maps or diagrams should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Students will use prior knowledge of motte & bailey castles to identify and explain the best location for a motte and bailey castle, using the two maps and criteria tables provided. The lesson pack includes: 19-slide fully resourced PPT 4 pages of printable worksheets including maps, tables and writing frames. The 19-slide fully resourced and teacher created lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-3: Motte and bailey diagram labelling recap with answers provided. Slide 4-6: Motte and bailey gap fill knowledge recap with answers and printable worksheets. Slide 7-8: Background information about the importance of motte and bailey castles and the issues the Normans had to consider when building them. Slide 9: Mapping Task - Instructions and outline of the main task. Slide 10-11: Map 1 - Students select the best site from a choice of 5 sites using the map and criteria in the table. They score each site out of 5. Slide 12-13: Map 2 - Students pick the best site using more detailed criteria. Slide 14: An overview of the linked worksheets Slide 15: Extended historical writing frame to help students write a ‘Baron’s Report’. Slide 16: Follow up challenge activities. Slide 17: More from RA Resources Slide 18-19: Original map designs which you may wish to adapt/edit for your own use. All images used in this resource are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. Any images where AI technology has been used are labelled in the notes section and are property of RA Resources. Other than AI images, all other lesson content is teacher created. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons any slides, worksheets, RA Resources maps or diagrams should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Prepare Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English 0475 learners for the 2027 examination with this comprehensive I’m the King of the Castle study guide. The resource covers plot, characters, relationships, context, themes, symbolism, setting, narrative voice, structure and Susan Hill’s methods across all seventeen chapters. Students develop confident literary analysis through quotation activities, passage-based questions, whole-text essays, model paragraphs, planning frameworks and exam-style practice. Focused sections explore Kingshaw, Hooper, Fielding, childhood cruelty, fear, isolation, power, family failure and psychological conflict. Suitable for classroom teaching, homework, intervention and independent revision, this 50-page guide strengthens knowledge, interpretation, writing and examination technique for success.

This mega lesson pack helps students explain how and why castles changed between 1066 and the present day. Included: 1 x 23 slide PPT 2 x A4 printable fact sheets (colour & B&W) covering castle development over time. 3 x A4 printable individual worksheets and writing frames to help students explain the development of castles over time A 23 slide fully resourced and teacher created PPT includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-3: General 8 question ‘just for fun’ quiz about castles with answers. Slide 4-6: Motte and bailey castle gap fill recap activity with answers and printable resource. Slide 7-8: Information, questions and discussion covering the motte and bailey castle. Slide 9-10: Information, questions and activity based on the development of the stone shell keep. Slide 11-12: Information and discussion about the stone square keep castle. Slide 13-15: Information, questions and activity about the concentric castle. Slide 16-17: Information and questions about manor house and modern day use of castles. Slide 18: Printable worksheet for students to track the development of castles over time. Slide 19-21: A series of structured written tasks for students to identify how castles changed and explain this change. Slide 22: Challenge questions Slide 23: More from RA Resources. All images used in this resource are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. Any images where AI technology has been used are labelled in the notes section and are property of RA Resources. Other than AI images, all other lesson content is teacher created. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons any slides, worksheets, RA Resources maps or diagrams should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Step into the world of Tudor England and the age of gunpowder at Deal Castle with our engaging and interactive exploration of castle design during the reign of Henry VIII. Uncover the successful adaptation of Deal Castle to the introduction of cannons in this outstanding lesson, guiding students through a captivating learning journey that reveals the strategic evolution of castles in response to the revolutionary impact of cannons. Gain a clear understanding of the historical innovations in castle design during the 16th century with this fun and interactive experience brought to you by the History Academy. When you purchase this lesson, which completes our series on the decline of castles, you will be able to download a 20 slide PowerPoint presentation which includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, historical sources, information slides, drone footage, starter, plenaries, tasks, activities and templates. We have also uploaded this file as a PDF. The lesson begins with a choice of starters including a snowballing of the key words, a continum exercise on the development of castle design or a word search. It then introduces the topic by explaining why Medieval Castles were unable to with stand cannon fire before moving onto an investigation task into the defences of deal castle. The lesson then rounds off by explaining why castles declined as a place to live during the Tudor times by looking at the example of Hardwick Hall This is then consolidated with a choice of two plenaries. For more information, please see the detailed preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Castles Know: How did castle design change over time? Understand: Why were Medieval castles easy targets for cannon fire? Evaluate: How did castle builders adapt their designs to resist cannon fire? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How did castle design change over time? Can You Explain: Why Medieval castles couldn’t withstand cannon fire? Can You Evaluate: How castle designers adapted their designs to resist cannon fire? If you like this resource then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy

Describe Pevensey Castle. Explain the features and functions of Pevensey Castle. Lesson Objective: to what extent does the study of Pevensey Castle reflect Norman attitudes? AQA GCSE History: British Depth Studies: Norman England, c1066–c1100 - The Normans: Conquest and Control. The resources are also suitable for Edexcel, OCR, WJEC GCSE History and iGCSE History. Each lesson is fully inclusive and differentiated to challenge high-attaining students, whilst offering support to students with SEND and low-attaining students. The resources that I have created have helped my GCSE History classes achieve and sustain results that far exceed the national average: 2024 P8: +0.49 2023 P8: +0.25 2022 P8: +0.87 and +0.33 2021 P8: +1.42 2020 P8: +0.47 2019 P8: +0.57 My average P8 since 2019 is +0.63 and my GCSE History classes consistently attain the most Grade 9s in any subject and/or class at my current school of over 1300 students. I have worked with the examination boards for over 12 years, and I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons so that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud to be recognised as a ‘Gold’ TES Author, a status awarded to top-rated contributors. My 5-star resources, recommended by TES, have been trusted by educators around the world and have been downloaded nearly a million times to help students achieve success. Copyright Protection ©

This lesson looks at the development of castles from the earliest Motte and Bailey style castles to the sophisticated concentric castles of the 15th century. The lesson is aimed at students in KS3 and focuses on the main features of attacking and defending castles and how this influenced the development of castles over time. The lesson begins with an engaging starter which introduces the students to different types of castles. Students then acquire knowledge of how and why castles changed over time before moving onto the main task of the lesson. This is an active learning task which involves the students designing their own castle based on their understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of various castle features. The final task involves students debating the effectiveness of their castle designs to evaluate the success of their creations.

A well presented lesson on the defensive features of Medieval castles created for KS3 history students on Microsoft Powerpoint A little about the lesson Students are encouraged to design their own castle and its defences. Students are provided with a king-sized budget and challenged to research and to buy the latest medieval castle defences. Students must therefore consider effectiveness against budget. When considering castle defences students are challenged to use prior knowledge on the most effective and damaging methods of attack. This is a lesson that excites students and really engages them in their learning. Take it a step further and challenge groups to ‘duel off’ against each others castles. Whats included? A whole 1 hour lesson powerpoint is included (there are teacher notes also under some slides). Student worksheets/resources are included in hidden slides in the relevant points of the presentation and also as an additional Powerpoint for ease of printing. Homework, Learning Objectives and outcomes have also been completed in this resource, however, they can easily be tweaked to suit the needs and ability of your classes. Keep an eye out for more new and updated lessons in my store and my weekly tutor time quizzes! If you enjoyed this lesson, please review and check out my other lessons in this scheme of work looking at ‘How did William keep control of England after 1066’? Motte & Bailey castles Stone keep castles Attacking a castle The Feudal System Harrying of the North

Powerpoint for book The Castle The King Built. Focus on jobs people had in the castle. Symbols to support students with SEND

A 257 slide scheme of work for ´I´m the King of the Castle´ Cambridge IGCSE There are 18 weeks worth of lessons (based on 3 lessons per week) In total: 54 lessons. There is an assessment plan and paragraph practice. There are scaffolded resources to assist students in planning for the IGCSE Literature examination. There are many written examples. Please note that this SOW is for the examinations in 2026/2027. I will be updating the assessments next year for the 2028 papers (change to umbrella style). About me: Head of Department and I´ve taught Cambridge for 10 years.

Bring medieval history to life with this engaging Parts of a Castle Worksheet Pack! Designed for KS1–KS2 learners, these printable activities help students identify, label, and understand the key features of a medieval castle — perfect for history and cross-curricular learning. What’s Included: A labeled diagram of a castle showing: keep, moat, drawbridge, gatehouse, tower, battlements, curtain wall, portcullis, arrow slits, bailey A blank labeling worksheet for interactive practice A castle-themed word search puzzle A coloring page to support visual and creative learning Learning Objectives: Recognize and label important parts of a medieval castle Understand the function and purpose of each part (e.g. defense, shelter, lookout) Build historical vocabulary Make connections between architecture and medieval life Why Teachers Love It: Aligned with KS1–KS2 history curriculum No-prep, printable format Perfect for castle topic work, cross-curricular history/art, and group discussions Supports EAL learners, SEND, and visual learning styles Perfect For: Year 2–6 history lessons Medieval and castles unit studies Interactive notebooks and topic books Homework, revision, or classroom displays

Writing - Knights and Castles – Who Lived in a Castle? - Lesson 3 - KS1 With the National Curriculum in mind, I’ve meticulously designed an engaging history lesson focused on exploring the people who lived in a castle, specially tailored for Key Stage 1 students. This lesson aims to spark children’s curiosity about the past while providing them with a chronologically secure understanding of the different roles and lives within a castle. Through interactive activities and captivating storytelling, students will journey back in time to discover the king and queen, brave knights, diligent soldiers, and hardworking servants who made castles their home. By the end of the lesson, they will not only have learned about who lived in a castle but also developed essential historical skills that will empower them to better understand and appreciate the significance of castles in history. Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure through the enchanting world of castle life in this educational and immersive lesson! This lesson will introduce the different people who lived in a castle, such as the king, queen, knights, soldiers, and servants. Included in this pack is a fully editable PowerPoint with learning objectives and a task to create a fact file about the people in the castle. There are two variations of the task: one to write sentences independently and the other to order sentences about the different people in a castle. I have also included a word mat. There are 14 slides in total. Learning Objective: LO: To learn about the parts of a castle.

Complete set of lessons and resource for the Norman England 2026 Historic Environment - Pevensey Castle. The lessons have been designed around the factor of ‘cause and consequence’: However, these could be easily adapted if you believe the concept will be different. E.g. Q4: The reason for the success of the Norman invasion was… We teach these lessons stand alone before the control section so have already taught 1066. Lesson 1: Why did William want to invade England? Lesson 2: How did William gather support and build his strength in preparation for his invasion of England? Lesson 3: What mistakes and bad luck did Harold face before William’s invasion of England? Lesson 4: How did the weather help the success of the Norman invasion? Lesson 5: How did William defend himself upon his invasion of England? Lesson 6: Synoptic - Why was the Norman invasion of England successful? Resource Booklet Knowledge Organiser Sheet Each lesson starts with a retrieval grid which can be easily populated with questions from your topics. Disclaimer - This resource set was done using the AQA resource booklet. There is actually limited information on Pevensey as a castle and is very different to the last time this site was used.

A fun addition to any unit about Medieval castles and from personal experience has been great for Year 6/7 subject transition days and school open evenings as well as for lessons covering Medieval England and the Norman Conquest. Following a recap of Medieval weaponry, students work as a team or individually to plan either a castle siege or castle attack based on a list of costings. This resource contains: 1 x Castle game costings list (PDF & PPT) 1 x Main Power Point which includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-3: Recap Activity covering the main weapons of castle attack such as trebuchet, siege ladders, archers etc. Slide 4-5: Recap Activity 2 covering the images of castle attack weapons Slide 6: Setting the scene for the castle attack to give the attack historical context. Slide 7-10: A choice of three castle attack sheets each with a slightly different castle (stone keep, concentric and motte and bailey). These need to be printed out onto A3 Slide 11-12: Peer Assessment cards Slide 13: Learning Review Slide 14: More from RA Resources All images used in this resource are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. Any images where AI technology has been used are labelled in the notes section and are property of RA Resources. Other than AI images, all other lesson content is teacher created. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons any slides, worksheets, RA Resources maps or diagrams should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

This is a lesson part of a topic learning about UK. Children will learn about Scotland and will label features of an Edinburgh castle.

A comprehensive lesson and worksheet on Motte and Bailey castles, accompanied by a Keynote file designed for children to label the features of the castle. The Keynote file can be easily shared via AirDrop to students’ iPads for an interactive learning experience.

A wonderfully crafted, tried and tested resource. Included in this resource pack: An informative Notebook presentation to introduce the roles of the different people who would have lived and worked in castles.

Bring the history of castles to life with this 6-lesson Year 2 History unit, designed to develop children’s knowledge and understanding of castles while building key historical enquiry skills. The unit takes pupils on a journey through castle features, William the Conqueror, how castles changed over time, castle defences, historical sources and the Tower of London. Children are encouraged to explore, investigate and use evidence as they develop their understanding of the past. This resource includes: 6 engaging, ready-to-teach lessons Differentiated activities and recording sheets Historical enquiry and source-based activities Opportunities to develop chronological understanding Child-friendly activities and visuals A lesson overview for easy planning Ideal for Year 2 / KS1 History and perfect for a Castles or Castles and Dragons topic.

This is a thoughtful song about the stories and history of castles. I hope it will provoke discussion about what castles were used for and about how they are portrayed in stories as well as their role in our documented history.

A PowerPoint on early castles, looking into motte and baileys and then onto stone castles

Based on the Norman conquest pupils place themselves in the role of the English trying to attack a Norman castle. They can buy equipment to plan and attack the castle with. They have a piece of writing to do to justify and evaluate their plans. They have some sources to help with their planning.