Fully resourced lesson & activity pack. Students study the Feudal System and explain how it allowed William the Conqueror to gain control over England. Included: 2 x A4 Printable Feudal System information page (colour & black and white) 3 x A4 printable worksheets (differentiated options included) 1 x Lesson PPT A 16 slide fully resourced and teacher created lesson PPT including: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Warm Up - Work pick - which two words from a list of 20 best describe William I and why? Slide 3: Starter 1 - Create a diagram of your own school’s hierarchy based on who has the most power and how it helps the school run. Slide 4: Starter 2 - Source study with discussion questions included Slide 5-8: Background information and discussion questions about the feudal system. Slide 9: A large diagram showing how the feudal system works. Slide 10: Task 1 - An overview of the worksheet tasks Slide 11: Task 2 - Role play cards for a class or group activity. Slide 12-14: Learning Review - Key term match up with printable worksheets Slide 15: Learning Review 2 - Would you rather…? Slide 16: 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 lesson assesses how William the Conqueror strengthened his control over England in the years following the Norman Conquest. As rebellion and resistance continued to threaten Norman rule, students investigate one of William’s most effective tools of control: castles. Students examine the development of Norman castle building, from the rapid construction of Motte and Bailey castles to the more permanent and imposing Stone Keep castles, analysing their strengths, weaknesses, and strategic importance. Students are encouraged to think critically about why the Normans invested so heavily in these imposing structures, considering how castles provided defence, projected power, intimidated local populations, and helped secure Norman authority across England. A range of interactive activities challenge students to evaluate the effectiveness of castles as a method of control, culminating in the use of a visual Control-O-Meter to assess how successfully William was able to dominate the population. To further engage learners, the lesson includes a fun and memorable interactive question-and-answer session with an Anglo-Saxon castle builder, offering a contemporary perspective on the impact of Norman castle construction and encouraging students to consider different viewpoints. Built around a central enquiry question, the lesson begins with a thought-provoking challenge and revisits it at the end, enabling students to reflect on and demonstrate their progress. The lesson is designed to be fun, challenging, and highly engaging while developing key historical skills of analysis, interpretation, and judgement. Included in this resource: Fully editable PowerPoint Interactive castle analysis activities Motte and Bailey vs Stone Keep comparison tasks Control-O-Meter evaluation activity Interactive Anglo-Saxon castle builder Q&A Differentiated tasks and resources Suggested teaching strategies and guidance Discussion, interpretation, and evaluation opportunities Ready-to-teach lesson with minimal preparation required Please review this resource to help my planning in the future.

GCSE Anglo Saxon and Norman England 1060-87 for the new specification 2016. In this lesson we look specifically between the relationship between the Norman Kings (William I & II) and the Church. We start with a editable retrieval practice grid, already filled in for the topic. We then look at what William’s concerns about the Church, this is a chance for the pupils to familiarise themselves with some key vocab. We then briefly look at the Investiture Controversy (1078) and William Rufus’ accession to the throne. We study William’s fractured relationship with the Pope and Anselm. The pupils conduct a summarising activity on this topic. Pupil then create spider diagram on the overall relationship between the kings and the Church. They then use this to create a graph (a relationshipometer!) on how the relationship has fluctuated over time. We finish with a GCSE-style question with some points for the pupils to try and develop. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

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.

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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.

Complete set of lessons and resource for the Norman England 2027 Historic Environment - The Battle of Hastings 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: ____________ was the main reason for the outcome of battles… These lessons can be taught as a stand alone series or as the 1066 unit at the start. Or they can be intergrated into a pre-existing 1066 unit. Who were the contenders to the throne in 1066? What preparations were made by Harold and William before the Battle of Hastings? What happened in the build up to the Battle of Hastings? What type of conflict was likely at the Battle of Hastings? How did the armies compare the Battle of Hastings? And 7. Synoptic - Why did William win the Battle of Hastings? Resource Booklet Knowledge Organiser Sheet Model Answer 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. However, you may teach this how you see fit.

This resource pack includes a wide range of revision activities on A4 which can be used by students in the classroom or at home. The revision pack includes the following activities: Activity 1: A blank timeline covering all of the main eras in the study which students can add key dates to. Activity 2: Anglo-Saxon key individuals match up activity Activity 3: ‘Who are we?’ - Students guess the group by their description. Activity 4: Anglo-Saxon & Norman Key Event Research Sheet Activity 5: William I’s Actions Diagram Fill Activity 6: Anglo-Saxon England Glossary Fill Activity 7: Norman England Glossary Fill (x2 sheets) Activity 8: Statistics Multiple Choice Quiz Activity 9: ‘Use your brain to explain’ activity to help prepare for 12 and 16 mark questions. Activity 10: Two Features Practice Questions Activity 11: ‘What’s the Question’ Activity Activity 12: Battle of Hastings Crossword Activity 13: Anglo-Saxon Quiz Sheet Activity 14: 1066 Quiz Sheet Activity 15: William I’s Control of England Quiz Sheet Activity 16: Norman England Quiz Sheet Where possible, answers have been provided either in the notes section of each slide. Further Anglo-Saxon and Norman England revision resources can be found at: Anglo-Saxon & Norman Timeline:https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12825103 Anglo-Saxon & Norman Fact Sheets:https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12225783 Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.

14 lesson unit on the Normans. Originally designed for use with Year 7 but could be used with wider KS3 groups depending on ability etc. Covers 1066, Hastings, Feudal System, Castles etc. 1 assessed piece of work on the Battle of Hastings. Well suited to use with cover or supply staff. Ideally used alongside ‘Invasion, Plague and Murder’ (Wilkes) textbook.

Designed specifically for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), this resource supports Early Writers who are developing their understanding of short, simple texts. Inside, you’ll find two weeks of engaging Early Comprehension activities, carefully designed to help children build confidence in reading and understanding small chunks of text. With two differentiated levels included, the resource makes it easy to provide the right level of challenge and support for a range of learners. Perfect for building early comprehension skills, developing understanding, and encouraging independent responses in a clear and accessible way.

Background lesson for KS3 Norman Conquest. Teachable in around 1 hour. No printing or textbooks required.

Complete KS3 lesson titled: What were William’s problems after 1066? Lesson structure: Sorting statements activity to show how far pupils believe something is a rebellion, info about William after Hastings, outline 3 main problems William had after Hastings (rewarding supporters, 1068 and 1069 rebellion), activity collecting info about each 3 and rating how far it was a problem, demonstrate: write a letter home as William telling a friend about the problems.

GCSE Anglo Saxon and Norman England 1060-87 for the new specification 2016. In this lesson we look at the medieval manor system. We start with a simple retrieval practice starter. We then introduce the Norman village by giving an overview of how it works. The pupils answer questions from an info strip. We then look at the types of houses found in the village and what the medieval manor was. The pupils describe the typical village house and manor. We then look at the peasants year and day with the pupils answer questions and recording potential hardships. We also briefly look at Wharram Percy as an example village. We finish with a source question. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

Perfectly Norman is a beautifully illustrated story that helps kids understand and manage big emotions like anger. Adapted to minds that benefit from visual/symbol reading. Perfect to learn about big feelings and link them to the Zones of regulation in PSHE

Normans Booklet KS3

A knowledge organiser for a norman conquest SOW, it was initially made for KS3 but could be adapted for KS4 and GCSE.

A guide for the subjects surrounding William Duke of Normandy victory at the Battle of Hastings and future events in brief

A collection of 26 resources and follow up activities to show the impact of the Norman Conquest. Key vocabulary and follow up activities included.