Find out about moats, portcullises, keeps and more as you and your class discover the history of the medieval castle. This History KS1 'Castles' scheme of work investigates medieval castles by looking at the features of a variety of different castles and exploring a timeline of their uses in Britain. You will learn about the Normans and why the introduced the skill of building castles to Britain. With lesson plans, informative slides, differentiated worksheets and activity ideas, pictures and so much more, these Year 1 and 2 'Castles' lessons are sure to get your class excited about history, while letting you put your feet up and relax in the knowledge resources have been made and lessons have all been planned for you!
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