You can download all lesson enquiries in this alternative Norman Conquest unit. You could also look at this unit published previously, or view the planner.

This unit is designed for the diverse curriculum.

It helps your students to evaluate Edward the Confessor, consider how likely William of Normandy was to become successful and help your pupils face the decisions that William faced after 1066.

The lessons also focus on women’s history and on the impact of the Norman conquest.

There is a real focus on using contemporary sources, on historical interpretations, on change and on creativity and on fun – with rigour.

This unit centres around the question: ‘Arrogant, war like and pleased with themselves.’ What were the Normans really like?

Your download includes PowerPoints resources, worksheets for each lesson, resources for each lesson.

You could use this unit as it is, adapt it to suit the needs of your students, or you could sprinkle a few of the lessons into your present curriculum.

Here is list with links of what you get!

1. Introduction task: The story of the unit
2. Norman Conquest for Diverse Curriculum: Knowledge Organiser
3. What do contemporary sources tell us about Edward the Confessor’s reign?
4. How predictable was the rise of William of Normandy?
5. Why do sources from the time disagree about the Battle of Hastings?
6. How did William conquer the rest of England? Decision maker 
7. What were the consequences of the Harrying of the North?
8. How significant was Gytha Thorkelsdottir?
9. Should we think of William as the first ‘chivalrous’ king of England?
10. What was the impact of the Norman rule on ordinary peoples’ lives?
11. What can the assembly of Sailsbury tell us about William’s rule?
12. Is it true that much remained the same after the Norman Conquest?
13. Tarsia 
14. Norman Conquest Knowledge Organiser
15. Norman Conquest Final Assessment

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