Battle castles

Topics Reception/Year 1
This unit is part of We Are Britain Castles

Objectives

History

  • Learn about significant historical events, people and places in their own locality.

Geography

  • Devise a simple map; and use and construct basic symbols in a key.

Maths

  • Write and use pairs of coordinates in the first quadrant (Year 4)

Lesson Planning

Learn about the main methods of attacking and defending a motte and bailey castle. In groups plan an attack, discussing the advantages/disadvantages of different battle methods. Play the game 'battle castles' and try to destroy an opponent’s castles.

Teaching Outcomes
To learn about methods of attacking and defending a motte and bailey castle.
To draw castles on a simple map with a key.

Children will:

  • Learn about methods of attacking and defending a motte and bailey castle.
  • Draw castles on a simple map with a key.

You Will Need

You do not need any particular resources for this session.