Year 7 Unit 1 – The Norman Conquest | Learning Journey | Timeline | Key people | |||
Lesson Focus | R | A | G | This unit will look at the significant impact that the Norman Conquest had on England. Not only in terms of a change of ruler but also the socio-economic changes that arose. You will look at life in Britain pre-1066 before an in-depth study of the conquest itself. This will include studying the contenders to the throne in 1066 and how they were whittled down to just one after the Battle of Hastings. Your assessment will ask to you to judge what was the main factor in the outcome of the Battle of Hastings. You will interpret different historical sources, both primary and secondary, before coming to your judgement. | January 1066 - Edward the Confessor dies and 2 days later Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. July 1066 - Harold Godwinson prepares for a Norman invasion in the south of England. September 1066 – Harald Hardrada invades in north, Godwinson marches to Stamford Bridge where he beats the Vikings. October 1066 - Harold Godwinson marches his armies back to the south to defend England against a Norman invasion led by William. They prepare their defences at Senlac Hill. 14th October 1066 - The Battle of Hastings rages from 9am till 3pm. The English are beaten after Harold Godwinson is shot in the eye with an arrow. 25th December 1066 - William the Conqueror is crowned King of England. | Edward the Confessor The last Anglo-Saxon King who ruled England from 1042-1066. William, Duke of Normandy The Duke of Normandy who led a successful invasion of England in 1066. He remained King of England until 1087. Harald Hardrada A Viking who invaded the north of England in an attempt to become King. Harold Godwinson Harold had been an important earl in England and became the King of England after Edward’s death. He was killed at the Battle of Hastings. Tostig Godwinson Harold’s brother. He helped Harald Hardrada with his invasion but was killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. |
What is History? | ||||||
How can I develop my History skills? | ||||||
Were the Vikings really vicious? | ||||||
Who should be King in 1066? | ||||||
Interpretations of Stamford Bridge | ||||||
What happened at the Battle of Hastings? | ||||||
Why did William win the Battle of Hastings? | ||||||
Key ideas and concepts | Extend Questions: | Books/videos/articles | Fictional reading | |||
Heir - The person who is legally entitled to become the next king after the current one dies. It is usually the eldest son. Anglo-Saxons - The people who lived in England after the Roman Empire collapsed until 1066. Normans - The people from a northern part of France who invaded England in 1066. Vikings - The people from northern Europe – they raided and invaded much of the rest of the continent from the C8th-C11th. Cavalry - Soldiers who fought on horseback. Infantry - Soldiers who fight on foot. | Why is History an important subject to study? What is reliable evidence? How do you win a battle in the 11th century? How much can a new monarch change a country? Is fear a good way to rule? Why don’t we speak French now? | BBC Bitesize: The Norman Conquest Battlefield Britain: Hastings (BBC) Marc Morris, The Norman Conquest History Matters: Ten Minute English History 08 (youtube) BBC Teach – History the Norman Conquest (youtube) | 1066 (I Was There...) by Jim Eldridge. Norman the Norman from Normandy by Philip Ardagh. Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor and Loki by Kevin Crossley-Holland.The Saga of Erik the Viking by Terry Jones. | |||
