History

Y7 History

Key Stage 3

Year 7

How much did England change during the Norman Conquest?

In this lesson, we will learn about how William of Normandy organised land ownership to control England.

Landowning and the Feudal System

In this lesson, we will learn about the experiences of Saxon noblewomen during the Norman conquest. We will learn about what a noble was, and then look at what the story of Gytha can tell us about the experiences of Saxon noblewomen during the Norman conquest.

The role of Saxon noblewomen

In this lesson, we will learn about how the Normans kept the Saxon population from rebellion against their rule.

Castles and rebellions

In this lesson, we will learn about changes and continuities in religion and the Church under the Normans.

Archbishops and Church construction

In this lesson, we will learn about how the Normans gathered and organised information in the Domesday Book.

The Domesday Book

In this lesson, we will assess the changes and continuities over the Norman Conquest and decide to what extent life in England had changed under the Normans.

Key Stage 3, History, How much did England change during the Norman Conquest?

Landowning and the Feudal System

The role of Saxon noblewomen

Castles and rebellions

Archbishops and Church construction

The Domesday Book

Did the Norman Conquest 'annihilate one kind of England'?