History

Y8 History

Key Stage 3

Year 8

What was Luther trying to achieve?

In this lesson, we will examine the Catholic Church in the early 1500s and begin to think about what Martin Luther wanted to achieve.

The European Reformation

In this lesson, we will follow Luther's story through his writing of the Ninety-Five Theses, his increasing disagreement with the Catholic Church, and his experience of the Diet of Worms.

Luther in Wittenberg and Worms

In this lesson, we will examine Luther's changing intentions as he translated the Bible, published new pamphlets, and shared his views on the Peasants' War.

Printing, Pamphlets, and Peasants

In this lesson, we will consider how Lutheranism developed during and after Luther's life, and write an extended answer to our enquiry question: what was Luther trying to achieve?

Key Stage 3, History, What was Luther trying to achieve?

The European Reformation

Luther in Wittenberg and Worms

Printing, Pamphlets, and Peasants

Luther and Lutheranism