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| Which subject | Geography |
| What topic | Normans |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 4 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Geography
The Normans
Year 4
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for geography and history, focusing on understanding key historical events and their geographical context.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Normans | 5 mins | Briefly introduce the topic. Ask students what they know about the Normans. |
| 2 | Key Events of the Conquest | 10 mins | Present a brief timeline of the Norman Conquest using the Smartboard. Highlight important events. |
| 3 | Discussion on Impact | 5 mins | Facilitate a discussion on how the Normans changed Britain’s geography, culture, and society. |
| 4 | Map Activity | 5 mins | Hand out printed maps. Students label key locations related to the Normans and their impact. |
| 5 | Worksheet Activity | 5 mins | Distribute a worksheet with questions related to the lesson. Students complete individually. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Homework | 5 mins | Summarise the lesson. Hand out homework assignment, which will be collected next class. |
Students are to write a short paragraph on the importance of William the Conqueror in the Norman Conquest. This will be assessed without presentations, ensuring every student's work is considered.
Student understanding will be assessed through the completion of the worksheet and the quality of the homework assignment.
Make sure to encourage participation and ensure every student feels comfortable sharing their thoughts during discussions. Engage with students who may be shy or hesitant to contribute verbally.