Overview

During these lessons, students will explore significant individuals in the Medieval period, focusing on the Bayeux Tapestry, William the Conqueror and Saladin. They will examine the actions of each individual and make a judgement about their role in history. 

Learning intentions:   

• gain an understanding of the Battle of Hastings through an examination of the Bayeux Tapestry 

• understand the significance of individuals during this period 

• use sources to learn about significant individuals in Medieval Europe 

• understand that there are different perspectives about different personalities. 

Success criteria:  

• examine the Bayeux Tapestry and make judgments about its useful as an historical source 

• design cartoon strips about significant individuals 

• use information from sources to examine the differing perspectives of individuals 

• assess the leadership of significant individuals from this period. 

Syllabus content: 

• The role of significant individuals (ACDSEH052) 

Students:  

• using a range of sources, investigate and assess the role of significant medieval individuals, eg Charlemagne, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Saladin, William Wallace or Joan of Arc 

• use sources to identify different perspectives on the chosen individuals 

Outcomes:  

• HT4-3 describes and assesses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the context of past societies 

• HT4-7 identifies and describes different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past  

• HT4-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate

In this lesson, students will learn about Saladin and the role he played in events in Medieval Europe.  

Content: 

• The role of significant individuals (ACDSEH052) 

Students:  

• using a range of sources, investigate and assess the role of significant medieval individuals, eg Charlemagne, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Saladin, William Wallace or Joan of Arc 

• use sources to identify different perspectives on the chosen individuals 

Outcomes:  

• HT4-3 describes and assesses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the context of past societies 

• HT4-7 identifies and describes different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past 

• HT4-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate about the past 

In this lesson, students will learn about William the Conqueror and the role he played in events in Medieval Europe.  

Content: 

• The role of significant individuals (ACDSEH052) 

Students:  

• using a range of sources, investigate and assess the role of significant medieval individuals, eg Charlemagne, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Saladin, William Wallace or Joan of Arc 

• use sources to identify different perspectives on the chosen individuals 

Outcomes:  

• HT4-3 describes and assesses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the context of past societies 

• HT4-7 identifies and describes different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past  

• HT4-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate about the past  

In this lesson, students will learn about the Battle of Hastings and the Bayeux Tapestry, as well as the role of William the Conqueror.  

Content: 

• The role of significant individuals (ACDSEH052) 

Students:  

• using a range of sources, investigate and assess the role of significant medieval individuals, eg Charlemagne, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Saladin, William Wallace or Joan of Arc 

• use sources to identify different perspectives on the chosen individuals 

Outcomes:  

• HT4-3 describes and assesses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the context of past societies 

• HT4-7 identifies and describes different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past  

• HT4-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate about the past