Overview

During these lessons students will be given an introduction to the topic and explore the social aspects of Medieval Europe. They will examine the feudal system and explore daily life activities such as food and occupations.  

Learning intentions:  

• to gain an understanding of the context of Medieval Europe 

• to investigate the structure of society and daily life in Medieval Europe. 

Success criteria: 

• annotate a timeline of significant events from Medieval Europe 

• complete feudal system graphic organisers and tables  

• compare medieval European food and occupations with those of today. 

Content: 

The way of life in Medieval Europe (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society. 

Students: 

• identify the extent and key sites of Medieval Europe 

• identify the roles and relationships of key groups in Medieval European society, using a range of sources 

• describe everyday life of men, women and children in Medieval European society. 

Outcomes:  

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

• HT4-9 uses a range of historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past 

Students will consider what they already know about Medieval Europe and explore the time period covered in this topic as well as its geographical extent. 

Content: 

The way of life in Medieval Europe (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society.

Students: 

• identify the extent and key sites of Medieval Europe. 

Outcomes:  

• HT4-9 uses a range of historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past  

Students will develop an understanding of the feudal system, including the roles and responsibilities of people of different ranks within medieval society. Students will be asked to consider the advantages and disadvantages of the feudal system. 

Content: 

The way of life in Medieval Europe (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society.  

Students: 

• identify the roles and relationships of key groups in Medieval European society, using a range of sources. 

Outcomes:  

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

Students will describe the everyday life of men, women and children in Medieval Europe, including an examination of the food eaten by peasants and nobles, as well as the similarities and differences in the occupations of those in the middle ages compared to occupations today. 

Content: 

The way of life in Medieval Europe (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society. 

Students: 

• describe everyday life of men, women and children in Medieval European society. 

Outcomes:  

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

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