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The story of the Tower of London

Teacher presentation

About this learning resource

Format: Power Point Presentation

This resource will introduce students to the history of the Tower of London, its purpose and uses over time.

National Curriculum links

• Encouraging students to use the Tower of London as a primary source to weigh historical evidence.

Learning objectives

• Students will understand that evidence is used to interpret history.

Resource Information

Key Stage

  • KS1 (age 5-7)
  • KS2 (age 7-11)
  • Home Educators

Subjects

  • History

Topic

  • Medieval

Type

  • Before you visit
  • Lesson ideas

Palace

  • Tower of London
Learning resources

Perfect for KS2 and KS3 history classes, this activity helps recap key knowledge about the Battle of Hastings, Norman castles and life under William the Conqueror.

Key Stage

  • KS2 (age 7-11)
  • KS3 (age 11-14)
  • Home Educators

Subject

  • History

Topic

  • Normans
  • Medieval

Step back in time with this fun interactive quiz all about Crime and Punishment. Perfect for KS2 and KS3 history classes, this activity helps recap key knowledge from theft to treason, torture to execution.

Key Stage

  • KS2 (age 7-11)
  • KS3 (age 11-14)
  • Home Educators

Subject

  • History

Topic

  • Crime & Punishment

Perfect for KS2 and KS3 history classes, this activity helps recap key knowledge about King Henry VIII, his six wives and his children.

Key Stage

  • KS2 (age 7-11)
  • KS3 (age 11-14)
  • Home Educators

Subject

  • History

Topic

  • Tudors
  • Elizabethans