Teacher Presentation
About this learning resource
Format: Power Point Presentation
This resource will introduce students to the Tower of London and to the main features of the medieval fortress and royal residence.
National Curriculum links
• Encouraging students to use the Tower of London as a primary source to weigh historical evidence.
Learning objectives
• Students will learn how to identify key features of the castle, think about why the Tower was positioned where it was and to consider the structural changes that were made over time.
Resource Information
Key Stage
- KS1 (age 5-7)
- KS2 (age 7-11)
- Home Educators
Subjects
- History
Topic
- Medieval
Type
- Lesson ideas
Palace
- Historic Royal Palaces
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