Scotland, England and Robert the Bruce
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain who Robert the Bruce was.
Key learning points
- At the time of Robert the Bruce, England and Scotland were separate countries.
- The English king, Edward I, invaded Scotland because he wanted them to do what he said.
- Robert the Bruce was a young Scottish noble who decided to stand up to the English King.
- He became King of Scotland and this made Edward very angry.
- Robert was forced to run away; his family were captured and put in prison.
Keywords
Separate - when things are apart, they are described as separate
Noble - someone who owns land and helps a king or queen to rule a country is a noble
Invade - when a group of people attack another country, moving their soldiers into it, they invade that country
Common misconception
Robert the Bruce is a fictional character in a story.
Ensure that children understand that Robert the Bruce was a real person from the past.
Teacher tip
Children could complete Task B in small groups: encourage them to discuss ideas; provide an enlarged worksheet or paper to work on and choose a child or adult to be a scribe. Choose a child to role play Robert the Bruce. Other children take turns to ask Robert questions.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What did St. Patrick do when he came back to Britain?
Q2.True or false: St. Patrick had a vision that told him to go to Ireland.
Q3.Why did St. Patrick go to Ireland?
Q4.What plant did St. Patrick find?
Q5.When St. Patrick was on a hill, what animal came out of the rocks?
Q6.How did St. Patrick save Ireland from the snakes?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What fact about England and Scotland a long, long time ago is true?
Q2.Who was the ruler of England?
Q3.True or false: Robert the Bruce was the ruler of Scotland.
Q4.What country invaded Scotland and put the King of Scotland in prison?
Q5.Who stood-up to the King of England?
Q6.Where did Robert the Bruce hide when he lost an important battle?
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