Medieval women: what can we learn from Matilda about women in medieval England?
Medieval women: what can we learn from Matilda about women in medieval England?
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on various units from across key stages 1-3 that feature medieval rulers and women in positions of power and influence. Having studied figures such as Boudica, Aethelflaed and Nūr Jahān pupils will be prepared for this depth study of a powerful female figure in the medieval period. This unit prepares pupils for future year 7 units about medieval England, providing a layer of knowledge about medieval society and politics that will allow them to understand future developments more easily.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that women have experienced unfair treatment in historical societies.
- Pupils know that the power of the throne was considered worth fighting for.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on various units from across key stages 1-3 that feature medieval rulers and women in positions of power and influence. Having studied figures such as Boudica, Aethelflaed and Nūr Jahān pupils will be prepared for this depth study of a powerful female figure in the medieval period. This unit prepares pupils for future year 7 units about medieval England, providing a layer of knowledge about medieval society and politics that will allow them to understand future developments more easily.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that women have experienced unfair treatment in historical societies.
- Pupils know that the power of the throne was considered worth fighting for.
Medieval women: what can we learn from Matilda about women in medieval England?
In this unit, pupils analyse the historical significance of Empress Matilda's life. They use her life as a lens to consider the lives of noble women in medieval England.
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