Pevensey's geography
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe Pevensey's geography.
Key learning points
- Pevensey is located on the south coast of England.
- Pevensey has a shallow beach.
- Pevensey is on a peninsula.
- Sussex is an arable part of England.
- Pevensey was able to maintain links with Normandy.
Keywords
Peninsula - a landform that extends from a mainland and is surrounded by water on three sides
Common misconception
The natural features of England haven't changed much in 1000 years.
England has changed enormously in 1000 years! The coastline has shifted so that it would be unrecognisable for a traveller from 1000 years ago, and other natural features, such as The Fens, have shrunk and changed considerably.
Teacher tip
If your students are unable to visit Pevensey Castle themselves, there are virtual tours available online that can be accessed instead.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word means an army made up of mostly untrained conscripts from England’s peasant population?
Q2.Which term describes when soldiers pretend to retreat in order to lure the enemy into a more vulnerable position?
Q3.Complete the sentence: A is a military tactic where soldiers stood in a long line overlapping their shields to form a wall of shields.
Q4.Put the following events in chronological order.
Q5.Put the following events in chronological order.
Q6.The Normans' successful breaking of the Anglo-Saxons' shield wall can be described as a what?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word describes a landform that extends from a mainland and is surrounded by water on three sides?
Q2.Complete the sentence: Pevensey is located on the coast of England.
Q3.Why was Pevensey a good location for William to launch his invasion?
Q4.Which county was Pevensey located in?
Q5.Why else was the county Pevensey was located in a good choice for William to begin his conquest from?
Q6.What were major problems of leading an army in the medieval period?
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