History // Medieval Times

Battle of Hastings and 1066

The events of 1066: the death of Edward the Confessor, three claimants to the throne, the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror, and the Bayeux Tapestry as a historical source

Ages
7 to 9
Type
Concept
Builds on
3 topics
Leads to
2 topics

Quick check

Could the learner tell you what happened in 1066, why it mattered, and what the Bayeux Tapestry shows us about those events?

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Topic // Mastery

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What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Explain why there was a crisis when Edward the Confessor died in 1066
  • Describe the Battle of Hastings and its outcome
  • Explain what the Bayeux Tapestry is and why it is important as a historical source

Topic // Map

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  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

Before this

3 topics
  • Vikings vs Anglo-SaxonsRequired

    Medieval Times // Ages 7 to 9

    Must understand Viking-Saxon struggle and Edward the Confessor before studying 1066

  • Kings & QueensHelpful

    Medieval Times // Ages 5 to 7

    Understanding kingship helps grasp the succession crisis of 1066

  • Evidence from the PastHelpful

    Historical Thinking // Ages 6 to 7

    Cross-domain: understanding historical evidence (Historical Thinking) enriches use of Bayeux Tapestry as source

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Battle of Hastings and 1066

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