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TOWERS, TUNNELS and TURRETS
Let's have some fun learning all about castles!
Activity 1
- Research Lincoln Castle
- What interesting facts can you find out?
- Record your findings in anyway you like - information booklet, fact sheet, notes, poster, mind map
Activity 2
- What is a castle?
- Watch the clips below
- Work through the Parts of a Castle PowerPoint
- Label the parts of a castle - either print and complete or draw and label
Activity 3
- History of castles
- Read all about different types of castles using the websites listed below:
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How did castles change over time? Discuss with an adult
Activity 4
- Can you build a castle?
- Build a model castle using construction materials such as Lego, recycling
- Take a picture of your castle and email it in using year2@johnhunt.notts.sch.uk
- Which type of castle will you build? A 11th century ‘Motte and Bailey Castle’ or a 14th century ‘Courtyard Castle’?
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