Topic

Towers, Tunnels and Turrets

This term, we are going to be learning all about castles! We have lots of fun activities that will give you practical ways of finding out new information!

• Research Lincoln Castle 
• What interesting facts can you find out?
• Record your findings in any way you like - information booklet, fact sheet, notes, poster, mind map 
• I have uploaded some examples to give you some inspiration

• 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 

• History of castles 
• Read all about different types of castles using the websites listed below
• How did castles change over time? Discuss with an adult

• 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 to me on p.wilks@johnhunt.notts.sch.uk
• Which type of castle will you build? A 11^th century ‘Motte and Bailey Castle’ or a 14^th century ‘Courtyard Castle’?
• I have added some examples to help you. Good luck and I can't wait to see!