Bring the Scottish Wars of Independence to life with this engaging, visual and literacy-rich resource, perfect for KS3 History.

Pupils explore how the Scottish and English armies compared in terms of weapons, armour, and tactics, before stepping into the shoes of medieval soldiers themselves.

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• Images of Scottish and English soldiers for comparison;
• Labelling activities to identify key features and equipment (answer sheets provided);
• Wordsearch - colour code words for English and Scottish soldiers;
• Strengths and weaknesses task - equipment, tactics, manoeuvrability;
• Two short stories, written from the viewpoint of soldiers on each side, using vocabulary and details from the activities;
• Interactive versions which can be used as games to review activities;

Encourages critical thinking, empathy, and historical comparison, with opportunities for class discussion or extended writing.

Perfect for: KS3 History – Scottish Wars of Independence, medieval warfare, or comparative study.