A complete KS3 History lesson exploring how the Norman Conquest transformed the Church in England, and why William the Conqueror made such significant changes after 1066.

Students investigate how the Normans changed the leadership, organisation and appearance of the Church, including the replacement of Anglo-Saxon bishops and abbots, the growth of Norman monasteries and the construction of huge Romanesque churches and cathedrals.

This resource includes:

• Do Now task to activate prior knowledge
• Clear, accessible information about the Norman Church
• Comprehension tasks to develop knowledge and understanding
• Activities exploring the changes made by the Normans
• Focus on Norman bishops, monasteries, churches and cathedrals
• Tasks examining why William changed the Church
• Challenge questions to develop historical explanation
• Exit ticket to assess understanding and consolidate learning
• All resources included and ready to teach

Ideal for KS3 History, particularly within a unit on the Norman Conquest and its impact on England.

A ready-to-use lesson examining how the Normans reshaped the English Church and used religion, architecture and Church leadership to strengthen their control of England.