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Curated OER

British History

For Teachers 7th - 9th
A very quick overview of nearly a millennium of British history, these slides present broad topics supported by photographs and small pieces of information. The end of the presentation prompts viewers to create a timeline based on the...
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Website
Other

Reading Museum Service: Online Resources: Bayeux Tapestry

For Students 3rd - 8th
Activities and lesson ideas that revolve around the significance of the events depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry.
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Website
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United States Naval Academy: Kings and Kingdoms of England and France

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive resource covers all the highlights of history (wars, kings, famine) in England and France between 973-1350. Organized by dates, this site includes links to primary source documents, maps, and artwork from this time...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Norman Conquest Background

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides the background and key events of the Norman Conquest. Other features include The Bayeux Tapestry, the Conquest and its Aftermath, War and Technology and The Battle of Hastings game. Archived.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: History: Battle of Hastings: A Surprise Defeat?

For Students 9th - 10th
A leading British historian examines the famous invasion in 1066 and explains how a group of 20,000 Normans managed to take over an island of two million people.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: History Trails: Conquest: William the Conqueror: A Revolutionary

For Students 9th - 10th
Seven-part biography of William examines the new order brought to England by the Normans.
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Activity
BBC

Bbc: Hands on History: The Normans: Tapestry Activities [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 6th
Activities for students and families provide opportunities to learn why the Normans invaded the UK, take a look at the Bayeux Tapestry, and design a crest. Tapestries were used to tell the story of the Norman invasion of England; stitch...
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Website
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Battle of Hastings 1066

For Students 9th - 10th
This website tells the story of the struggle between Harold the Second of England and Duke William of Normandy.
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eBook
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Secrets of the Norman Invasion

For Students 9th - 10th
Author purports that the Normans landed in a site different from Pevensey and presents interesting evidence to support his claim. There are also links to the Bayeux Tapestry with explanations.
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Unit Plan
National Archives (UK)

National Archives Learning Curve: Snapshot: Domesday Book

For Students 9th - 10th
A history lesson examines the question, "What Can We Learn About the 11th Century" based on the Domesday Book. Background information and teacher notes included.
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Primary
Other

The Bayeux Tapestry

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive personal site illustrating the details of The Bayeux Tapestry which evolved from the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Discover how the tapestry was constructed and what it stands for. Dig into details of the battle.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Image of Norman Horseman

For Students 9th - 10th
Seven-part biography of William examines the new order brought to England by the Normans.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Bbc: Learning Zone Broadband Class Clips: Bayeux Tapestry

For Students 9th - 10th
Panel from the Bayeux Tapestry
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Battle of Hastings

For Students 9th - 10th
The Battle of Hastings, as depicted on the Bayeux tapestry.