Peasants, Princes and Pestilence

Project Overview

Develop children’s knowledge of 14th century England with our pre-planned Year 5 history project, Peasants, Princes and Pestilence. Our high-quality teaching resources help children learn about life in medieval times, including the effects and impact of the Black Death.

It is built upon our four-stage primary focused pedagogyEngage, Develop, Innovate, Express – to get your children curious about the project ahead, develop and then use new skills and knowledge, before finally allowing them to express their thoughts, ideas and reflections on what they have learnt.

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What’s included

Peasants, Princes and Pestilence is a comprehensive history project that boasts an array of essentials including:

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Resources

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Project scope

Peasants, Princes and Pestilence provides a structured approach to history, outlining key subjects and topics including:

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Subjects

  • Art and design
  • Computing
  • Design and technology
  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • Music
  • PE
  • Science
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Topics

  • History beyond 1066
  • Health and hygiene
  • The Black Death
  • The feudal system
  • Kings and Queens of England
  • Knights
  • The Peasants’ Revolt