Enquiry: ​​COULD THE Barons CONTROL THE KING?

The power of the king - simulation

Can barons limit the power of the king? Medieval Case studies

Additional Tasks:

 Lesson objectives: By the end of the lesson you should be able to... ...explain why kings lost some of their power during the Middle Ages and Parliament grew in importance ...compare Parliament in Medieval Times with Parliament today in the UK
Activities: Starter
  • Think back to the events of King John. What was the Magna Carta? Why did he end up having to sign the Magna Carta?
Main activities
  • Read pages 69 (after Step One) and use the information to complete Step Two. The following sheet could help you or you could write your own sentences. Parliament challenging king - helpsheet.pdf
  • Read page 72 and complete Step Three
  • Now you are going to explain to King John what has happened to the way in which England is governed. You could use the following sheet to help you write what you will say or the teacher may put it up on the Powerpoint:Explaining to King John.pdf
Plenary
  • The teacher may act as King John. You need to explain to them what has happened to the way England is governed
  • Alternatively, you or your partner could take on the role witht he other explaining
Extra Support & Extra Challenge Extra Support: The following sheet will help you complete Step Two: Parliament challenging king - helpsheet.pdf And this one will help you write your explanation to John: Explaining to King John.pdf Extra Challenge: Use the following sheet to also tell John about the House of Lords: House of Lords.pdf Or do your own research into another country and tell him how the government works there.
Resources:
  • Medieval Minds textbook pages 69-73
  • Attached sheets