Year 7 · History · beta

Edward I: What stopped Edward uniting all of Britain?

In this unit, pupils learn about Edward I's campaign to conquer Wales and Scotland and bring both under English rule. They will analyse the reasons why Edward was unable to achieve his aim.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

Prior knowledge

  • Pupils know that Wales and Scotland were separate from England.
  • Pupils know that medieval kings wished to increase their power and conquer more territories.

Source curriculum references

  • Understand historical concepts such as cause and consequence
  • The development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509

Oak source metadata. DASKEREL has not independently verified school-level coverage.

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