Year 7 · History · beta

Medieval women: what can we learn from Matilda about women in medieval England?

In this unit, pupils analyse the historical significance of Empress Matilda's life. They use her life as a lens to consider the lives of noble women in medieval England.

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 women have experienced unfair treatment in historical societies.
  • Pupils know that the power of the throne was considered worth fighting for.

Source curriculum references

  • Identify significant events, make connections, draw contrasts, and analyse trends within periods and over long arcs of time
  • Understand historical concepts such as significance
  • The development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509

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