Brave Knights and Mighty Castles
Brave Knights and Mighty Castles
Lesson duration is: 30 minItems in this lesson
Brave Knights and Mighty Castles
What do you already know about Scottish knights and castles?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to describe life in Scottish castles and explain the role of knights.
What is a Castle?
A castle is a large, strong building built in the past to protect people from enemies. Castles were often homes for important people like kings and knights.
Who were the Knights?
Knights were brave warriors who protected their land and served their king or lord. They wore metal armour and fought in battles.
Life Inside a Castle
Inside a castle, there were many people, including servants, cooks, and guards. Castles had large halls for feasts and thick walls for defence.
How Were Castles Defended?
Castles had high walls, moats, and towers to protect against enemies. Knights and soldiers guarded the gates and used weapons to defend the castle.
The Code of Chivalry
Knights followed the Code of Chivalry, which meant being loyal, brave, and kind. They were expected to help those in need.
Rules for Knights
Why Was It Important?
The Code helped keep peace in the land and encouraged knights to act honourably towards others.
Activity: Design Your Own Shield
Use paper and colours to design a shield that represents you. Include symbols that show your strengths and what is important to you, just as Scottish knights did.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
