Discovering the History of Oxford

• Biology
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Discovering the History of Oxford

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the timeline of Oxford's history and identify key events that shaped the city.

Explain to students the objective of the lesson and what they will learn.

What do you already know about the city of Oxford?

Early History

Oxford's history can be traced back to the Saxon period of the 10th century. The city's name comes from the Saxon word 'Oxenaforda', meaning 'ford for oxen'.

Introduce students to the early history of Oxford and explain the origin of its name.

University of Oxford

Oxford is most famous for its university, which was established in the 12th century. It is the oldest university in the English-speaking world.

Highlight the significance of the University of Oxford and its establishment.

Oxford's Architecture

Oxford is known for its stunning architecture, with buildings ranging from medieval to modern styles. The city also has numerous parks and gardens.

Show students pictures of Oxford's architecture and ask them to identify the different styles.

Key Events

Throughout its history, Oxford has been the site of significant events such as the English Civil War and the Oxford Movement.

Discuss key events that took place in Oxford and their impact on the city.

Oxford Today

Today, Oxford is a thriving city with a diverse population and a strong economy. It continues to be a center for education, culture, and innovation.

Conclude the lesson by highlighting the present-day significance of Oxford.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.