Year 3 DT students have been exploring the fascinating world of castles! Their recent lesson covered a range of topics, including:

Purpose of Castles: Discussions revolved around why castles were built, understanding their defensive and strategic roles.

Inhabitants of Castles: Students learned about the people who lived within castle walls, from lords and ladies to soldiers and servants.

Castle Locations: The class explored where castles can be found today, both locally and further afield, understanding their historical significance.

Castles in Stories: They delved into various stories and fairy tales that feature castles, connecting their learning to literature and imagination.

To consolidate their understanding, the students then put their knowledge into practice by drawing their own castles. They successfully identified and labelled key features such as:

  • Towers: Tall structures for defense and observation.
  • Turrets: Small, ornamental towers often found at corners or along walls.
  • Battlements: The protective, notched parapets along the top of castle walls.
  • Gatehouse: The fortified entrance to the castle.
  • Drawbridge: A movable bridge that could be raised or lowered to control access.
  • Curtain Walls: The main defensive walls enclosing the castle courtyard.