Lesson 1 Magna Carta 7kea

LESSON PLAN- Magna Carta
7KEA Monday 31st

Unit/lesson title Magna Carta
Lesson duration:
Stage 4
Year Class/group- 7KE
90
minutes
7
National Professional Standards for Teachers:
Domain- Professional Knowledge
Standard - Demonstrate knowledge of teaching
strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths
and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural,
religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Organise content into an effective learning and teaching
sequence.
Specific teaching target: What is the Magna Carta? What is its purpose and who wrote it?
Rationale: This lesson allows for an in-depth view on
the rules that stipulated the way of life in Medieval
Europe times.
Prior knowledge: This is the second last topic that

students will cover in the unit Medieval Europe. They have
a sound understanding of Medieval life, military and
defence systems, towns, cities and castles.
Syllabus strand: The way of life in Medieval Europe

(social, cultural, different groups in society
(ACDSEH008)
The dominance of the Catholic Church and the role of
significant
Continuity and change in society in ONE of the
following areas: and commerce (ACDSEH051)
economic and political features) and the roles and

relationships of
individuals such as Charlemagne (ACDSEH052)
crime and punishment; military and defence systems;
towns, cities
Syllabus
elaborations/c
ontent
Ti
me
010
(ACDSEH008)
Content/learning experiences
Teachin
g
strategi
es
Introduction
Brief explanation of self as I have not
met the class yet. Making of name
cards, demonstrate how to fold and
collect at end of the lesson.
Handout worksheet, read through
questions to make sure the students
understand
Class
Assessm
organisa
ent
tion
techniq
ues
Resourc
es
Sitting at
desks
30 sheets
of A4
paper
Discussio
n
Laptop
PowerPoi
nt
Markers
(ACDSEH052)
1030
3045
Body
Class discussion on the attributes of a
King. What should they do? What
should happen if they dont do these
things?
Work through PowerPoint, asking the
questions in the notes. Allow students
time to write answers after reading
correct slide.
Discussion on Democracy vs.
Absolute Monarchy.
(ACDSEH051)
Split class into groups, hand out
Questioni
ng
Discussio
n
Random
selection
Sitting in
groups
(still in
classroo
m)
Observati
on
Workshee
4555
(ACDSEH051)
5580
Group Activity. Read through the

expectations, and give students the
time limit. They must answer all
questions and present when time is
up.
Ability to
complete
work in a
group
Group Presentation.
Remind students, that as individuals

everyone has the power to stand up and
demand rights for themselves and others.
They can do this at home, in the community,
in the playground, and even in the
classroom.
8090
Grouping
Brainstor
m
Group
Activity
Sitting at
desk
Questioni
ng
Ask students to consider: if you had to make

a Magna Carta for your classroom, what
would it include.
Brainstorm ideas for a Classroom

Charter of Rights and Responsibilities.
What are some rights? How can we

turn these into responsibilities? What
if we dont fulfil our responsibilities?
Conclusion
What does this Class Magna Carta
mean for us in class?
Learning
contracts
A3 Paper
+ Marker
Next lesson will be on crime and

punishment, and this is the last lesson
before we start our assessment task.
Collect worksheets and group activity
answers.
Lesson evaluation
OUTCOMES
RESOURCES/ENVIRONMENT
PRESENTATION/STRATEGIES
Were they
experienced/achieved/
developed?
Why/Why not?
How do you know?
Were they appropriate / utilised?

Why/Why not?
How do you know?
Were these appropriate?

Why/Why not?
How do you know?
INTERACTION &
COMMUNICATION
Was this appropriate?
Why/Why not?
How do you know?
Follow-up
How is this evaluation going to
impact in future learning
experiences for your pupils?
Learning to teach evaluation of specific teaching target for this lesson (identified on lesson plan)
How will I adjust my teaching as a result of this lesson
Specific teaching targets (should be written into next days lesson plan)
Associate Teacher: _____________________________________

taught
Date: ________________
NB. This must be signed before lesson is
Group Activity
Do you agree with the new rule? Why/Why not?
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Is the new rule unfair? Why/ why not?
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
How could you ensure that these new rules are not introduced into the class?
(e.g. go to the school principal or Student Representative Council)
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
What would fair rules be like? Should students be free to do whatever they
want?
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Magna Carta Worksheet
Name: __________________________
Class: _______
What makes a good king?

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
What 3 things did King John do that annoyed the Barrons?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
What happened when the people did NOT like what King John was
doing?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Do you agree with what the Barons did?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

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LESSON PLAN- Magna Carta

7KEA Monday 31st

Prior knowledge: This is the second last topic that

Syllabus strand: The way of life in Medieval Europe

economic and political features) and the roles and

Split class into groups, hand out

Group Activity. Read through the

Remind students, that as individuals

Ask students to consider: if you had to make

Brainstorm ideas for a Classroom

What are some rights? How can we

Next lesson will be on crime and

Were they appropriate / utilised?

Were these appropriate?

Associate Teacher: _____________________________________

NB. This must be signed before lesson is

Magna Carta Worksheet

What makes a good king?

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