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History·Medieval Times·conceptual

Knights & Armour

What knights were: trained warriors who served a lord; armour, shields, swords, and lances; the code of chivalry as rules for how knights should behave

Suggested ages 5–7

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Evidence of understanding

  • Describe what a knight wore and carried (armour, helmet, shield, sword, lance)
  • Explain that knights trained from a young age and served a lord
  • Name one rule of the code of chivalry (be brave, be honest, protect the weak)

Assessment prompt

Could Knights & Armour describe what a knight looked like, what they did, and at least one rule they were supposed to follow?

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