Braveheart

By John D. Clare
April 2009
Hodder Education
Distributed By Trans-Atlantic Publications
9780340957714
48 Pages, Illustrated
$23.50 Paper

Summary: Hodder History: Concepts and Processes is a brand new series of Key Stage 3
history topics tailor-made to support the teaching and learning of the revised
National Curriculum. It delivers units of content which can slot into existing schemes of work.

Each title in the series follows an enquiry-based approach to learning about the topic and its relevancy and significance for pupils today. The concepts and processes outlined in the 2008 Programme of Study underpin the approach to the delivery of the content which will help pupils develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of history. Each book comes with FREE downloadable lesson plans which are differentiated for different levels of ability. Braveheart This book asks students to explore the big question, ‘Was William Wallace the Braveheart of Anglo-Scottish relations?’ It starts by examining the film Braveheart, asking pupils to explore its reliability as a historical document, before going onto look at Scotland in the 13th Century and its relations with England and the events leading up to Wallace’s Rebellion. The book then covers the events of the rebellion and examines Wallace and Edward I’s reputations and legacy, exploring how representations of the past affect how we view things today. It finishes by asking ‘How significant was William Wallace?’ Other titles in the series: The Scramble for Africa (ISBN 9780340957691) The Slave Trade (ISBN 9780340957707) Twentieth Century Immigration (ISBN 9780340957721)

 

  • Exciting enquiry that can slot into existing schemes of work.
  • Structured around the concepts and processes of the revised NC - designed to strengthen and develop pupils' historical skills and knowledge.
  • The significance and relevance of the topic is explored - giving pupils a clear sense of why it is important to study this topic.
  • Free, downloadable lesson plans are provided online - giving structured, differentiated support in the teaching of the topic.

 

Table of Contents: Starter: Setting the question First thoughts: A history of hatred? 1 Braveheart Interpretations: William Wallace – cinema-style Knowledge: The truth about Braveheart Interpretations: Does it matter? 2 Scotland in the 13th century Knowledge: Invaders of Scotland 3 Crisis in Scotland Knowledge: A disputed succession Knowledge: the reign of Balliol Interpretations: Was Balliol a bad king? Using evidence: the Sack of Berwick, 1296 4 William Wallace Knowledge: Wallace’s Rebellion Interpretations: Was Wallace a great general? Representation: Images of Wallace Using evidence: Edward’s easy victory Knowledge: Edward’s ‘easy’ victory revisited Interpretations: Was Edward a bad man? Knowledge: The death of Wallace Interpretations: Wallace keeps on running Interpretations: Scotland’s greatest hero? Debate: What they have said about William Wallace … Understanding: How significant was William Wallace?

 

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