This term we are going to learn what houses were like a

long time ago.

Castles

CastlesTo do this we will be looking

at Castles.

CastlesWe are going to start by learning about castles and compare them with the type of house we live in

today.

This is a modern house. Do you live in a house like

this?

Can you say something that is similar to your house?

This is Bodiam Castle. Does anyone live in a

house that looks like this?

A modern house

Bodiam Castle

We are going to compare the 2 buildings and think about

things that are different.

Doors

Castle doors are very strong

Does the door of your house have windows?

Windows

Houses have lots of large windows.

What can you see from your window?

Castle windows are often very small.

WallsCastle walls are

made from stones

Most house walls are made from bricks

DefencesDo you have to defend your house? How do we do this?

How did the people in castles

defend themselves?