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Castle Acre – Norman landscapes in Norfolk

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Challenges at Home:

Activity 1 – The Traveller’s Possessions

  • How might the stranger protect himself as he journeyed towards the castle- maybe a sword?
  • What type of sword did the stranger carry- maybe a long sword?
  • Why were swords special to their owners- might they have been handed down through generations of family, or maybe stolen or won in battle?
  • Can you draw a long sword? Use the image in the slides to help you.
  • Can you write why this sword might be special to our travelling stranger?

Activity 2 – Murder Holes!

  •  Our story takes place in a castle.
  •  Medieval architects went to great lengths to protect the castle gateway, which was considered the weakest part of a castle’s defence. 
  • Using the information in Episode 2 of The Castle (slides 24-34), and maybe other things you will find in books and on the internet, have a go at designing a gatehouse that could withstand the most determined of attacks.
  • Remember, enemies can also be cunning and resourceful – employing such tactics as undermining and siege towers.

Activity 3 – The Traveller’s Journal

  • Use the information in Episode 3 of The Castle (slides 35-47)
  • Using a notebook write a short biography about who you think the traveller is and about the traveller’s background.
  • What do you think the traveller is going to write about in his small candle it room?
  • Maybe he will write about his journey through the storm, his mission to deliver the letter to the king, his impressions of the castle and the Earl. He might write some questions at the end.
  • Imagine you are the traveller. Write about your journey to the castle and any question you might have.

Challenges at School:

Activity 1 – The Traveller’s Possessions

Activity 2 – Murder Holes!

  • If you were the traveller, how would you go about convincing gate keeper you are who you say you are?
  • It won’t be easy – perhaps the traveller carries a token or a mark of identification?
  •  The person sat next to you is the gate keeper, you are the traveller, try to convince them of who you are then swop roles.

Activity 3 – The Traveller’s Journal

Broads

An Introduction To The Broads – Landscape Character Assessment

The Broads Authority – Water of Life

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Challenges at Home:

Challenges at School:

Keiron Williamson – Capturing Landscapes That Inspire

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Challenge at Home:

  • Develop your own artistic interpretation of your local landscape through photography, sketching or painting.
  • Visit a local art gallery; sometimes your local cafe or garden centre may have an art exhibition where you can browse.
  • Find out about one of Keiron’s inspiration, John Crome.
  • Fancy a career in creative arts and design?

Challenge at School:

An Aerial Tour of the East Norfolk Coast

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Challenge at Home:

  • Can you spot some of your favourite places?
  • Where would you like to explore next?
  • Look at a map or google earth to see what your locality looks like.

Challenge at School:

  • Coastal erosion in Norfolk is a huge issue. Look at this video from a student in Happisburgh.
  • Explore different coastal defences.
  • Can you explore your locality from above – has a parent or member of your community a drone they could provide footage from? Please make sure you adhere to current regulations. 
  • What different types of settlements can you see?
  • Watch the video whilst spotting the different places mentioned on a map or in an atlas. Find out more about the wind powered technology at Scroby Sands.