1. This term we are going to learn what houses were like a long time ago. Castles

2. To do this we will be looking at Castles.

3. Castles We are going to start by learning about castles and compare them with the type of house we live in today.

4. This is a modern house. Do you live in a house like this? Can you say something that is similar to your house?

5. This is Bodiam Castle. Does anyone live in a house that looks like this?

6. A modern house Bodiam Castle We are going to compare the 2 buildings and think about things that are different.

7. Doors Castle doors are very strong Does the door of your house have windows?

8. Windows Houses have lots of large windows. What can you see from your window? Castle windows are often very small.

9. Walls Castle walls are made from stones Most house walls are made from bricks

10. Defences Do you have to defend your house? How do we do this? How did the people in castles defend themselves?