Lesson Summary
In this lesson, pupils explore why William ordered the Harrying of the North and how this campaign reshaped both the people and the physical environment. They will analyse the impact on communities, farmland, and soil, and evaluate the ethics of environmental warfare. This lesson encourages pupils to think critically about how human actions can permanently alter landscapes.

What’s Included

• Full PowerPoint lesson with clear modelling and engaging visuals
• Worksheet task: Reading comprehension activity
• Peer and group discussion opportunities
• In‑lesson tasks developing ethical reasoning, geographical analysis, and evidence-based thinking
• Engaging materials designed in your premium, minimalist style

Why Teachers Will Like This Resource
This lesson helps pupils understand how conflict can devastate both human and physical geography. It supports critical thinking, ethical evaluation, and geographical analysis — all in a ready‑to‑teach, visually engaging format ideal for Year 7 studying the long-term impact of conquest.