Starter Task

Me and Jack here, would like you to write down 3 things that you

love about living in Scotland

RECAP

Today's Aim: I will learn about Alexander III King of Scotland.

I will learn that Scotland was happy during the Kings reign

I will be able to identify the reasons why Scotland had no one to sit on the royal throne Success CriteriaClass discussion.Group workActive role play

RULES OF SUCCESSION

The oldest son becomes King.

If the oldest son is dead, and had no children of his own, the next

oldest son becomes King.

If there are no sons, the oldest daughter becomes Queen.

1. The king is dead, who becomes king?

2. The king and all 3 sons die, who becomes king?

David aged 4

James aged 12

Richard aged 21

The King’s 3 Sons

Think, Pair, & Share

Task

Alexander iii of scotland

Henry III of England

1251

1249Alexander III

crowned King of Scotland

Margaret

Scotland; the golden age

Scotland; the golden age

Scotland; the golden age

Battle of Largs1263

Hakon of Norway Versus Alexander III

ALEXANDER III

Alexander III

Margaret 1275

1281-Eric II of Norway Marries Margaret

1283-Margaret gives birth to a

daughter,also called, Margaret

1280-David, younger son

1284-Alexander 19

years old

ALEXANDER III

Yolande of France

Alexande

r III

1285

ALEXANDER III

ALEXANDER III

Eric II Margaret

MargaretMaid of Norway

TO BE CONTINUED……..

I can now, discuss who Alexander III was.

describe why Scotland was happy during Alexander’s reign.

identify the reasons why Scotland had no one to sit on the royal throne after 1290.

Success CriteriaClass discussion.Group workActive role play

Where does all the trouble begin??

Extension You are one of Alexander IIIs knights who has

just heard the news of his death. Your role is, to write a letter to the leaders of Scotland explaining what has happened to him and how this will effect the monarchy and rule of Scotland.