Teaching References

This page provides you with a list of websites and some information about each one which hopefully will be helpful and timesaving in the planning of lessons to retell the history of Bannockburn.

Websites



Possible Activities / Ideas for interest.

  • Ancestral Trace of the first immigrants to Bannockburn, Victoria
  • Research on Tartan, particularly those associated with the Battle of Bannockburn, colours, how it is made, what is signified.
  • Research on the types of uniforms / battle attire that was worn for the Battle of Bannockburn
  • History behind the Battle, why did it need to happen? Who won? Was it worthwhile?
  • Who was King Robert the Bruce of Scotland and King Edward II of England? What were they fighting over?
  • Diorama - a 3D representation of the Battle of Bannockburn.
  • Who was William Wallace?
  • Fact or Fallacy? Was the Movie Braveheart Factual??
  • What weapons did they use? - make or draw some.

The Lions Club of Bannockburn thanks you for your time and your willingness to participate in the History of Bannockburn and in relaying this history to the children in your care.