Unraveling the Legend: Was Robin Hood Real?

Unraveling the Legend: Was Robin Hood Real?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to evaluate whether Robin Hood was a historical figure and identify reliable sources of information.

What do you already know about Robin Hood?

Who was Robin Hood?

Robin Hood is a legendary figure known for robbing from the rich and giving to the poor. Stories depict him as a skilled archer and a champion of the oppressed.

The Debate: Real or Fictional?

Historians debate whether Robin Hood was a real historical figure or a fictional character created for folklore and literature.

Historical Sources

Historical sources are materials that provide evidence of past events. Examples include documents, artifacts, and eyewitness accounts.

Primary Sources

Primary sources are firsthand accounts or original documents from the time period being studied. They offer direct evidence of an event or person.

Secondary Sources

Secondary sources are interpretations and analyses of primary sources. They are created after the event or time period being studied.

Evaluating Sources

When researching historical figures like Robin Hood, it's important to evaluate the reliability and credibility of sources used.

Applying What You've Learned

Now that you've learned about historical sources and how to evaluate them, think about how you can apply these skills to investigate whether Robin Hood was real.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.

Who was Robin Hood?

Robin Hood is a legendary figure known for robbing from the rich and giving to the poor. Stories depict him as a skilled archer and a champion of the oppressed.