When 3 Queens Ruled Lessons and Resources
Explore the reigns of three remarkable queens
Compare the lives and reigns of Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria and Elizabeth II. Pupils consider what was different in each period, how we know about these rulers and how they should be remembered.
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When three queens ruled knowledge organiser – KS1
In this topic you are going to find out about three of the most famous queens that each ruled this country for a very long time. One lived nearly 500…
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When three queens ruled – KQ1 – Which three queens of England are most remembered in history and why?
This active and entertaining first session aims to provide pupils with a clear chronological overview of the last 500 years into which they can insert their knowledge of Queen Elizabeth…
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When three queens ruled – KQ2 – How different was life in England when the 3 queens were ruling?
Out of the window Children are shown three images of scenes from the different periods as seen through a window. They have to identify characteristic features from each of the…
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When three queens ruled – KQ3 – How do we know about the queens who lived so long ago?
Handling sources of evidence Having explored the range of visual sources available to historians studying the three queens, pupils actively try to match statements historians make to the sources they…
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When three queens ruled – KQ4 – What important changes happened when each of the queens ruled?
Change / Significance Starting with 3 short video presentations, pupils go on to research the key changes from each of the reigns, focusing on those they think are most significant….
Read MoreWhen three queens ruled – KQ5 – How should we remember these famous queens?
Pupils explore a range of ways in which monarchs are commemorated, focusing on Queen Elizabeth II, before going onto design a set of three stamps which contain images of the…
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All content on Keystage history is written and quality assured by Neil Thompson, a former history teacher, county history adviser and Ofsted inspector with more than 30 years’ experience in history education.