going to visit different places and people

the four countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, ruled together

all the countries that a king or queen rules over or the places where a king or queen is in charge

countries that work together in friendship; most of them were once ruled by Britain

a group of people who work together to help others

A queen of four nations, head of the Commonwealth

History

A princess in wartime Britain

The princess who spoke to the nation

The first televised coronation

The queen’s clothes tell a story

Saying goodbye and remembering a reign

In ‘Changes within living memory: what changed during Elizabeth II's lifetime?’ pupils begin their study of history as a distinct subject by studying the life of a specific person and their role in society. In ‘Photographs from history: what can they tell us about Britain's recent past?’ pupils build on another aspect from EYFS: understanding the past through photographic sources.

 From EYFS, pupils should be able to talk about the lives of the people around them and their roles in society, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class. In ‘Changes within living memory: what changed during Elizabeth II's lifetime?’, pupils begin their study of history as a distinct subject by studying the life of a specific person and their role in society.

This unit helps students understand a time span covering four generations before their birth. It teaches about Queen Elizabeth II's reign, offering a simple overview of c.80 years of British history. Students also learn how a major public figure holds authority and performs national duties.

Changes within living memory: what changed during Elizabeth II's lifetime?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

the four countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

the places where a king or queen is in charge

Never - she stayed at home in Buckingham Palace in London all the time.

Sometimes - she visited different countries in the UK every so often.

Lots - she was the most well-travelled king or queen in history.

How often did Elizabeth travel around the United Kingdom and to different countries?

Which countries are in the United Kingdom?

Commonwealth countries are nations that used to be ruled by the United ...

Why did Elizabeth travel all around the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries?

None - she did not give anything to charity.

Some - there were a few charities that she helped.

Lots - she supported hundreds of charities.

How much charity work was Elizabeth involved in?

Where does the Trooping the Colour ceremony take place?

Most {{}} countries used to be ruled by Britain in the past, but nowadays they are just friends.

Match Elizabeth's clothes to the correct ceremony.

a special event with important actions or rules

a special kind of food you eat on birthdays

A queen of four nations, head of the Commonwealth

Lesson outcome

Content guidance