the public are the people that Elizabeth ruled over

responsibilities are something that you are expected to do; it is your job

the Church of England is England's national church

services are when someone does things that help other people

Elizabeth II's public duties and service

History

The baby Elizabeth

Elizabeth's childhood character

1936 - a momentous year for Elizabeth

Elizabeth's childhood education and interests

Elizabeth and Britain during WW2

Elizabeth's marriage to Philip

Elizabeth's first children

Elizabeth II's accession and coronation

Queen of four nations

Head of the Commonwealth

Elizabeth II's reign comes to a close

In ‘Elizabeth II: what was her life like?’ 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, doing so through looking at historic photographs.

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 ‘Elizabeth II: what was her life like?’, 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 100 years of British history. Students also learn how a major public figure holds authority and performs national duties.

Elizabeth II: what was her life like?

Elizabeth was the governor and head of...

something that someone is not allowed to do

What would Elizabeth do for the public every Christmas?

when someone does things that help other people

Elizabeth was the Queen of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. These four countries together are called...

when the king or queen go on a quiet holiday

when the king or queen visit another country

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

Elizabeth II's public duties and service

Lesson outcome

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.