a special event with important actions or rules

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

The queen’s clothes tell a story

History

A princess in wartime Britain

The princess who spoke to the nation

The first televised coronation

A queen of four nations, head of the Commonwealth

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

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

countries that work together in friendship; some once ruled by Britain

Match the word to the correct definition.

These are the colours of Canada's flag - Elizabeth was showing respect.

Elizabeth had no choice, someone else picked out her clothes for her.

Elizabeth wanted clothes that would match her shoes and purse.

Why did Elizabeth wear red and white when she visited Canada?

During the Trooping the Colour ceremony, Elizabeth inspected her Guards. In which city did the ceremony take place?

because those countries made her wear them

Why did Elizabeth wear special colours when visiting Commonwealth countries?

the leaders of the country meet to make new laws

queens decide what new laws will be created

Yes, she was just the Queen of the United Kingdom.

No, she was not the Queen of the United Kingdom.

No, she was also the Queen of many Commonwealth countries.

Was Elizabeth just the Queen of the United Kingdom?

The previous king died and she was next in line.

Where did Elizabeth's coronation ceremony take place?

Many people bought a TV and watched the coronation with their family.

Most people travelled to London to watch the coronation in person.

Lots of people watched the coronation on their computers.

How did many people watch Elizabeth's coronation?

Starter Quiz

Why did Elizabeth become queen in 1952?