A princess in wartime Britain

History

The princess who spoke to the nation

The first televised coronation

The queen’s clothes tell a story

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?

a person (often a child) sent away to safety

a message sent to many people using radios or television

the ceremony where someone is crowned king or queen

a special event with important actions or rules

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

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

a group of people who work together to help others

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

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