a reign is the amount of time that someone is a ruler

monarch is the king or queen who is the ruler

a state funeral is a special event where someone very important is remembered by the public after they die

respect is when you look up to and admire someone

Elizabeth II's reign comes to a close

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

Elizabeth II's public duties and service

Head of the Commonwealth

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?

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

How old was Elizabeth when her reign came to a close?

the amount of time that someone is a ruler

a special event where someone very important is remembered

What happened at Westminster Abbey on 19 September 2022?

Who became the next monarch after Elizabeth died?

Elizabeth's uncle abdicated the throne and her father became king.

Elizabeth carried out many public duties and responsibilities as queen.

Order these events that happened in Elizabeth's life.

someone who will be the next prince or princess

someone who will be the next Archbishop of Canterbury

someone who will be the next king or queen

Elizabeth was Queen of four nations. Together, what were these four nations called?

After Elizabeth died, who would be the next king or queen?

A group of countries part of the British Empire

A group of countries no longer part of the British Empire

A group of countries unable to rule by themselves.

she would often watch special performances

What would happen during Elizabeth's official visits?

Elizabeth II's reign comes to a close

Lesson outcome

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