Elizabeth's childhood character

History

The baby Elizabeth

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

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?

When Elizabeth's parents returned from Australia, Elizabeth had become...

a girl who is closely related to the King and Queen

a different name someone’s friends or family use for them

As Elizabeth grew older, what did she become fond of?

Throw biscuits at guests at a Christmas party

Throw shoes at guests at the Chrstimas party

Which of these did the confident and cheeky Elizabeth do?

A building where people can go to pray and worship is called a ...

Where did Elizabeth's parents go for an official visit when she was a baby?

What period of time in life is someone's childhood?

Starter Quiz

The head of the royal family are the ...