The half-sisters Elizabeth and Mary

History

In ‘Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?’ pupils continue to develop their chronological understanding whilst being introduced to various substantive concepts that relate to ruling. In ‘Queen Victoria: how did Britain change during her lifetime?’ pupils build on this in a depth study of a significant individual and the period in which they ruled.

In ‘Significant explorers: how has seafaring changed over time?’ pupils developed their chronological framework, studying a theme that introduced change and continuity across a long time span. In ‘Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?’ they continue to develop chronological understanding whilst being introduced to various substantive concepts that relate to ruling.

Stories about significant rulers from the past give students an understanding of key ideas related to early rulers, such as struggles for power and religious influence. They learn about specific rulers from different times and places, helping students build a chronological framework.

Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

When Henry VIII died, Elizabeth was {{}} in line for the throne.

Elizabeth's half-sister Mary became Queen.

Elizabeth was kept in the Tower of London.

Elizabeth wrote a letter to Queen Mary saying that she was innocent.

Order these events starting with the earliest.

Elizabeth became Queen of England when Mary died.

How did Mansa Musa develop the Mali Empire?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The half-sisters Elizabeth and Mary

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.