Saying goodbye and remembering a reign
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can talk about how Britain changed during Queen Elizabeth II’s life and why people remember her reign.
Key learning points
- Queen Elizabeth II died in 2022 after a long life.
- Many people watched or attended her state funeral.
- Her son Charles became King Charles III when she died.
- People remembered her duty and kindness.
- Britain had changed a lot since Elizabeth was a child.
Keywords
Funeral - a ceremony to remember someone's life
Reign - the time a monarch rules
Change - when things become different
Common misconception
Pupils might think that Queen Elizabeth II is still alive.
Remind pupils that she died in 2022, but we remember her life and service.
Teacher tip
Create a visual timeline on the floor using pictures from each lesson. Walk through it together, pausing at each point for children to recall key facts about Elizabeth's life. This physical journey helps cement chronological understanding and revision.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What sort of parties did Elizabeth throw at Buckingham Palace for people who helped their local communites?
Q2.What is the name given to the group of countries that now work together as friends?
Q3.What famous building did Elizabeth open when she visited Australia?
Q4.What does 'charity' mean?
Q5.Put the events from Elizabeth's life in the correct order. Start with the earliest event.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
a ceremony to remember someone's life
the time a monarch rules
when things become different
Q2.When did Queen Elizabeth II die?
Q3.Where was Elizabeth's state funeral held?
Q4.Elizabeth was queen for 70 years, making her the reigning king or queen in the history of the United Kingdom.
Q5.How was the next king, Charles III, related to Elizabeth?
Q6.What are some of the changes that Elizabeth saw in her lifetime?
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