The first televised coronation
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe what happened at Elizabeth II’s coronation and why it mattered.
Key learning points
- Elizabeth became queen in 1952 and was crowned in 1953.
- People watched on TV.
- Elizabeth's coronation crown and jewels had special meanings.
- The four nations joined in celebration.
- It was a proud day.
Keywords
Queen - a woman who rules
Coronation - the ceremony where someone is crowned king or queen
Nation - another word for a country
Symbol - something that stands for something
Crown - a symbol of rule worn on the head
Common misconception
Pupils might think a coronation and a royal wedding are the same thing.
Explain to pupils that although both events are full of pagentry and symbolism and take place in a religious setting, these are just similarities and does not mean they are the same thing.
Teacher tip
Use crown, orb, and sceptre props or pictures revealed across the story to exemplify Elizabeth's coronation and the symbols she bore.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
Loading...
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.People who are evacuated are called ...
Q2.During World War II, evacuated people moved ...
Q3.Who was evacuated to Windsor Castle during World War II?
Q4.Why did Elizabeth give a radio broadcast during World War II?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How old was Elizabeth when she became queen?
Q2.Which of these is a symbol of rule worn on the head?
Q3.Elizabeth's coronation was the very first to be ...
Q4.Put the events in the correct order.
Q5.Match the words to the correct definition.
a woman who rules
the ceremony where someone is crowned king or queen
another word for a country
something that stands for something
Q6.Which ceremony is performed to crown a king or queen?
To help you plan your 1 history lesson on: The first televised coronation, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 1 history lesson on: The first televised coronation, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
Explore more key stage 1 history lessons from the Changes within living memory: what changed during Elizabeth II's lifetime? unit, dive into the full primary history curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.