Emily Davison and the tragedy at Epsom Racecourse
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the events that took place at Epsom Racecourse in 1913.
Key learning points
- On the 4th of June 1913, a tragedy occurred at Epsom Racecourse.
- A woman called Emily Davison ran out onto the course during a big horse race called the Epsom Derby.
- Emily ran out onto the course because she was fighting for a change to take place in Britain.
- She was knocked over by the King's horse and died from her injuries.
Keywords
Tragedy - a tragedy is an extremely sad event or situation
Vote - when someone can vote, they are allowed to make a choice about who runs the country
Common misconception
Some may think that Emily Davison died on the day of the Epsom Derby.
Emily Davison died four days after the race at Epsom, on the 8th of June 1913.
Teacher tip
Task B could be completed as a storyboard activity.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Victoria was the __________ of the United Kingdom for 63 years.
Q2.Queen Victoria was married to...
Q3.Queen Victoria and Prince Albert had nine children.
Q4.Put the following King and Queens into order, starting with the earliest.
Q5.The time when Victoria was Queen of the United Kingdom is known as the __________ era.
Q6.Queen Victoria became queen when she was __________ years old.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The Epsom Derby is a race.
Q2.In 1913, who was the King of the United Kingdom?
Q3.A tragedy is...
Q4.Emily Davison wanted women to have the right to...?
Q5.Emily Davison sadly died on the day of the Epsom Derby.
Q6.Emily Davison wanted to attach a 'Votes for Women' flag to...?
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