Year 5 History: complete lesson on Henry VIII—noble leader or tyrant? Includes step-by-step PowerPoint, worksheet and historical timeline poster. Bring the Tudors to life with a ready-to-teach Year 5 History lesson exploring the enquiry question: “Henry VIII uncovered – noble leader or oppressive tyrant?” Pupils examine primary and secondary sources, place the Tudors within surrounding historical eras, and then work independently to compare evidence and justify a conclusion. What’s included PowerPoint (Lesson 1): Guided, step-by-step slides introducing the Tudors, modelling how to evaluate sources, and prompting whole-class discussion. Printable Worksheet: Structured tasks for comparing sources and recording reasoned judgements. Historical Timeline Poster: A visual reference to situate the Tudor period within a wider chronology. How it supports learning Builds historical enquiry skills (questioning, using evidence, drawing conclusions). Develops understanding of primary vs secondary sources. Strengthens chronological understanding of British history and the Tudor era. Encourages critical thinking and independent analysis in line with KS2 History aims. Suggested use Ideal for a single, complete lesson or as the opener to a Tudor unit. Use the timeline poster as a classroom anchor, the slides for direct instruction, then the worksheet for independent or paired source comparison and plenary reflection. Keywords: Year 5 History, KS2 Tudors, Henry VIII lesson, primary sources, secondary sources, historical enquiry, Tudor timeline, British history, compare sources. More lessons on this unit to come.