AQA A Level 1C The Tudors: England 1485-1603
The aim of this lesson is to question whether Edward was fit to rule from the start.
Students examine the problems faced by earlier child kings of England before analysing extracts from Edward VI’s Chronicle, which reveal a ruler who could appear cold, serious, and highly aware of royal authority. Excellent video links help bring Edward’s childhood and upbringing to life, while prediction activities challenge students to consider what kind of king Edward might have become had he lived longer.
The lesson also includes guided reading activities focused on Edward’s attitude towards kingship, his character, and the key figures who influenced him. A fun and engaging “Real or Rubbish?” plenary helps students test their understanding while challenging common myths about Edward VI.
An enquiry question runs throughout the lesson and is revisited regularly to help students track progress and build historical judgement across the unit.
Included in this lesson:
Fully editable PowerPoint lesson
Enquiry-based learning throughout
Analysis of Edward VI’s Chronicle
Context on earlier child kings and the problems they faced
Guided reading tasks and comprehension activities
Video links to support engagement and understanding
Prediction and discussion activities
“Real or Rubbish?” plenary quiz
Differentiated activities and suggested teaching strategies
Focus on interpretation, evidence and historical judgement
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AQA A Level History: The Tudors – Edward VI & Mary I Complete Lesson Bundle
**AQA A Level 1C The Tudors: England 1485-1603** This comprehensive bundle has been designed to help A Level History students confidently access the challenging themes, interpretations and concepts of the AQA Tudors course while developing strong analytical and exam skills. Covering the reigns of both Edward VI and Mary I, these lessons move beyond traditional interpretations and encourage students to engage critically with historical debate, historiography and Tudor government. Edward VI is often presented as a passive figure overshadowed by Somerset and Northumberland. This enquiry-based bundle challenges that interpretation and encourages students to reconsider Edward’s role within his own reign. Students will investigate: How far Edward VI was fit to rule Edward’s personality, beliefs and political influence The significance of Somerset and Northumberland The causes of rebellion and instability Religious change and the Edwardian Reformation The impact of leading reformers including Cranmer and Hooper Why both Somerset and Northumberland ultimately fell from power Mary I’s reign has traditionally been viewed negatively. These lessons challenge simplistic interpretations and encourage students to assess Mary as a determined, politically capable and significant Tudor monarch, whilst also evaluating the limitations and failures of her reign. Key areas covered include: Was a woman considered fit to rule England? Mary’s accession and priorities as queen Government, Parliament and royal authority Philip II, Wyatt’s Rebellion and foreign policy The Counter-Reformation and Marian persecution The influence of Foxe’s Book of Martyrs Economic challenges and Mary’s long-term legacy Comparisons between Edwardian and Marian religious reform Students develop evaluative skills through interpretation work, source analysis and debate-based activities. The lessons are as follows: L1 Introduction to Edward L2 The rise of Somerset (free resource) L3 Rule of Somerset L4 Rise of Northumberland L5 Rule of Northumberland L6 The Edwardian Reformation L7 Introduction to Mary I L8 Aims of Mary I L9 Mary I and her government L10 Mary I marriage and Wyatt’s Rebellion L11 The Counter Reformation L12 Marian Martyrs L13 Mary’s Foreign Policy L14 Mary I and the economy This Bundle includes: Fully resourced PowerPoints and activities Enquiry-based learning throughout Retrieval practice and knowledge development Exam practice for both AQA question types Model structures, scaffolds and writing support Mark schemes and examiner-style guidance Interpretation and historiography tasks Differentiated activities to support all learners Help for students to achieve top grades If you are interested in the full Tudor A Level Bundle 1485-1603, please click here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13151989. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via my TES shop. Reviews are always greatly appreciated and help support the creation of future resources.
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AQA A Level History: The Tudors – Edward VI Complete Lesson Bundle
This fully resourced bundle is designed to help A Level students confidently access the Edward VI section of the AQA 1C course, making the key ideas, themes and complexities of Tudor government far more approachable and engaging. The Edwardian lessons challenge the traditional view of Edward VI as a marginal figure and instead encourage students to reappraise his monarchy through a clear, enquiry‑driven approach. Across the unit, students explore the central question: How fit was Edward VI to rule? They examine Edward’s own chronicle to uncover his cold, often ruthless personality, and assess the extent of his influence over the English Reformation. Students evaluate the significance of Somerset and Northumberland, judging how each duke handled the major challenges of finance, the economy, law and order, religion and foreign policy and why both ultimately fell from power. They also study the key reformers and leading Evangelicals of the period, including Cranmer, Ridley and Hooper and their impact on the Edwardian Reformation. The lessons are as follows: L1 Introduction to Edward L2 The rise of Somerset L3 Rule of Somerset L4 Rise of Northumberland L5 Rule of Northumberland L6 The Edwardian Reformation The bundle includes both AQA exam question types, with model answers, hints and tips, scaffolding and mark schemes to support students in reaching the highest levels (please refer to the AQA website for official assessment materials). All lessons are fully resourced, differentiated, and designed to stretch students aiming for top grades. If you are interested in the full Tudor A Level Bundle 1485-1603, please click here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13151989. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via my TES shop Anny reviews would be greatly appreciated to aid future planning.
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