Elizabeth I: Early Life – How Restless Was Young Elizabeth’s World?
This engaging KS4 History lesson introduces students to the turbulent childhood of Elizabeth I and examines how her early experiences shaped her reign. Pupils explore the political, religious, and personal challenges Elizabeth faced before becoming queen, including sexism in Tudor politics, the instability caused by the Reformation, and questions over her legitimacy.
Activities include:
Bronze/Silver/Gold differentiated tasks on key events and their impact on Elizabeth.
Comparing Catholicism and Protestantism to understand the religious divisions she inherited.
Structured note-taking with subheadings and summaries to build exam-ready skills.
Image analysis of portraits before and after her coronation to explore power and propaganda.
Debate on whether childhood experiences shape adult leadership.
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