Teaching the Tudors

Secondary history Tudor activities, worksheets and lessons for KS3, KS4 and KS5 students

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Teaching the Tudors to secondary history students doesn't have to be so terrible with this fantastic collection of resources for key stages 3, 4 and 5

The Tudor dynasty remains one of the most popular and fascinating topics in British history. From the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I to religious change, rebellion and the experiences of lesser-heard voices, Tudor history offers plenty of opportunities to engage students. To help support your teaching, we've gathered a selection of popular resources for KS3, KS4 and KS5, including lessons, activities and revision materials covering key Tudor topics across the secondary curriculum.

Tudors KS3 resources

Explore this Tudors KS3 collection of resources, from lessons on key monarchs and major religious changes to activities spotlighting diversity and lesser‑heard voices of the period.

Henry VIII and his six wives
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Henry VIII and his six wives

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A colourful factsheet about the king, his six wives and their relationships. This illustrated one page summary - complete with cartoon portraits - gives the dates, order, fate and offspring of all of Henry VIII's wives. --- **Want more than just divorced, beheaded, died?** Visit our website to d...
Henry VIII - Break from Rome & Reformation
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Henry VIII - Break from Rome & Reformation

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**Students examine the main events which led to Henry VIII's Break from Rome with a variety of tasks on offer.** This lesson pack includes: - 1x 19 slide PPT fully resourced lesson - 1x A4 printable - 1x A4 printable timeline A 19 slide fully resourced and teacher created lesson including: - Slide...
Does Bloody Mary deserve her nickname?
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Does Bloody Mary deserve her nickname?

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A two lesson series using facts and sources to determine whether 'Bloody Mary' was deserving of her nickname. The series ends with an inclass debate, led by the teacher which encourages students to use the facts and sources to support their arguments. Higher order thinking tasks question whether Mar...
Henry VIII - Escape Room
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Henry VIII - Escape Room

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**Great escape room for teaching about Henry VIII!** Included in this escape room are a variety of resources focusing on the Tudors and Henry VIII. Each activity included in this bundle aims to build upon students understanding of Henry VIII and his six wives. Some examples of topics included are; ...
Tudors: The Black Tudors - Diversity in Tudor England
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Tudors: The Black Tudors - Diversity in Tudor England

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The aim of this lesson is to evaluate the role and significance of Black Tudors and explore how they contributed to life in Tudor England. Inspired by the pioneering research of Miranda Kaufmann, author of Black Tudors, this lesson introduces students to the diversity of Tudor society and challenge...
Elizabeth I Portrait lesson
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Elizabeth I Portrait lesson

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This lesson looks at who Elizabeth I was and the ways in which she wanted herself to be viewed by her public. Students get to decode hidden messages in Elizabethan portraits. As always the lesson is presented in an excellent way and designed for maximum student engagement.

Tudors KS4 resources

A hand-picked set of Tudors KS4 and Elizabethan England resources, ideal for revision, exam preparation and developing strong contextual knowledge.

Elizabethan England- Revision
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Elizabethan England- Revision

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Here you will find a revision booklet for Edexcel's Early Elizabethan England (1-9) Key Question 1. I have summarised the first key question into smaller sections and created an activities booklet which can be used alongside to prompt pupils to test their knowledge of the topic.
Elizabeth I 1568 1603 Tudors AQA revision guide
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Elizabeth I 1568 1603 Tudors AQA revision guide

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This is an excellent revision guide that covers the whole AQA Elizabeth I course. The revision guide covers all aspects of the course and is best suited as a piece of homework. However, it can function as a workbook that works alongside the lessons. With 33 pages it covers content, exam questions an...

Tudors KS5 resources

Support your A‑level historians with these KS5 Tudor resources, including lessons on key crises, detailed content on Wolsey’s downfall, and exam‑ready practice materials.

A Level Tudor Rebellion Revision Booklet
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A Level Tudor Rebellion Revision Booklet

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34 page student revision work booklet relating to Edexcel Option 31 Tudor Rebellion and Disorder course. Specifically changes in governance at the centre and gaining the cooperation of the localities. This booklet focuses on the ** breadth** section of the course, getting students to apply their kn...
The fall of Wolsey- AQA Tudors A Level
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The fall of Wolsey- AQA Tudors A Level

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A lesson looking at Henry VIII's annulment, why he wanted it, the events and Catherine's response and the reasons for Wolsey's fall including his failure to get the annulment, the amicable grant, political enemies and opposition to his foreign policy and isolation from the King. Follows the AQA Tudo...
AQA A Level Tudors, England 1485-1603 Revision Guide
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AQA A Level Tudors, England 1485-1603 Revision Guide

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**AQA GCE A Level 1C, The Tudors: England 1485-1603** This 59 page Revision Guide is broken down into 5 main sections: Henry VII, Henry VII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I. This Revision Guide includes practice exam questions on both types and gives examples and tips on how to answer each. ...