Box 10b Tudor Court: Queen Elizabeth I and a Courtier

This box offers pupils a chance to study Queen Elizabeth I at both Key stage 2 and 3. The costumes may be worn by pupils at Key stage 2 as a role play exercise and can be used to study the lives of rich people during the Tudor period. At Key Stage 3 they may be used as sources of evidence for discussion about life at Tudor court.

Ideal for use with Key Stage 2, years 3 and 4.
Can also be used with Key Stage 3, year 7.

Key learning objectives

• History: To enable pupils to explore what life was like at court during Queen Elizabeth’s reign by wearing costumes during role play and by taking part in group activities.

Key Stage 2: Links to Unit 8 of the QCA scheme of work: What were the differences between the lives of rich and poor people in Tudor times?

Key Stage 3: Links to Unit 5 of the QCA scheme of work: Elizabeth I how successfully did she tackle the problems of her reign?

• Speaking and Listening: To encourage pupils to work effectively as a member of a group using speaking and listening skills.
• Literacy: To explore life in the Tudor Court through secondary sources.
• Citizenship: To understand the kinds of rules in place at Tudor court and their importance in the lives of Tudor people.

Key Stage 2: Links to Unit 8 of the QCA scheme of work: How do Rules and Laws affect me?

Box contents

• Costumes include Queen Elizabeth I silver dress and a typical Courtier’s outfit with ruff and hat with feather.
• Resources include teacher’s notes, books, posters and labels for display.