Box 12 Tudor Mystery Box 1

This box contains a number of mystery objects representing life in Tudor Britain. Some objects will be easy for your class to identify whereas others are not so easy. This box can be used to discuss ideas such as who would have used the objects, whether they were rich or poor, and what similar objects do we have today.

Ideal for use with Key Stage 2, years 3 and 4

Key learning objectives

• History: To enable pupils to explore what life was like for Tudor Society by handling real and replica artefacts and costumes, and by taking part in group activities.

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?

• Speaking and Listening: To encourage pupils to work effectively as a member of a group, using speaking and listening skills.
• Literacy: To explore the lives of rich and poor people in Tudor times through a variety of literary resources.

Box contents

• Artefacts include a ruff, a feather fan, quill pen, trencher, clothing, bells, clay pipe, buttons and coins.
• Resources include posters, pictures, labels for display, postcards and books.