Boudica meets her end

History

In ‘Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?’ pupils continue to develop their chronological understanding whilst being introduced to various substantive concepts that relate to ruling. In ‘Queen Victoria: how did Britain change during her lifetime?’ pupils build on this in a depth study of a significant individual and the period in which they ruled.

In ‘Significant explorers: how has seafaring changed over time?’ pupils developed their chronological framework, studying a theme that introduced change and continuity across a long time span. In ‘Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?’ they continue to develop chronological understanding whilst being introduced to various substantive concepts that relate to ruling.

Stories about significant rulers from the past give students an understanding of key ideas related to early rulers, such as struggles for power and religious influence. They learn about specific rulers from different times and places, helping students build a chronological framework.

Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

When they heard of the attack on Colchester

When they heard of the attack on St Albans

When did the Ancient Romans travel back from Wales?

Boudica had a {{}} army when the Ancient Romans arrived.

Why were the Romans likely to defeat Boudica?

A traditional story that might not always be true.

a group of people that share the same language, customs and ancestors

to rise in opposition against an established government or leader

Match these keywords to their definitions.

Boudica was able to attack {{}} large Roman towns.

Which Roman towns did Boudica attack and destroy? 

When did Boudica and the rebel army attack?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Boudica meets her end

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.