laws are rules that exist in a country; if you do not follow them, you can get in trouble

religion is a belief in a god and praying

Elizabeth's childhood education and interests

History

The baby Elizabeth

Elizabeth's childhood character

1936 - a momentous year for Elizabeth

Elizabeth and Britain during WW2

Elizabeth's marriage to Philip

Elizabeth's first children

Elizabeth II's accession and coronation

Queen of four nations

Elizabeth II's public duties and service

Head of the Commonwealth

Elizabeth II's reign comes to a close

In ‘Elizabeth II: what was her life like?’ pupils begin their study of history as a distinct subject by studying the life of a specific person and their role in society. In ‘Photographs from history: what can they tell us about Britain's recent past?’ pupils build on another aspect from EYFS: understanding the past, doing so through looking at historic photographs.

From EYFS, pupils should be able to talk about the lives of the people around them and their roles in society, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class. In ‘Elizabeth II: what was her life like?’, pupils begin their study of history as a distinct subject by studying the life of a specific person and their role in society.

This unit helps students understand a time span covering four generations before their birth. It teaches about Queen Elizabeth II's reign, offering a simple overview of 100 years of British history. Students also learn how a major public figure holds authority and performs national duties.

Elizabeth II: what was her life like?

Which of these did Elizabeth learn before she knew she would be queen someday?

Elizabeth learnt these things after she became heir to the throne. Match the word to the meaning.

What language did Elizabeth learn from her governesses?

What do we call someone who will be the next king or queen?

Where did Elizabeth live when she became heir to the throne?

How old was Elizabeth when her uncle abdicated the throne?

Elizabeth lived a quiet life in a country house in Great Windsor Park.

Which of these things happened before Elizabeth became heir to the throne?

When the royal family go on a quiet holiday.

When the royal family go to meet people in other cities and countries.

Starter Quiz

What do we call someone who will be the next king or queen?