Elizabeth's childhood education and interests
I can describe how Elizabeth's education changed when she became first in line to the throne.
Elizabeth's childhood education and interests
I can describe how Elizabeth's education changed when she became first in line to the throne.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Like many girls from wealthy families at this time, Elizabeth was educated at home.
- She learnt French from her governesses, which she would later use when visiting Canada.
- She also learnt to ride horses, and joined the Girl Guides and Sea Rangers.
- When she became first in line to the throne, her education changed to prepare her to be queen.
- Elizabeth had to study law and the history of kings and queens; the Archbishop of Canterbury taught her about religion.
Keywords
Wealthy - wealthy means to have a lot of money
Educate - educate is when you are taught something
Law - laws are rules that exist in a country; if you do not follow them, you can get in trouble
Religion - religion is a belief in a god and praying
Common misconception
There was no change in Elizabeth's education after she became an heir and she continued as she was.
Reinforce the events before and after this significant turning point in Elizabeth's life.
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to be taught something
to have a lot of money
belief in a god and praying
a rule that exists in a country