about this session
Key stage 2 | Subject: History | Topics: Tudors | Session type: Exploring evidence, Classroom-based
Using replica objects that are based on historical artefacts and excerpts from contemporary Tudor sources, children will find out how the past is constructed from a range of sources and discuss concepts such as bias.
Children will weigh the evidence to construct a balanced opinion of Henry VIII by asking key enquiry questions.
Learning objectives
Children will:
- Explore how evidence can be used to draw conclusions about the past and understand its limitations.
- Find out that there is more to Henry VIII than the popular stereotypes.
- Learn that important things happened to the King at Hampton Court Palace.
National Curriculum links
This session supports:
History
- Understanding the methods of historical enquiry, how evidence is used to make historical claims.
- Extending chronological knowledge beyond 1066 (changing power of the monarch as a case study).
- Understanding historical concepts and using them to make connections, draw contrasts, analyse trends and frame historically-valid questions.
Booking Information
Availability
Wednesday - Friday
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
Schools only Tuesdays
Tuesday 12 December
Tuesday 27 February
Tuesday 19 March
Duration
60 minutes
Capacity
35 students
Price
£100 plus admission
We also offer this session tailored for groups with a large proportion of moderate learning difficulties.
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