SEND School Resources
About these learning resources
Format: PDF
A selection of resources about the Coronation of HM King Charles III for SEND students.
These resources include:
- A secondary school assembly addressing what is a coronation?
- Art and Design activities focusing on symbols and objects
- A presentation focusing on the coronation as a moment of change
Each resource also has accompanying teacher notes.
Resource Information
Key Stage
- SEND
Subjects
- History
- PSHE
- Art & Design
Topic
- 20th & 21st Century
- Historic Environment
Type
- Lesson ideas
Palace
- Tower of London
What is a coronation?
This assembly explores the question: what is a coronation? Find out about the key rituals and symbols which take center stage in the Coronation ceremony.
Accompanying resources
National Curriculum links
- Answer simple questions about historical stories and artefacts.
- Changes within living memory.
- Events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally.
- A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066 (for example, the changing power of monarchs).
Learning objectives
- Learn what happens at a coronation ceremony, including the symbolism of the Coronation Regalia
- Explore coronations past in order to develop an understanding of the historical significance of the Coronation of King Charles III
- Increase their understanding of the importance of the Coronation of King Charles III as an event of national significance and as the transition to a new era
The coronation as a moment of change
Take a look at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and explore the values that were important during her reign. What has changed? What values do you think are important today?
National Curriculum links
- Changes within living memory.
- Events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally. History KS2
- A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
- Preparing to play an active role as citizens.
Learning objectives
- Explore the values represented by Queen Elizabeth II by exploring key themes from her reign.
- Learn about the ways in which a monarch represents their country and its values.
- Consider the values that represent Britain today and how they might be taken forward into the new era of King Charles III’s reign.
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