Year 8 · History · beta

Elizabeth I: why has Elizabeth been represented so differently?

In this unit, pupils learn about Elizabeth I's reign before examining some popular depictions of her. They build knowledge about her religious, domestic, and foreign policies before considering why she has been represented so differently.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

Prior knowledge

  • Pupils know that female rulers have not always been viewed in the same way that male rulers have been.
  • Pupils know that it was very important for monarchs to be seen as powerful and successful leaders.

Source curriculum references

  • Discern how and why contrasting arguments and interpretations of the past have been constructed
  • The development of Church, state and society in Britain 1509-1745

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