World History teaching resources for the high school classroom: lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes and simulation games for KS3, IGCSE, IB and A-Level teachers.
Edward VI and Mary I
Interactive Picture Analysis: The Tudor Portrait Mystery
Students analyse a famous picture to determine its message.
The Lady Jane Grey Plot
A "Codebreaking" activity in which students decipher a secret message sent following the death of Edward VI. Serves as an introduction to the crises facing Mary I.
Online Decision Making Game: Walking the Mid-Tudor Tightrope!
A decision-making game in which students take on the role of an advisor to King Edward VI. Designed for A-Level / IB, but of potential use for younger students.
Does Mary deserve to be known as "Bloody"?
A worksheet based around the short clip from the feature film "Elizabeth" which shows the execution of Latimer and Ridley. Type in "latimer ridley" into www.youtube.com to find the clip!
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