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Tudor Times

About this session

Key stage 1 | Subject: History, English | Topics: Tudors | Session type: Classroom-based

Find out what life was like at the Tudor court.

This fun and interactive session gives children the opportunity to find out about life at Tudor court, and to make comparisons with their own lives. Children are introduced to simple primary source material and everyday historical terms in this hands-on session.

The session focuses on handling replica objects, finding out about Tudor clothes and learning a Tudor dance popular with Henry VIII.

What to expect?

  • This 45-minute session takes place in a classroom where pupils will be sitting, standing, and moving around.
  • Teachers will be asked at the start of the session about pupils' previous knowledge, learning needs and access requirements.
  • The session will be led by a historical character in costume who will interact with pupils in a lively and responsive way.   
  • Your pupils will be encouraged to take an active part in the session through dancing, object handling and answering questions.
  • Teachers will be required to actively support the facilitator and engage with the session. 

Learning objectives

Children will:

  • Investigate different aspects of Tudor life.
  • Compare and contrast Tudor life with the present day.
  • Explore materials used in Tudor times.

National Curriculum links

This session supports:

History 

  • Developing an awareness of the past, using common words and phrases relating to the passing of time.
  • Identifying similarities and differences between ways of life in different periods.

English 

  • Asking relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge.

Booking information

Availability
Wednesday - Friday
10.30, 11.45, 13.15

This session is also available on our Schools only Tuesdays.

Duration
45 minutes

Capacity
Up to 35 students

Price
£105 plus admission

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