investigating king henry

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

This session is also available on our Schools only Tuesdays:

2024

Tuesday 24 September
Tuesday 22 October
Tuesday 26 November   

2025

Tuesday 25 February
Tuesday 25 March
Tuesday 20 May
Tuesday 8 July 

Duration 
60 minutes 

Capacity 
Up to 35 children 

Price 
£104 plus admission 

We also offer this session tailored for groups with a large proportion of students with SEN who have attainment well below National Curriculum expected levels.