Secondary School Resources
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A selection of resources about the Coronation of HM King Charles III for secondary school 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
- KS3 (age 11-14)
- KS4 (age 15-16)
- KS5 (age 16+)
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? Students will find out what happens at a coronation ceremony and will explore key rituals and symbols, including the Coronation Regalia.
Accompanying resources
National Curriculum links
- The study of an aspect or theme in British history that consolidates and extends pupils’ chronological knowledge from before 1066
- Preparing to play an active role as citizens.
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
Objects and symbols in the coronation ceremony
Subject: Art and Design
Explore the symbols used in the Coronation ceremony. Students will develop their own symbols to represent their core values.
National Curriculum links
- To use a range of techniques and media, including painting.
- To analyse and evaluate their own work, and that of others, in order to strengthen the visual impact or applications of their work.
- To learn about the history of art, craft, design and architecture, including periods, styles and major movements from ancient times up to the present day.
- The study of an aspect or theme in British history that consolidates and extends pupils’ chronological knowledge from before 1066.
Learning objectives
- Understand how symbols can be used to convey a message or meaning.
- Explore the symbolism of some of the objects traditionally used within the coronation ceremony.
- Consider how to use colour, flowers, animals and objects to develop their own symbols to represent the cores values which they feel are most relevant for Britain today.
The coronation as a moment of change
Explore the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on the values which were important for her throughout her reign. What has changed, and what are young people’s hopes for the future in the reign of King Charles III?
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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