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Coronation Values & Symbols

the coronation as a moment of change

About this learning resource

Format: PDF

Explore the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II as a moment of transition 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

  • 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

  • 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

Resource Information

Key Stage

  • KS3 (age 11-14)

Subjects

  • History

Topic

  • Historic Environment
  • 20th & 21st Century

Type

  • Lessons Plans

Palace

  • Tower of London
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Key Stage

  • KS2 (age 7-11)
  • KS3 (age 11-14)
  • KS4 (age 15-16)
  • KS5 (age 16+)

Subject

  • History

Topic

  • Crime & Punishment
  • Tudors
  • Elizabethans

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Key Stage

  • Home Educators
  • KS2 (age 7-11)
  • KS3 (age 11-14)
  • KS4 (age 15-16)
  • KS5 (age 16+)
  • International Schools

Subject

  • History

Topic

  • Tudors
  • Elizabethans

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Key Stage

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Subject

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Topic

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