KS1 Significant Individuals
About this learning resource
Format: Video
These resources support Key Stage 1 students discover the lives of significant historical individuals by using primary sources as evidence.
Discover the story of John Blanke, a skilled Black musician in the royal court. Find out how he impressed Henry VII and Henry VIII, and what happened when he boldly asked the king for a pay rise!
- Meet John Blanke video
- Primary Source PowerPoint Task
- Watch-Along Guide
Plus a Tudor Knowledge Booster for teachers to help enhance subject knowledge with quick, accessible insights.
Resource Information
Key Stage
- KS1 (age 5-7)
Subjects
- English
- History
Topic
- Elizabethans
- Tudors
- Diverse Histories
Type
- Videos
- Lesson ideas
Palace
- Tower of London
Meet John Blanke Video
This short video combines dramatised scenes with real historical sources.
- John Blanke key facts
- Life in the Tudor period
- How do we know about John Blanke today?
- How can we remember John Blanke today?
Primary Source PowerPoint Task
Check out the notes section under the PowerPoint slides for information and ideas.
How do we know about John Blanke?
This editable PowerPoint features primary sources. It includes suggested classroom tasks to encourage students to investigate real historical evidence.
Watch-Along Guide
This simple guide offers practical ideas for using these resources with your students, including key vocabulary and discussion questions.
More learning resources
Tudor Knowledge Booster
Topics include the power of the monarchy, daily life, plus the exploration, trade and exploitation.
Significant Individuals
Meet other significant people from the Tudor and Victorian period.
Our Key Stage 1 resources have been developed in collaboration with Mr T Does Primary History.