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Princess Sophia Duleep Singh

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.

Meet Sophia Duleep Singh, an Indian princess who became a brave suffragette. Discover what being a princess meant to her, why she fought for women’s rights, and the inspiring story behind her bicycle!

  • Meet Sophia Duleep Singh video
  • Primary Source PowerPoint Task
  • Watch-Along Guide

Plus a Victorian 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

  • Diverse Histories
  • Victorians

Type

  • Videos
  • Lesson ideas

Palace

  • Hampton Court Palace
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Meet Sophia Duleep Singh Video

This short video combines dramatised scenes with real historical sources.

  • Sophia Duleep Singh key facts 
  • Life in the Victorian period 
  • How do we know about Sophia Duleep Singh today? 
  • How can we remember Sophia Duleep Singh today?

Primary Source PowerPoint Task

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Check out the notes section under the PowerPoint slides for information and ideas.

How do we know about Sophia Duleep Singh?

This editable PowerPoint features primary sources. It includes suggested classroom tasks to encourage students to investigate real historical evidence.

Watch-Along Guide

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This simple guide offers practical ideas for using these resources with your students, including key vocabulary and discussion questions.

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Victorian Knowledge Booster

Topics include the power of the monarchy, daily life, plus the British Empire. 

Costumed actor portraying a historical figure

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.