Discovering the Tudors

About this session

Key Stage 2 | Subject: History, English | Topics: Tudors | Session Type: Classroom-based

Explore what life was like in the reign of King Henry VIII by examining replica objects and clothing from the period.

Led by a costumed presenter, children will investigate the lives of rich and poor Tudors and consider how different types of evidence paint a picture of life in the past.

Learning objectives

Children will:

• Find out about the types of clothing worn by people in the Tudor period.
• Discover more about Tudor objects and what these tell us about life at the time.
• Understand that more than one piece of evidence is needed to build a full picture of the past.
• Use their knowledge to draw comparisons between their own lives and the lives of people in the Tudor period.

National Curriculum links

This session supports:

History

• Understanding of how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources.
• Identifying similarities and differences between ways of life in different periods.
• Developing skills of historical interpretation and enquiry.

Booking information

Availability - New from October 2019
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10.30, 12.00, 13.30
Duration
60 minutes
Capacity
Up to 35 children
Price
£95 plus admission