In this lesson, students will be able to understand and explain the main challenges faced by Elizabeth I as she came to the throne in 1558. Students will take part in a problem solving activity and have to select which solution Elizabeth should take in order to keep her reign of England secure. The challenges featured in this lesson include: the economy, Mary, Queen of Scots, marriage, poverty and religion. Students play the role of one of Queen Elizabeth’s advisors to try and make sure Elizabeth deals with these problems effectively.
The lesson contains plenty of activities, printable resources, starter and plenary tasks, engaging background information and discussion points for both high and lower ability students.
All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. Thank you.
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