Basic London History 1500s: Henry VIII, His Wives, Their Children (Ages 13-17)
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
The 1500s are famous because this is when King Henry VIII lived, loved and ruled Britain. We follow Henry as he marries six times, has three children, and changes the official religion of the country from Catholic to Protestant. After he dies, we see a fight for the throne and follow his children as they also make their mark on history. Perfect for students without any background knowledge, geared to make history fun and interesting! Making the topic age-appropriate, the students will learn...
* Students will learn who King Henry VIII was and why he was so famous * Students will explain the reasons why the Church of England was established * Students will be able to name the six wives of Henry VIII * Students will be able to name the three children of King Henry VIII * Students will discover the Tudor period of history
Homework Offered
An optional homework assignment will be to explore Google map to find locations where Henry lived that can still be visited today in London. A handout will help the students to find these locations.Assessments Offered
A handout will be provided for the learner to use during class. A pop quiz will be held at the end of the class to recall learning.Grades Offered
Google maps may be used in class and as homework. A handout will be provided for the student to print out and use during class.
I am a professional tour guide in London and love going around the city (sometimes dressed in costume!) and teaching visitors about the fascinating history. With over 2000 years of events, there is plenty to learn! My signature tour is where I...
Group Class
$10
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-6 learners per class