What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursHomework
After class students should work through the questions, then review the answer guide to check understanding.Assessment
A very detailed handout with answer key is provided for the student to use after the class.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most famous and admired people on Earth. As nominal leader of the United Kingdom from 1952 to 2022—the country's longest-serving monarch—she exerted influence felt the world over. But despite such enormous impact, the Queen held no real power in British government. Instead, as the monarchy evolved over hundreds of years, the ruler's role has become largely symbolic. In this One-time class, we will explore the highlights of Queen Elizabeth II long and majestic reign. Students will be given a very detailed handout which includes thoughtful questions important to gaining a greater understanding of Britain's longest reigning monarch. The class will consist of a presentation with commentary open to student questions and participation. Students are encouraged to share what they already know about Queen Elizabeth II and their views on impact of her passing upon the U.K. and the World.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the life and times of Queen Elizabeth II.
Students will learn about the role of monarchy in modern Britain.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
SOURCES used for this class with a brief synopsis of each scholarly work.
Queen Elizabeth II: An Oral History
by Deborah Hart Strober & Gerald Strober
A revelatory oral history of Queen Elizabeth II's reign featuring interviews from diverse sources including Buckingham Palace staff, family friends, and international figures such as Nelson Mandela, and containing a broad spectrum of views on the Queen—her story, her personality, and how her life has intersected and impacted others.
Queen of Our Times: The Life of Queen Elizabeth II
by Robert Hardman
A portrait of a world leader who remains as intriguing today as the day she came to the throne at the age of 25. Hardman, using unpublished papers from the royal archives and photographs and personal stories from other world leaders, distills Elizabeth's complex life into a must-read study of dynastic survival and renewal.
Elizabeth & Margaret: The Intimate World of the Windsor Sisters
by Andrew Morton
A biography of Queen Elizabeth II and her sister, Princess Margaret, examines their early idyllic youth as the closest of sisters as well as their relationship after their father's death and Elizabeth's ascension to the throne.
Queen: A Life in Pictures
by Victoria Murphy
More than 300 extraordinary photographs, along with insightful commentary by royal journalist Victoria Murphy, showcase the most historic moments of the Queen’s life—as well as more intimate occasions—first as a young princess and then as the longest-reigning British monarch.
The Last Queen: Elizabeth II's Seventy Year Battle to Save the House of Windsor
by Clive Irving
A timely and revelatory new biography of Queen Elizabeth II and her family exploring how the Windsors have adapted as the modern world has changed around them.
Princess: The Early Life of Queen Elizabeth II
by Jane Dismore
Dismore examines the early life of the future queen, including her happy childhood, relations with her younger sister Margaret, wartime experiences as a teenager, her marriage to Prince Philip, and her ascension to the throne at the age of 25.
Young Elizabeth: The Making of the Queen
by Kate Williams
Williams chronicles the early life of Queen Elizabeth II, who, after her accession to the throne at the age of 25, carved out a lasting role for herself amid the changes of the 20th and 21st centuries.
My Husband and I: The Inside Story of the Royal Marriage
by Ingrid Seward
A revealing insight into the marriage of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, who made a formidable partnership throughout her record-breaking reign.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from American Military University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Maine at Farmington
Bachelor's Degree in History from Acadia University (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Keith has taught I.G.C.S.E, A-Level, I.B., and A.P. History throughout the Atlantic region covering a variety of rigorous exam subjects.
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Live One-Time Class
$24
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-18 learners per class