The Tudor Dynasty: Henry VIII and His Six Wives
Caitlyn Jacobs, M.A.
Average rating:4.6Number of reviews:(8)
Even as queens, the wives of Henry VIII were not free from the role and expectations of their gender. The famous saying “divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived” captures their demise but this course will capture their lives.
Class experience
• In the first week, we'll focus on introductions, assess students' prior knowledge of English history, and provide background information. • Week two will delve into the early life of Henry VIII, exploring his first marriage with Catharine of Aragon. We'll examine their struggles to produce a male heir, the significance of a male heir to Henry, and the resulting separation between Henry and Catharine. • Week three shifts the spotlight to Anne Boleyn's entrance into Henry VIII's life, the...
Students will learn the significance of the Tudor Dynasty and why Henry’s reign is so notorious in English History.
I have taught this material three times on outschool, as well as in a public school setting with students as young as ten years old.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Their progress will be assessed by participation and engagement in discussions.Grades Offered
Paper and something to write with for notes.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
•Capital punishment such as beheading (no graphics will be shown) •miscarriages and fertility •some sexual references such as Catharine Howard’s confession that she lied naked with a man before her marriage to Henry •adultery will be discussed as well as mistresses •illegitimate son will be mentioned
I will read letters from King and Queens and the children of Henry VIII. The excerpts will be provided in the PowerPoints. Other sources I will use: The Creation of Anne Boleyn by Susan Bordo. The Six Wives and Many Mistresses of Henry VIII by Amy Licence. I also provided some online resources for students who are interested.
Average rating:4.6Number of reviews:(8)
Hi! 👋 I'm Miss Caitlyn and I love history! I received my Master's degree in history, and currently teach college-level US history courses. Before that, I taught in a school for two years, where I helped kids learn cool stuff about the past. For...
Group Class
$200
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
55 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-12 learners per class
