Who Becomes the King? Great Britain's Monarchy in History
In this one off class, learners will discover how the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland knows who the next King (or Queen) will be.
Dr Anne Holdorph
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Why did King Charles III become King? Why did he become King so quickly after Queen Elizabeth II died? How do we know who will be the next King or Queen? If your learner is curious to about how the next King or Queen of Britain is decided, this is the class for them. In this one off class, we will look at historical examples from English and British history to understand the line of succession and how the monarchy works. We will look at the line of succession currently and explore who is next in line to the throne. We will also explore how this worked in history. Learners will explore the concept that the monarchs oldest child (and historically, the eldest son) is heir to the throne. We will look at examples from the Norman (1066-1135) and Tudor (1485-1601) eras. Learners will have a chance to apply the theory of succession to make predictions as to who the next monarch was from a family list. Learners will also look at coronation images of various kings and queens and we will draw out similar themes from each image and discuss the symbolism of the Orb and Sceptre, to help learners understand the importance of the role in British society.
Learning Goals
Learners will:
Know how the line of succession is decided
Be able to apply their knowledge to make predictions on who the next monarch will be.
Understand basic terms of the monarch, such as "Queen Consort", monarch and succession.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class looks at the line of succession
As such, we will be talking about the death of a number of monarchs. We will also be mentioning the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II.
We will also discuss how the line of succession discriminated against female members of the royal family.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Various state portrait images of different King and Queens will be used in this class.
This class is based on the line of succession from the following acts:
Line of succession Act 2015
Royal Marriages Act 1772
The Act of Settlement 1701
Bill of Rights 1689
Magna Carta
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Doctoral Degree in History from University of Southampton
I am a qualified history teacher and have taught history to learners aged 5- undergraduate level. I have a PhD in British history and have studied history in British schools and universities.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-9 learners per class
