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The Royal Seal What Can It Tell Us?
Analyze the images and details of the Great Seal of Queen Elizabeth I, and discover clues that reveal how one of the greatest monarchs in the history of England wished to be seen and respected. This is a great way to discuss how even to...
BBC
Tudors: Life and Society
Here is an interesting lesson that lets kids explore what life was like during the Tudor period. The lesson is written two different ways, one for computer use and one without. It is also written with special instructions for children...
BBC
Victorian Lesson Plan
How has England changed? Are the streets the same today as they were in the time of the Tudors? Fourth year students compare and contrast the Victorian & Tudor streets to the streets of today. They research biographical information...
Curated OER
Looking at Tudor Information Books
Readers of books on the Tudor era are given a worksheet to fill out. A series of questions about the books must be answered. There are ten questions altogether. Some of them require the learner to form an opinion , while others are...
Curated OER
Catharine of Aragon Word Search
In this word search instructional activity, students study the words related to Catherine of Aragon. Students find 16 words within the word search.
Curated OER
The Tudor's True Story
Students take effective notes from a video documentary, create an oral report about an assigned aspect of the video, and express an understanding of the King's six wives' lives.
Curated OER
What Was It Like To Live in Tudor Times?
Students compare and contrast the lives of the rich and poor people in Tudor times. Students observe photographs of Tudor life. They investigate word clues describing the lives of the people. Students create a presentation on their...
Luminarium
Luminarium: Henry Viii (1491 1547)
Part of a larger site on Renaissance literature contains links to many biographies of Henry VIII. Includes a compilation of works written by Henry VIII.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Six Wives of Henry Viii: Tudor Times
Explore Tudor England by playing an interactive riddle game. Find clues to six riddles in paintings that commemorate events from Henry's life and reign.
Other
Tudor History: The Tudor Monarchs From 1485 1603
A history of the Tudor Kings and Queens who ruled England from 1485-1603. The site contains biographies, cultural, and historical data.
East of England Broadband Network
E2 Bn: History's Heroes: Two Strong Women
This unit features Aethelflaed and Anne Askew, two women from two different periods of England's history, who demonstrated great strength and fortitude in their respective eras. Identify similarities and differences of the women and...
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: Henry Viii (R. 1509 1547)
This resource provides information on the life and rule of King Henry VIII. Discusses his many marriages and desire for a male heir which led to the Protestant Reformation.
Other
English History: Katharine of Aragon
Two brief accounts of the life of Katharine of Aragon, Henry VIII's first wife from English History. Site also includes letters written by Katharine.
Other
English History: Catherine Howard
Two accounts of the life of the 5th wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Howard from EnglishHistory.net. The site also includes images of her.
Other
English History: Katharine Parr
Two brief accounts of the life of the sixth wife of Henry VIII, Katharine Parr from EnglishHistory.net. There are also images of her and letters that she wrote.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Tudors: Anne Boleyn and the Downfall of Her Family
This six-part article describes the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn, the first English queen to be publicly executed by her husband, Henry VIII. Five hundred years after her death, her tragic tale is still the subject of historians and the...
BBC
Bbc: History: Tudors: Henry Viii: Majesty With Menace
Learn about "Bluff King Hal" and his six wives in this essay about Henry VIII, England's Renaissance king who presided over the foundation of the Church of England in seeking to annul his marriage and achieve a male heir. Archived.
Other
Tudor History: The Six Wives of Henry Viii
Interesting information provided about the six wives of Henry VIII. Click on each wife for extended information about their lives, their relationship with Henry, and their deaths. Includes links to other sites as well.
Other
Britannia History: Henry Viii
Describes Henry VIII's six wives including details of each of the marriages and the Church of England's break with the Roman Catholic Church. Brief description of the effect of his reign on England. Includes links to other sites on...
Other
King's College: The Life of Anne Boleyn
This site is the front page of a site looking at the life of Anne Boleyn, wife of Henry VIII. Contains a lot of first-hand accounts of her life and death.
Other
The Culpepper Connections: Catherine Howard
An account of the life and death of wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Howard. Includes a link to a contemporary account of her arrest.
Curated OER
Portrait of Katharine of Aragon by Michael Sittow, C1502
Two brief accounts of the life of Katharine of Aragon, Henry VIII's first wife from English History. Site also includes letters written by Katharine.
Curated OER
Miniature Portrait of Katharine Parr by Lucas Horenbout
Two brief accounts of the life of the sixth wife of Henry VIII, Katharine Parr from EnglishHistory.net. There are also images of her and letters that she wrote.
Curated OER
Portrait of Katharine Parr by William Scrots, C1546
Two brief accounts of the life of the sixth wife of Henry VIII, Katharine Parr from EnglishHistory.net. There are also images of her and letters that she wrote.