This self-marking game introduces children to Henry VIII and to a time beyond living memory when kings sometimes wore armour. It also allows children to understand the nature of armour at that time as they sequence the stages of Henry VIII being dressed.
It will develop the historical skills:
Recognise that some things happened a long time ago;
Recognise that certain objects [armour] belong to the past;
Use language relating to the passing of time;
Sequence some aspects of an event [getting dressed in armour];
Know that people can be represented in different ways;
Recall some details about a famous person;
Ask and answer questions about the past.
Jousting quiz
This self-marking game introduces children to activities Henry VIII liked to do, jousting and tennis. It allows children to understand why people wore armour when they were jousting.
It will develop the historical skills:
Recognise aspects of life beyond living memory;
Recall aspects about a person's life;
Select relevant information from pictures;
Ask and answer questions about the past.
More pies game
This self-marking game introduces children to aspects of life at the time of Henry VIII; that kings were very important people; that kings had servants; that kings lived in castles; and that kings ate food at banquets.
