zip, 9.33 MB
zip, 9.33 MB

PowerPoint, source pack and worksheet that consider whether or not suffragette Emily Davison intended to kill herself at the Epsom Derby and the importance of her actions to the wider campaign for votes for women.

Activities include

  • Starter activity in which pupils discuss the meaning of the word martyr.
  • Teacher introduction on who Emily Davison was supported by information on the PowerPoint including a video of the incident at the Derby which caused her death.
  • Main activity in which pupils analyse a variety of sources and fill in a table to determine whether Davison was intent on martyring herself or whether what happened was an accident.
  • Plenary conclusion discussion on why Davison’s death was important for the suffragette campaign and whether her intentions matter?

Designed for teaching an academically able Key Stage 3 class.
Lesson Length: 1 hour depending on pace.

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