Mary Queen of Scots Execution - Elizabeth I

**In this lesson, students will be able to explain the reasons why Queen Elizabeth I signed the death warrant for her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots. **

• Students will first learn about why Mary, Queen of Scots was a threat to Elizabeth’s power.
• They will then analyse a painting of Mary, Queen of Scots’ execution before being able to understand the reasons for and against Elizabeth ordering her execution.

The lesson includes one main power point lesson as well as a fact sheet about the events leading up to the execution and a blank timeline.

The lesson contains plenty of activities, printable resources, starter and plenary tasks, engaging background information and discussion points for both high and lower ability students.

All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. Thank you.