Lesson 13 in the scheme for Edexcel 1H10/B4 - Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588. This lesson focuses on the how England and Spain’s relationship deteriorated, linked to the Netherlands. The starter focuses on Elizabeth’s options over Spain sending troops to the Netherlands in 1567, leading students to assess the pros and cons o Elizabeth’s early actions. Students then create a ‘living graph’ showing the extent of influence/control both Spain and England had at key points between 1567-1584. Students then review Elizabeth’s role in the worsening of relations, leading to a judgement line plenary.

Lesson 12 in the scheme for Edexcel 1H10/B4 - Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588. This lesson focuses on how England and Spain were vying for power of the seas and links in Drake’s circumnavigation. The lesson begins with a trio starter, recapping key terms/content. Students then explore Elizabeth’s foreign policy aims and how she could achieve them. Students then create a timeline of Drake’s events to plot how this impacted on Spanish relations. Students then explain what was the most significant outcome of Drake’s voyages, leading to a group task assessing the relative significance of each outcome. Finally, students show on a post-it note their opinion of the most important outcome.

Lesson 11 in the scheme for Edexcel 1H10/B4 - Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588. This lesson focuses on the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots and the impact on Elizabeth, linking to a 16-mark essay plan which allows a review of the previous 6 lessons. The lesson starts with a video recapping the threat of Mary, leading to a review of the 4 plots she was implicated in with students assessing how far she was involved. Students then explore the importance of Walsingham’s spy network and explain the significance of Mary’s execution for Elizabeth. Students then debate whether Elizabeth should have ordered the execution. Students then explore how to structure the 16-mark essay and explore the assessment criteria. Students then complete the essay plan for: ‘The Revolt of the Northern Earls was the most significant challenge to Elizabeth’s rule in the years 1569–86.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. (16) You may use the following in your answer: • the Earl of Northumberland • Babington’s execution (1586) You must also use information of your own. Finally, a judgement line plenary ends the lesson allowing students to decide if Mary’s execution solved the issue over succession/religion for Elizabeth.

Lesson 10 in the scheme for Edexcel 1H10/B4 - Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588. This lesson focuses on how three key plots changed how Catholics were treated in England. The lesson begins with a silent debate exploring the impact of the excommunication and the significance of this. Students then explore one of the plots (Ridolfi, Throckmorton or Babington) and create a symbol poster, moving on to teaching two other small groups and making notes on all three plots. This is then linked to a ‘describe two features’ answer which is peer-assessed. Students then explore two contrasting interpretations of Elizabeth’s treatment of Catholics, assessing which they agree with most, leading to a summary of the changing laws LINKED to the specific plots which influenced them. The lesson culminates in a summary of the successes and failures of Elizabeth in dealing with these Catholic threats.

Lesson 9 in the scheme for Edexcel 1H10/B4 - Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588. This lesson focuses on the rebellion of the northern earls in 1569. The lesson begins with a recap of previous knowledge off the rebellion, leading to a video which introduces the causes, events and consequences. Students then use the information sheet to choose the three key points on: Causes, individuals, religious reasons, political reasons, events and significance. Students then practice a perfect paragraph on a 12-mark explain question (Explain why Catholic threats to Elizabeth increased after 1566), finishing with a plenary linked to ‘what to do with Mary, Queen of Scots’ after the rebellion (links to next lesson).

Lesson 8 in the scheme for Edexcel 1H10/B4 - Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588. This lesson focuses on the problem posed by Mary Queen of Scots. The lesson starts with a recap of existing knowledge of Mary, linking in a video exploring her background and key events associated with her. Students then create a timeline exploring how she came to be in England, with focus on Elizabeth’s actions. This then leads to an exploration of Elizabeth’s options, with students considering the strengths and weaknesses of each for Elizabeth. Finally, students summarise the pros and cons of the choice made by Elizabeth to hold Mary captive in England.

Lesson 7 in the scheme for Edexcel 1H10/B4 - Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588. This lesson focuses on the threat posed by Catholicism to Elizabeth/England by 1569. The lesson starts with a consideration of the views of the Pope, and how this would influence other Catholics. Students then explore the situation by 1568 using an interpretation, moving to an assessment of the different Catholic threats/Elizabeth’s responses by 1569. Students complete the table explaining the extent of each threat. Linking to this, students then assess the relative significance of the different threats, before holistically considering the extent of threat to Elizabethan England. Finally, students explore the successes and failures of Elizabeth in dealing with the Catholic threats.

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Lesson 6 in the scheme for Edexcel 1H10/B4 - Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588. This lesson focuses on the Puritan challenge to the religious settlement. The lesson begins with an inference starter on Puritan beliefs, before students link in why the religious settlement left some angry. Students then create a symbol poster reviewing the key aspect of Puritanism and the anger around crucifixes and vestments. Students then use the learning from the lesson to plan an answer to: Explain why the Puritans challenged Elizabeth’s religious settlement. You may use the following in your answer: • vestments • the Act of Uniformity You must also use information of your own (12 marks) Finally, students review the past three lessons in a retrieval plenary.

Lesson 5 in the scheme for Edexcel 1H10/B4 - Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588. This lesson begins with a recap of the religious settlement and how Catholics and Protestants would have been pleased. Students then explore a source showing the impact the church had on people, before using a handout to review the role of the church in daily life an din enforcing the religious settlement. Students then create a perfect paragraph for the 12-mark explain question using the suggested pointers, leading to a plenary review of the role of the church and the part in played in maintaining religious order.

Lesson 3 in the scheme for Edexcel 1H10/B4 - Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588. This lesson begins by comparing Catholic and Protestant beliefs, and exploring why there would be conflict. Students then complete a guided reading article, gaining context on the English Reformation and the situation for Elizabeth by 1558. The lesson then moves to explore the three key problems facing Elizabeth, allowing students to explain why each was an issue, and potential solutions that could be found. The lesson culminates in a retrieval plenary, allowing a review of the past three lessons.

Lesson 4 in the scheme for Edexcel 1H10/B4 - Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588. This lesson begins by exploring the differences between a Catholic and Protestant church, allowing students to identify areas of disagreement. Students then read through the key areas of the Relgious Settlement and create a table showing the positives and negative impacts of this. Students then link this to a 4-mark ‘describe two features’ question, self or peer-assessing the answer. Moving on, students categorise cards into the overall positive and negative effects of the Religious Settlement, reaching a judgement on the most significant. Students then assess how successful they think Elizabeth’s attempts were at solving the religious divisions in 1559.

Lesson 2 in the scheme for Edexcel 1H10/B4 - Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588. This lesson starts by exploring students existing knowledge of Elizabeth, linking this to the Tudor family tree and why she was an ‘unexpected queen’. Students then explore one interpretation to introduce the problems faced at the start of her reign. Students then are given one problem to teach the rest of the group, building on this later by ranking the six key problems (legitimacy, marriage, French threat, religion, financial weakness and Mary, Queen of Scots) and explaining which posed the more significant threat. Linking to the previous lesson students aim to ‘solve’ the problems, trying to link in the groups who held power in England at the time. The lesson ends with a judegment line plenary mirroring the ‘how far do you agree’ essay question.

Lesson 1 in the scheme for Edexcel 1H10/B4 - Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588. This lesson begins by laying the foundations for social structure and political power in 1558. The lesson starts with an exploration of hierarchy, linking to the Great Chain of Being. Moving on students watch a video to explore social change, and then apply learning from a worksheet to a 4-mark describe two features question, allowing opportunity for self or peer-assessment. Students then explore the key political groups/individuals and assess their function, leading to a judgement on who held the most power in 1558. The lesson culminates in a judgement on the extent of decision making power that Elizabeth had upon her accession to the throne in 1558.

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