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Lesson 1: Travelling 3Lesson 2: Pets 4Lesson 3: Dancing 5Lesson 4: Family 6Lesson 5: Celebration 7

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Five lesson ideas to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen.

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Lesson 1: Travelling

Explore similarities and differences between countries.

Have you been to a country that is very different from where you live? Maybe very hot, or very cold?

Write down three facts about a country and draw a picture.

Research a Commonwealth country and create a poster to attract visitors to that country. Include a short slogan.

The Queen is the Head of the Commonwealth. She has travelled more than any other monarch in the history of Britain.

Learn about the Commonwealth. Are there any things that all the Commonwealth countries have in common?

How many differences can you think of?

Learn about the Commonwealth. Name some key similarities and differences between Commonwealth countries.

What effects has the Commonwealth had on Britain? KS2 > PSHE > The Queen and the

Commonwealth > Printable resourcesKS2 > PSHE > The Queen and the Commonwealth > Videos

KS1 > PSHE > The Royal Family > Videos

F > World > Open a door

F > World > The Royal family > Books

KS1 > PSHE > The Royal Family > Printable resources

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Foundation > World > The Royal Family Key stage 1 > PSHE > The Royal Family Key stage 2 > PSHE > The Queen and the Commonwealth


Lesson 2: Pets

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Caring for pets. Which animals make good pets? Why?

What do people have to think about before getting a pet? Where will the pet sleep? Who will feed it?

Why is it important to look after pets?

Draw your pet, or a pet you have seen in the video. Can you draw where the pet lives?

The Queen loves horses and dogs. She owns and breeds corgis and a cross-breed between corgis and dachshunds, which is called a ‘dorgi’.

How pets help us. Why do you think dogs are so good at helping people?

Can you think of other animals that help people in different ways?

Write a description of your ideal pet — what characteristics would it have, and why?

Selective breeding. Which different dog breeds do you know? What are their similarities and differences?

What is selective breeding, and why do people choose to cross-breed dogs?

Compare two different breeds of dog. Write down their differences and their similarities. In which situations might certain features be practical?

KS2 > Science > Evolution

KS1 > News > Science > AnimalsKS1 > News > PSHE > Pets

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Lesson 3: Dancing


The Queen's favourite style of dance is Scottish country dancing. Each year, during her stay at Balmoral Castle, The Queen hosts dances known as Gillies' Balls.

Scottish country dancing. Why do you think the Queen enjoys Scottish country dancing?

Do you know any other traditional dances?

What type of dancing do you enjoy?

Print out the instructions and play the music — have a go at dancing like the Queen!

KS2 > PE > Scottish country dancingKS2 > PE > Scottish country dancing > Music

KS2 > PE > Scottish country dancing > Module guide




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Lesson 4: Family

Learn about the Royal Family. What is the princess called? What makes her a princess?

What do you think it is like to have a new baby in the family?

Draw a picture of yourself and your family.

Family is very important to the Queen. She has four children, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Learn about the Royal Family and family trees.

Create a family tree of your own family.

Do you share a name with anyone in your family?

Learn about the Royal Family and succession.

What roles do Royal Family members play in society?

What is the line of succession, and how has it changed through history?

Create a family tree of your own family. How far back can you go?




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Lesson 5: Celebration

Celebrate the Queen's birthday. Have a tea party to celebrate the Queen!

People from all over Britain and the Commonwealth enjoy coming together to celebrate the special days in the Queen's life.






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