Topic Three (1.3): Life in the later Tudor times

Introduction Icon.png Introduction

If you studied the Year 7 content, you might begin to compare the similarities and differences between medieval and later Tudor entertainment and life! Remember to read the content carefully before attempting any activities.

Interact Icon.png Working through your coursebook

  • Make sure you take the time to read the content and take notes if necessary.
  • Discuss the answers to the ‘Over to You’ section on pages 31 and 33 with your observer.
  • Use pages 34 to 47 to complete a large poster or mind map of the key features of late Tudor society. You may want to scan this and show it to your tutor.

NewLearning.png Interactive Kerboodle Activities

Log into Kerboodle and complete these activities to further support and reinforce your learning:

  • Attempt this interactive ‘who’s who’ to check your knowledge on Tudor Society.

COMPLETE - 2.1B History Skills: Knowledge and Understanding Links to an external site.

  • In this film clip, a Tudor teacher talks about school life. Could you thrive in a Tudor school? Aim to discuss this with your observer.

WATCH - 2.2 Film Clip: Teacher Links to an external site.

  • This interactive analysis activity will support you in your inference skills. Can you spot the elements in the painting?

COMPLETE -2.3 History Skills: Sources Analysis Links to an external site.

Stretch Icon.png Extension activity for this topic

  • After you have completed your mind map, make a comparison with today’s society. What society was more civilised? Can you explain why? Share your findings with your observer.

Link Icon.png Optional resources

  • If you are interested in Elizabethan life, here is an excellent documentary about a woman in the Elizabethan times: 

WATCH - Shakespeare's Mother The Secret Life of a Tudor (YouTube) Links to an external site.