Magnificent Monarchs

Project overview

This knowledge-rich main project teaches children about the English and British monarchy from AD 871 to the present day. Using timelines, information about royal palaces, portraits and other historical sources, they build up an understanding of the monarchs and then research six of the most significant sovereigns.

What’s included

Magnificent Monarchs is a comprehensive History project that boasts an array of essentials including:

  • 21

    Lesson activities

  • 11

    Enhanced provision activities

  • 73

    Resources

  • Book study

  • English pack

  • Knowledge Organiser

Project scope

Magnificent Monarchs provides a structured approach to History, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Subject

  • Art and design

  • Computing

  • Design and technology

  • English

  • Geography

  • History

  • Maths

Topics

  • Chronology

  • Palaces

  • Power and rule

  • The Royal Family

  • Timelines

  • Using sources

Looking for a full History curriculum?

If youโ€™re looking for inspiring lessons and resources across the whole History curriculum, then the Cornerstones History Curriculum offers everything you need for single or multi-year groups, with a collection of projects designed by subject experts to support teachers and subject leaders at every level of subject knowledge.