year: Year 5
Knowledge organiser – History Y5/6 (A): What was life like in Tudor England?
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the Year 5 unit History, Year 5/6 (A), What was life like in Tudor England?
This resource is designed to support pupils as they examine life in Tudor times through the lens of key historical figures, vocabulary, and visual sources. It introduces terms such as propaganda, tyrant, heir, and merchant, while highlighting the roles of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I, and the court painter Hans Holbein the Younger. The organiser also features a visual Tudor family tree to help pupils understand dynastic relationships and succession. Pupils are encouraged to consider how power was represented and how historical perspectives are shaped by portraits and propaganda.
Teacher video: Why is there suffering?
This video helps teachers guide Year 5 and 6 pupils in exploring how different worldviews explain suffering, free will and hope.
Vocabulary display – R&W Y5/6 (B): Why is there suffering? (Part 1)
Knowledge organiser – R&W Y5/6 (B): Why is there suffering? (Part 1)
Curriculum Portals
Pupil video: Abrahamic religions part 2
In this Religion and worldviews video, children continue exploring the Abrahamic religions by learning about some of the important figures believed to be descendants of Isaac and Ishmael.
Pupil video: Abrahamic religions part 1
In this Religion and worldviews video, children are introduced to the idea of the Abrahamic religions that share a special connection to a man named Abraham.
Teacher video: Y5/6 (B) – Why do Abrahamic religions look different around the world?
This Religion and worldviews video introduces teachers to the diversity found within and between worldviews.
