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  7. Lesson 6: Who will be the face of the new £10 note?

Learning objective

  • To evaluate the significance of different historical figures by applying criteria.

Success criteria

  • I can identify the achievements and legacies of
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History

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Show slides 1 and 2 of the Presentation: The final reveal and point out the people who have been longlisted to be the new face of the £10 banknote.

Learning objective

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support:

  • Should use the Knowledge organiser to support recall of historical figures.
  • Could use an audio playback device to share their responses to the enquiry question orally instead of filming. 

Pupils working at greater depth:

  • Should recall how each person’s achievements resulted in change.
  • Could discuss what other criteria could be considered to help them decide who should feature on the £10 banknote.
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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding can:

  • Identify the achievements and legacies of
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Vocabulary definitions

  • achievement

    A significant accomplishment or contribution that had a lasting impact.

  • banknote

    A piece of paper money.

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In this unit

Assessment - History Y6: Unheard histories

Lesson 1: Who features on banknotes and why?

Lesson 2: Was Alfred the Great or Elizabeth I the more significant monarch?

Lesson 3: How were Ellen Wilkinson and Betty Boothroyd historically significant?

Lesson 4: Why is Mary Seacole historically significant?

Lesson 5: Why are Lily Parr and Betty Snowball historically significant?

Lesson 6: Who will be the face of the new £10 note?

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Last update: 1st April, 2026

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