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English Renaissance History: The Tudor (and Stuart) Monarchy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
My oh my, there sure is a lot of intrigue surrounding that Tudor family! With rich text and image-filled slides, you'll be able to discuss the Tudor Monarchy in great detail. The presentation starts with a brief introduction to King...
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Royal Patronage

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The relationship between European royalty and the artists, scientists, and philosophers they support has been a building block in the artistic and technological progress throughout the world. Learn more about patronage throughout the...
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Reformation Dossiers

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
If you were living during the Reformation and had to choose between arresting Henry VIII, Pope Leo X, or the Grand Inquisitor of the Catholic Church, who would you pick? This engaging assignment will have your young historians critically...
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The Tudors: Who, What, When and Why

For Teachers 6th - 8th
It may sound like the making of a daytime soap opera, but it isn't. It is a timeline that describes the many wives, struggles, kings, queens, and explorers that made up the Tudor Dynasty. You can click on the timeline to progress through...
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History: Tudor Exploration

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In a story format, the tale of Tudor exploration is told. Each slide contains an image and a chunk of text relating content regarding King Henry VIII's navy and his favorite ships. The last slide suggests an activity where learners...
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Why Did King Henry VIII Divorce Catherine of Aragon?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Why did King Henry divorce Catherine of Aragon, and how did he make divorce possible? Young historians will read through each informational slide to learn the story of Catherine of Aragon, King Henry, and Anne Boleyn. They will then...
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Mary Tudor: Later to be Known as Bloody Mary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
How did a Princess in Waiting become the ruler known as Bloody Mary? Presented here is an account of the life, love, and rule of the fated Queen. Each of the 10 slides contains an image of Mary and three blocks of informational text.
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What Did Henry Do Each Day?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
King Henry was a very busy man, he had to sign documents and go hunting. Kids are presented with three slides and asked to choose the activities they think Henry engaged in each day. They then read to discover what Henry actually did...
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Tudor Monarchs: Guessing Game

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Guessing games are great ways to study for an exam or to check for content understanding. Here are six questions that provide learners with clues to the identity of a Tudor monarch. They use the clues to guess which monarch will be shown...
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Henry VIII: Who Wants to be a Millionaire

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Review the life of Henry VIII, his wives, children, and monarchy. This "Millionaire" style game show review is a fun way to let your class show what they know about King Henry VIII and the Tudor Monarchy. There are twelve questions total. 
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Tudor Millionaire

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Who were the Tudors? If your class knows about the wives, kings, and queens of this ruling family, they'll love playing this history review game. Young historians answer twelve questions about the Tudors reign. 
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Why did Henry VIII divorce Catherine of Aragon?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learn about the causes and effects of King Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon. The divorce was a turning point for England and in some ways led to the colonization of the New World. A role-play activity is included.
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The Tudors

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This is a great way to use a PowerPoint! Each slide provides a web link for kids to explore, an activity, and background information. Learners visit a web site to read about Henry VIII, make a timeline of who he was married to and when,...
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Anne Boleyn: Her Life

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Give the class a little background on one of King Henry VIII's famous wives. Anne Boleyn is the topic of this brief slide-show presentation. It depicts her life, from the time she was sent to the court of King Henry through the time of...
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Henry VIII-Wives: 1509-1557

For Teachers 7th - 9th
King Henry VIII had a few wives, to say the least. Each slide gives specific information about each wife, when she was born, how her marriage to King Henry ended, her offspring (if any), and an interesting fact. Comprehension questions...
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Western Civilizations, Chapter 9: The High Middle Ages: Religious and Intellectual Developments

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
If you are looking for a comprehensive guide to western civilizations, explore this online resource! Although designed for use with the Western Civilizations text, this site can be implemented in any course. A chapter quiz challenges...
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Henry VII - How Did Henry VII Get Up In the Morning?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Examine the daily life of Henry VII. In this Henry VII lesson, learners answer questions about the life in Medieval times after looking at primary source documents which are translated into contemporary English.
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Why Did the Marriage of Anne of Cleves fail?

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Oh my, Henry the VIII had so many wives! Here your class learns about Anne of Cleves, her divorce from Henry VIII, and her life. They analyze a portrait of Anne of Cleves and make foldables to write down the reasons they think Henry...
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Henry VIII Quiz

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Quiz your kids with a PowerPoint! They can work together or on their own to answer ten thought-provoking questions about King Henry VIII and his six unlucky wives. Answers are provided. Make quiz time fun and turn this presentation into...
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Henry's Hobbies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
What was life like for King Henry VIII? Jousting, hunting, feasting, and bear baiting are some of the fun activities you'll learn about with this interesting presentation. While the information provided relates only to royal social...
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Why did Henry VIII marry six times?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Why did Henry VIII have 6 wives? This presentation provides some insight into the royal brain of a man in need of a male heir to the throne. Talk about drama!
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Problems of Henry VIII

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Henry VIII had a few problems. He wanted a divorce, he wanted the church's money, and he needed a son. What should Henry do? This presentation offers these problems as a task for your learners to solve. An activity based Powerpoint for...
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Who Were Henry VIII's Wives?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Two Annes, three Catherines, and a Jane: these were the wives of King Henry VIII. This assignment based activity shows each wife, then poses an assignment for learners to complete. They must make a poster of one Queen, giving her name,...
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The Tudor Monarchs

For Teachers 7th - 10th
A solid but basic overview of the Tudor Dynasty, this presentation provides details about Henry VIII and his successors. The slides would be a good addition to a session on the English monarchy, or within the context of a unit on the...