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The Royal Seal What Can It Tell Us? Lesson PlanThe Royal Seal What Can It Tell Us? Lesson Plan
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US National Archives
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7th - 11th
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Social Studies & History
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The Royal Seal What Can It Tell Us?

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Analyze the images and details of the Great Seal of Queen Elizabeth I, and discover clues that reveal how one of the greatest monarchs in the history of England wished to be seen and respected. This is a great way to discuss how even to this day, presentation and image are significant to individuals of authority and power.

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Concepts

monarchies, queen elizabeth i

Additional Tags

elizabeth i, queen elizabeth, monarchy, royal seal, tudor, social studies

Pros

  • Includes image handouts and guiding questions for artifact analysis
  • General background information on royal seals and Elizabeth I provided

Cons

  • Learners should already be familiar with the accomplishments and trials of Queen Elizabeth's reign in order to more fully appreciate lesson objectives
  • Instructor or class members will need to do some outside research in order to understand the symbolism behind some chosen images

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.6 RH.9-10.1 RH.11-12.1

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