Unit 7: Why did Henry VIII marry six times? Section 1: How many times did Henry VIII marry?
Objectives
Children should learn:
the names and order of Henry VIII's wives
to locate the Tudors within the context of the history of Britain
Activities
Outcomes
Children:
Discuss with the children how people choose a partner and why they marry. Explain that Henry VIII was a member of the Tudor royal family and help the children to locate the Tudors on the class time line. Tell the story of Henry VIII and his six wives, using pictures and slides.
discuss factors governing marriage today
use the names of the six wives and put them in sequence
Points to note
The purpose of these activities is to establish a broad overview of the story of Henry VIII.
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