Summary
There were huge changes in politics, technology, and society during Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign. Nevertheless, she maintained a steadfast presence as the Head of State of Great Britain and the Commonwealth of Nations. In this movie, Tim and Moby will tell you all about Queen Elizabeth II's life, and the challenges she faced over eight decades to become Britain's longest-reigning monarch. You’ll find out what a constitutional monarchy is, and how the Queen led an organization comprised of dozens of former British colonies. You’ll also learn about the Queen’s experiences with various crises, from her teenage years during World War II, to the explosion of tabloid scandals that rocked the Royal Family during the 1980s and 90s. You’ll discover her accomplishments—how she encouraged patriotism, charity, and international unity through travel and acts of goodwill during her reign. Finally, you’ll learn her life story, from the love of animals she developed as a young girl, to her marriage to Prince Philip, to her eventual status as a grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of 12! So by all means, finish your tea and crumpets—but as soon as you’re done, click on this movie and learn!
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Queen Elizabeth II:
- What is one new thing you learned about queen elizabeth ii?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining queen elizabeth ii.
- Draw or give one example of your own.