Resource
The Life and Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II
In this lesson by the New York Times, students are encouraged to examine Queen Elizabeth’s life and legacy through multimedia. First they invite you to view photos and watch an eight-minute video detailing her 70-year reign. Then you can go further by reading articles and Opinion essays that explore what happens next for the monarchy, the queen’s portrayal in pop culture, the history of the British Empire and more.
Topics
Arts, Culture and Religion, Media, Internet and Technology, Politics and Government
Age Ranges
KS3: ages 11-14, KS4: ages 14-16, KS5: ages 16+
Subjects
Citizenship, History, Media studies, Politics, PSHE / PSE / PSED, Spiritual, moral, social, cultural (SMSC)
