Created by Bill Thisdell, illustrated by Simon Clark and written by Dr Matthew Smith, Magna Carta: Road to Runnymede tells the story of King John and the origins and outcomes of the great charter. Sponsored by Heathrow Airport Ltd.
Recreate key scenes from the Magna Carta story using these diorama kits and get inspiration for additional dioramas your class can create. Download the Battle of Bouvines kit here Download the Rebel Barons taking London kit here Download the Sealing of Magna Carta at Runnymede kit here
A fun game to introduce pupils to some of the historical characters involved in the Magna Carta story. The goal is to collect enough characters to either compel John to agree to Magna Carta or to defeat the rebels – your choice. The card templates can be downloaded here
In this activity your class can create a comic book to tell the Magna Carta story. Starting with King John’s upbringing and ending with the coronation of John’s son, Henry, the activity introduces pupils to the broad history of the topic. The templates can be found here
In this activity your class is charged with designing a coat of arms to represent your class, school or town. With example coats of arms of the Magna Carta barons, the activity provides a means of introducing pupils to the period and its social hierarchy. Download a PowerPoint presentation with Read more…