In this activity pupils are introduced to the downloadable board game ‘Road to Runnymede’, a fun way to learn about the key events and personalities in the Magna Carta story. Pupils take on the role of either a rebel baron or King John, racing to gather enough barons to compel Read more…
Here pupils can learn about the key events that led to the creation of Magna Carta. Pupils can then create their own illustrations to tell the Magna Carta story or use templates provided. For an additional challenge pupils can research additional key moments in the Magna Carta story. Download the Read more…
In this activity pupils learn how to create their own Magna Carta, complete with a great seal. The activity also includes classroom debate prompts about needs vs. wants and rights and responsibilities .
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…