In this song of epic proportions Jenny takes us on a journey from Runnymede in 1215 through to modern day, stopping off at key moments in the struggle for liberty and equality. An excellent way for pupils to explore the history of liberty and the legacy of Magna Carta. Download Read more…
In this song Jenny Lockyer explores the relationship between Magna Carta, Runnymede, liberty and America. Jenny touches upon how Magna Carta both inspired the creation and then justified the expansion of America, the complex relationship between the American ideal of liberty and its practice and the modern American interest in Read more…
The human stories behind the clauses of Magna Carta is the theme of Jenny’s second song. How many Magna Carta clauses can you spot in the lyrics? Download the lyrics here
In this song Jenny looks at the reign of King John and the road to Runnymede and Magna Carta through the eyes of John’s son, the future Henry III. Illustrations courtesy of Louella, aged nine. Download the lyrics here
Developed by former Royal Holloway student Amy Stone, in this classroom activity pupils are set the challenge of identifying clauses that come from three great charters of liberties: Magna Carta, the Bill of Rights (US) and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In so doing pupils will gain an understanding Read more…
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