1. Compare and Contrast the two portraits of Elizabeth I

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1 ELIZABETH I VISUAL RESOURCES Lesson Plan Ideas 1. Compare and Contrast the two portraits of Elizabeth I This session can be delivered in 1/2 hour Lesson suggestions suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2: Learning objectives for and To compare and contrast the two portraits and photos of themselves at different ages To order the portraits according to age To alter the size, colour or zoom of photos on the computer To draw a self portrait In order to engage your pupils and for them to understand that these portraits are of the same person, we would suggest using the following activity: Ask your pupils to bring in photos of themselves when they were a baby and one recent photo. Ask your pupils about the similarities and differences. Look a photos of a teacher or parent when younger to compare to appearance now Create their own self-portrait An ICT session downloading digital photographs and printing. This could also include manipulation of the photograph (for example; size and colour and possibly zooming in) Art 2a, 2b, 4c English 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 2c, 2d, 2e, 3a, 3b, 3e History 1a, 1b, 3, 5 ICT 1a

2 Art 2a, 2c, 4a, 4b English 1a, 2b, 2e, 3b History 4b ICT 1a, 5b

3 2. Using the Queen Elizabeth I Coronation Portrait Learning Objectives for and To identify important events and special occasions in their family life To identify the key events at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II To understand the importance of the portrait of Queen Elizabeth I s coronation For this lesson idea we would suggest discussing special occasions with your class e.g. Birthday, weddings What is a coronation? Watch a video clip of Queen Elizabeth II coronation. (photographs and 2 x 9 minute reels with a link to the ITN British Pathe Archive) Introduce the idea of getting dressed up for a special occasion, show photographs of modern day examples. Have examples of fabric to illustrate the weight of the dress, including heavy fabric, fake fur (ermine). Discuss terminology of portraiture such as full face, full length (head to toe) and profile. Ask children to look at themselves in this way and have examples of images to assist with explanation. Art 2a, 4a, 4b English 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 2c, 2d, 2e, 3a, 3c Maths 2d History 1b, 2b, 4a, Art 2a, 2c, 4a, 4b English 1a, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2e, 3b, Maths 2c History 3, 4b, 5, 10

4 3. Using the Queen Elizabeth I Coronation Portrait Learning objectives for and To compare the main differences between rich and poor lives in Tudor times Practical activity recreate the appearance of Elizabeth s skin using face paints and take a photo of the children looking like this. Rich and poor. Discuss why rich people had pale skin or wanted to have the appearance of pale skin. How did rich people make their skin look pale? Have examples of the materials used on the face in Tudor times (Containers for egg shells, white pigments, pestle and mortar) Hairline (in Tudor times it was fashionable to have a high forehead, which is why Elizabeth plucked her hairline) English 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 3a, 3e History 2b, 4a, 4b English 1a, 1d, 2a, 2b, 2e, 3b, 3c History 4a, 4b, 5c, 10 Links to QCA Schemes of Work (button) Unit 8 Rich and Poor in Tudor Times

5 4. Using either the Coronation or Ditchley Portrait Learning Objectives for and To make observations and draw a portrait Make a portrait Ask your pupils to draw a portrait in the frame provided. Use the orientation of the paper to discuss the meanings of portrait and landscape. Use the frame to discuss full length and profile. The National Portrait Gallery Website has a wide variety of images which can be used for example purposes ( Art 2a, 2b, 2c, 4b English 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 2a, 2c, 2e, 3a, 3b Art 2c, 4b English 1a, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2e, 3b, 3c

6 5. Role Play Coronation Portrait Learning objectives for and To explore the roles of artist and sitter through role play Divide class into two groups Group 1 artist Groups 2 sitter Use dressing up to get into the role of artist or sitter Children to decide on pose, costume and how they want their portrait to look. This could include wearing a mask or using face paint. Pupils and teachers can then take photos of each other. English 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 3a, 3b, 3e ICT 1a English 1a, 1d, 2b, 2c, 2e, 3b, 3c Drama 4c ICT 5a, 5b

7 6. Numeracy and art using either the Coronation or Ditchley Learning objectives for and To compare heads on coins and notes with current photos of Queen Elizabeth II To make a coin or stamp as a replica Discuss that portraits were pained showing the King s or Qeen s full face. These images were also for coinage at the time. Compare current coinage / notes with images of Elizabeth II. Practical activity children to make a coin or stamp based on a picture of themselves. Step 1 Make a plastercine mould Step 2 Mix up plaster of Paris Step 3 Pour plaster of Paris into the mould and smooth off excess Step 4 When the plaster of Paris has dried, remove plastercine mould Step 5 Decorate the coin using felt tip pens or paint or use as a stamp (button) Art 2a, 2b, 2c, 4a, 4b, 4c English 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 3a, 3d, 3e Maths 1e, MA3 2b, 2d History 1a, 4a, 4b, 5 Art 2a, 2c, 4a, 4b English 1a, 1d, 2a, 2b, 2e, 3b, 3c Maths 2c History 3, 4a, 4b, 5c,