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monasteries. People gave treasures to the monks, and the monks stored food for the poor. Why
would monasteries be a good place for Vikings to raid? Chn draw a cartoon strip of Vikings raiding a
monasteries (monks do not fight back) including showing their 'loot'.

Why did Henry VIII marry six times?

Write an extract from Henry VIII's diary. He spent his days hunting, going to church, having huge
meals with umpteen courses, listening to and performing music. Ask them then to write an extract
from the diary of one of his servant's children (who would also be working in the palace!)

What were the differences between the lives of rich and poor people in Tudor times?

Explore reasons why some people were rich and others were poor in Tudor times, compare with
why people are rich and poor today. Look at attitudes to rich and poor then and now. There were
almshouses then, but laws against begging etc., the poor were punished.

What was it like for children in the Second World War?

Write a letter from a parent to an evacuated child, describing the Blitz, or write a letter to a
Star fillers parent from an evacuated child, describing the countryside (Goodnight Mr Tom etc., if there's a
copy in the classroom)

What can we find out about ancient Egypt from what has survived?

Egyptians believe in life after death, and buried their people with objects that could help them in
the next life, and would also show what their social standing was in this life – they are almost like
time capsules of a persons life at one point in time. Draw/write about what you would put in a time
capsule for your life/David Beckham's life (for example!) Be sensitive, some children may be coming
to terms with a recent death.

What was it like to live here in the past?

Write questions that you would ask an elderly resident about life in your locality in the past. Go
back further and write questions for people who have since died (Victorians etc.) How do these
questions differ and why?

GEOGRAPHY

Weather around the world

Plan a holiday in a cold place. Locate on a map, how will you get there, what is it like, what will
Star fillers you take with you, what activities could you do that you couldn't do in a hot place (skiing) Chn
design a tourist leaflet.