Heritage and culture

Gunpowder Plot

In your classroom or at St Johns House, Warwick

History, English, Citizenship

Consequence, rebellion, persecution

An opportunity for children to become immersed in the reign of King James I, when tensions between English Protestants and Catholics reached a head in the famous Gunpowder Plot. In this story world adventure the children take part in a desperate chase to catch the plotters as they attempt to start a rebellion across the midlands.

Children will travel through Warwickshire, discovering how places and people in this nationally significant historic event are part of Warwickshire’s local history.

Addressing the substantive concepts of consequence, rebellion and persecution this practical outreach session includes many hands-on activities, object investigation, role-play and drama.

How does this support your teaching?

History key skills and understanding

• Understanding of the key historical concepts such as similarity and difference
• Understanding of ways we know about the past
• Knowledge of significant events
• Knowledge of significant individual who has contributed to national and international achievements
• Significant individuals, places and events in their own locality

English key skills and understanding

• participate in discussions presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debates
• discussing word meanings, linking new meanings to those already known

Citizenship key skills and understanding

• to think about the lives of people living in other places and times
• that differences between people arise from a number of factors

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