The spanish armada childrens british history encyclopedia. The armada fleet was gathering in the southern spanish port of cadiz. Francis drake was a pirate who sailed all around the world. Elizabeth knighted drake and choose him to lead english warships against the spanish. Robin hood by robert muchamore extracts and notes for ks2 teachers. As the armada put to sea, the english fleet was gathered in plymouth awaiting news of the spanish. Level 5 be able to rank reasons in order of importance explaining in detail why you have chosen this. The spanish armada 1588 1 the spanish armada 1588 2 learning objectives. This was done in the name of religion, because england had become protestant and no longer accepted the pope as the head of the. Relations between protestant england and catholic spain had been poor for some years.
This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Nov, 2015 this is the property of the history channel. Spanish armada role play worksheet free pdf lesson plan. There are four reasons why philip launched the spanish armada and these are religion, politics, events, and reaction. Stuffmake and sellhow to makecustom laptopteaching historymacsmacbook. You need to make the right decisions to protect the country from the spanish armada. Phillip ii of spain was determined to invade the country and. This great resource pack contains lots of super resources for the spanish armada. The lesson provides the children with a framework of ideas to. In the late 16th century, spain was the most powerful empire in the known world.
He liked to attack spanish ships and steal their jewels and gold. A summary of the spanish armada the spanish armada ks3. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. This ks3 history quiz asks questions on the spanish armada. Elizabeth had money worries and resisted wars, but had to react to the threat of invasion by the spanish armada in 1588.
Panicstricken spanish captains cut their anchors and headed for open waters. Controlclick the link with your mouse and save to your hard drive. Several spanish ships are destroyed by the english fire ships sep 23, 1588. Did god really help the english defeat the spanish armada. To print off the tables off go to the end of the powerpoint slides for a printable version. We introduced the story of the armada, outlining the main parties involved and the nature of the conflict. The spanish armada for ks1 and ks2 children the spanish. Creative writing organiser for ks3 and ks4 english teachwire teaching resource. As a sailor, drakes successful battles against the spanish helped england become very powerful. The most powerful naval fleet of its time, consisting of ships and 30,000 men, the spanish armada was widely considered to be invincible. Another brilliant worksheet that my husband drew for me.
Aug 31, 2016 today im sharing with you one of my favourite double lessons on the spanish armada and its defeat. The spanish armada proved to be an expensive disaster for the spanish but for the english it was a celebrated victory making sir francis drake even more of a hero than he already was and even having an impact on tudor christmas celebrations. In july 1588 the spanish fleet under duke medina sidonia sailed from spain. Watch the monster appear and improve your childrens spanish vocabulary with this fun powerpoint resource. In 1588, england faced its biggest danger for centuries. Mar 12, 2020 the spanish armada was a large fleet of ships sent to england from spain in 1588, with the intention of conquering england. The spanish armadas task was to overthrow protestant england lead by queen elizabeth i. Disaster struck the spanish armada in the form of a storm, and several ships had to turn back for repairs, and that is when our hands on history lesson starts. In 1588, king philip ii of spain sent an armada a fleet of ships to collect his army from the netherlands, where they were fighting, and take them to invade england. It is hoped that some of this work will be accessible for key stage 2. Ppt the spanish armada 1588 powerpoint presentation. Lesson plan the spanish armada social studies y2 eso what are we going to study. Phillip ii of spain was determined to invade the country and overthrow elizabeth, who had undone the religious changes of her older catholic sister, queen mary.
Resource spanish armada double lesson mrs humanities. The relationship between the netherlands and spain and its religious. Covers elizabeth i, phillip ii, sir francis drake and their roles during the spanish armadas attempted invasion of england. Creative writing organiser for ks3 and ks4 english teachwire. Drakes daring attack on cadiz harbour, destroying 30 spanish ships, delayed the armada invasion by one year. It shows elizabeth and philip fighting it out in the boxing ring with their various aids on either. Spanish armada article about spanish armada by the free. Drake was the first englishman to sail around the world between 1577 and 1580. Putting to sea, the english fleet shadowed the spanish fleet, while remaining upwind to retain the weather gage. They had tried to stop the spanish fleet closer to spain a couple of times but failed because of bad weather. This did little, however, to deter the spanish armada from continuing its approach toward the shores of england, though the attack from england did kill many of the spanish soldiers.
This is horrible histories the spanish armada youtube1 by welcome to our videos on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. This ks3 history quiz takes a look at the spanish armada. Lesson plan routes of the spanish armada slideshare. After you have finished reading the poem, scroll down for more about the spanish armada. Drake attacks the spanish fleet in the port of adiz with only 4 ships, he snuck into the harbour, sank 37 ships and damaged more. Ks2 the spanish armada information powerpoint teacher made. The spanish crescent formation had finally been broken. How to be productive at home from a remote work veteran. The armadas mission was to sail to gravelines in flanders and transport an army commanded by the duke of parma across the channel to england. The spanish armada was a spanish naval fleet army of ships most famous for being used by spains king philip ii against britain in 1588. It touches on how henry changed religion but then moves on to focus on henrys six wives. Teachwire teaching resources, school news, latest products.
The spanish armada in our time bbc radio 4 melvyn bragg. Key stage 2 topic packs age 711yrs key stage 3 topic packs 1114yrs oaka digital online library of resources for ks3 sen pupils age 1114yrs help. This lesson explains what happened during the spanish armada and the battle of gravelines. An online encyclopedia of british history for children. In 1588, england faced its biggest danger in centuries. Objective students will categorize the elements of the spanish armada by observing a powerpoint presentation and completing a. The spanish armada was a large fleet of ships sent to england from spain in 1588, with the intention of conquering england. Spains king, philip ii, ruled much of the new world. Great storms drive the armada on to the coast of scotland and ireland great storms drive the armada on to the coast of scotland and ireland period. Feb 15, 2016 lesson plan routes of the spanish armada 1. Queen victoria and queen elizabeth i powerpoint lessons. The spanish armada in our time bbc radio 4 melvyn bragg duration. Key points of the spanish armada in 90 seconds youtube.
A historian of the ottoman empire and modern turkey, he is a publisher of popular history, a podcaster, and online course creator. As a sailor, drakes successful battles against the. Eyfs ks1 ks2 teaching resources rich and poor in tudor times ks2 history. Spanish armada facts spanish armada for kids dk find out. The spanish armada proved to be an expensive disaster for the spanish but for the english it was a celebrated victory making sir francis drake even more of a hero than he. Ppt the spanish armada 1588 powerpoint presentation free. Lots of graphics to accompany the reading and concludes with the following questions. This powerpoint shows the key points and summary of the spanish armada. Elizabeth had money worries and resisted wars, but had to react to the threat of invasion by the spanish armada. On july 21, 1588, england began defending itself from the armada by firing longrange guns at the 7mile long row of incoming spanish ships. The pack includes a lesson presentation, thinking activity, differentiated main activity and a challenge activity. Why is the 1588 battle with the spanish armada so famous.
This did little, however, to deter the spanish armada from continuing its approach toward the shores of england, though the. Dec 17, 2015 a quick guide of the spanish armada in 90 seconds. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office. After further discussion we move onto interpreting sources, starting with carrying out an example together. During september 1588, strong winds and terrible rain forced many ships onto rocks off the coast of scotland and ireland. This lesson introduces henry vii and why he is such a wellknown king. The armada s mission was to sail to gravelines in flanders and transport an army commanded by the duke of parma across the channel to england. A huge spanish fleet, the armada, had set sail to carry an invasion army across from the netherlands. Resources, insight, comment and advice for established and aspiring teachers worldwide. The english celebrated their victory with a medal saying god blew and they were scattered how would the spanish have explained their defeat. Ks3 the spanish armada fleet of ships to attack england.
Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. Learn and revise about the spanish armada when philip ii of spain sent a fleet of ships to invade england with bbc bitesize ks3 history. Ks3 the spanish armada, revenge on sir francis drake. We gave the children a problem to solve, taking two perspectives. King philip of spain was the most powerful king in europe. Assembly presentation key stages 1 and 2 apple mac powerpoint. Francis drake and the spanish armada a poem for kids by paul perro. In an attempt at revenge for the english sack of cadiz in 1596, philip immediately ordered a counter strike in the hope of assisting the irish rebels in. Now, armies were larger, and the stakes were higher as countries fought each other for power and territory. It shows elizabeth and philip fighting it out in the boxing ring with their various aids on either side.
Be able to identify reasons for the failure of the spanish armada. The conflict originated between protestants and catholics. In july 1588 the armada set sail from spain with the intention of invading england and overthrowing the queen, elizabeth i. Bbc british historys biggest fibs with lucy worsley 1of3 the wars of the roses duration. Referencing junior generals spanish armada scenario and the mystery of history 3 textbook, we started acting out the battle. Year 4 explanation model text 1066 the battle of hastings. The english swiftly close in on the disorganized and now vulnerable armada. To know something about what happened when the armada came and why it failed. God blew and they were scattered the national archives.
By th august 1588 however, the spanish sailors were suffering from thirst and exhaustion so their only option was to give up and sail back to spain. This lesson plan will give you important discussion questions, topics, a quiz, and an activity that will help students understand the spanish armada and its place in history. The 2nd spanish armada also known as the spanish armada of 1596 was a naval operation that took place during the anglospanish war. Shortly after midnight, favorable winds blew the burning ships toward the unsuspecting armada. On july 19, 1855, the spanish fleet was sighted off the lizard at the western entrance to the english channel. The spanish armada the easiest way to speak english. The birth of the industrial revolution lesson pack.
The defeat of the spanish armada worksheet by drew bailey. Another invasion of england or ireland was attempted in the autumn of 1596 by king philip ii of spain. The army in belgium was struck by disease and nearly half. Find more of david mchales resources on his tes page mr macs resources. To have some understanding of why the armada sailed. To learn about the spanish armada famous explorers sir francis drake 15401596 was born in 1540 in devon, england.
The ships were on their way to flanders across the english channel from england to fetch an army to invade england. Aug 23, 2017 disaster struck the spanish armada in the form of a storm, and several ships had to turn back for repairs, and that is when our hands on history lesson starts. Relations between protestant england and catholic spain had been poor for many years. England was a protestant country under elizabeth, and philip ii as a catholic wanted to restore catholicism to england. If it wasnt for the defeat of the spanish armada, england may have never had the opportunity to colonize in north america. Level 4 be able to identify and explain specific reasons for the failure of the spanish armada. The spanish armada may have come to grief in the remains of a hurricane in september 1588. Click the button below to get instant access to this resource for use in the classroom or at a home. Spanish armada simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The expansion of the protestantism, started by martin luther, through the northern europe. Horrible histories the spanish armada youtube1 on vimeo. Several spanish ships are destroyed by the english fire ships. Year 56 reading comprehension pack queen boleyn gets locked in. The english navy at the time had only about half as many ships as the armada.