1. Don’t mess with her – she’s Boudicca! …. Or is it Boadicea?
Starter activity. Watch the ‘Horrible Histories Boudicca Song’ Why did the Romans fear Boudicca so much? How useful are songs for finding out about ancient history?
Don’t mess with her – she’s Boudicca! …. Or is it Boadicea?

2. Who was Queen Boudicca?  Learning objectives
 Key words: rebellion loot
Who was Queen Boudicca?
 Learning objectives
TBAT sequence events in Boudicca’s life, explain why her rebellion failed and assess the value of music as a source of evidence

3. Mr Higgins’ PowerPoint on Bouddica has got corrupted
Mr Higgins’ PowerPoint on Bouddica has got corrupted! Help him sort the story of Boudicca out! Explain why her rebellion failed – list 3 reasons in your books

4. So how accurate was the Horrible Histories song
So how accurate was the Horrible Histories song? How useful are songs as a source of history?

5.  Your task
Write one verse and one chorus of your own song about Boudicca’s life but this time tell it from the Roman’s perspective!
Use the same melody or choose your own to fit your lyrics

6. Why was this statue to Boudicca made in 1902 and placed next door to the Houses of Parliament?

7. Have you got the Celtic X Factor
Have you got the Celtic X Factor. Write an extra verse of the song, describing what happened to Queen Boudicca in the end! Think of some suitable moves!

8.  Success criteria Needs improving Satisfactory WOW factor!
Includes some historical references but no bias
Some attempt to set the lyrics to the original music
Refers to several key events, and some evidence of Roman bias
Explains some of the reasons why Boudicca’s army lost
Lyrics generally match the melody of the original song. Some good performances.
Describes a range of events in Boudicca’s life entirely from a Roman viewpoint
Explains reasons why Boudicca lost and the Roman army won
Strong and imaginative performances as a group. Lyrics match melody of song

9.  Homework
Write an obituary on the life of Queen Boudicca. Use the template on the Studyhistory website to help you. Supplement your account with evidence from your own research.
It should include:
Description of Boudicca & her family
Reasons why she rose up against the Romans
Examples of her brave actions
Sad description of her final battle

10.  Plenary Explain these words:
Legionary Auxilliary Centurion
3 reasons why the native Britons rebelled
3 reasons why the Romans were able to defeat Boudicca’s army
Why do we still remember Boudicca today?