April 7, 2020 Deep Dive for Lower School

Columbus School for Girls

Taking a Deep Dive with Queen Elizabeth, II during COVID-19

Week of April 10 , 2020 Betsy Gugle, Lower School Director

This Week’s Deep Dive: Queen Elizabeth, II

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Did you know Queen Elizabeth, II gave a speech to all of England about COVID-19 this week?

Step 1: Listen to the Queen’s Address

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Step 2: Talk Time

1. Who did Queen Elizabeth, II thank in her speech?

2. What did the Queen say to reassure the country?

3. What did she ask the public to do?

How does this message compare with the one we are receiving in the United States?

Step 3: Snorkeling--Fact Find

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Where does the queen live?

What are her responsibilities?

How old is the Queen?

How long has she been Queen?

Who are her children and grandchildren?

Step 4: Scuba Diving--Dig deeper

1. Learn about the Queen’s childhood and life during WWII as a princess.

2. What comparisons does she make in her speech between the challenges of WWII and the current COVID-19 pandemic?

3. What is the Queen’s role in British government? How does that compare to the job of the Prime Minister?

Step 5: Share what you’ve learned

If you want to share your thoughts and work on Taking a Deep Dive Padlet, click here.

Share a message to the Queen, an illustration, a summary, list of facts...the possibilities are endless!

Next week...we will be taking a deep dive in Dr. Amy Acton, Director of Ohio Department of Health!