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Lesson 6: Should Alan Turing Be on the £50 Note? – LGBTQ+ History KS3 (Full Scheme Available)

This is the final lesson in a 6-lesson LGBTQ+ History scheme for KS3 (Year 9). It explores the concept of historical significance, using the example of Alan Turing’s appearance on the £50 note as a springboard for deeper discussion. Students engage in critical thinking, evaluative writing, and reflection on how we commemorate figures from LGBTQ+ history.

Lesson focus:
Should Alan Turing be considered the most significant LGBTQ+ figure in British history?

Includes:

Editable PowerPoint with full lesson structure

Do Now and Deep Thinking Challenge (DTC) to introduce commemorative decision-making

Explanation of historical significance criteria

Reading and ranking task focused on five key LGBTQ+ historical figures

Scaffolded letter-writing task to the Prime Minister, making a supported judgement

Clear links to significance-focused questions in GCSE History

Curriculum Fit:

KS3 History (Year 9)

Excellent bridge to GCSE questions on significance (Medicine, Elizabeth, Cold War)

Supports PSHE and Citizenship objectives around representation and commemoration

Part of a full LGBTQ+ History Scheme (also available as a bundle)