Elective Home Education (EHE) gives you the freedom to shape learning around your child’s interests, pace, and unique way of thinking. Our The Birth of the United Kingdom — England and Scotland Unite lesson plan is designed to support this flexible approach. It offers a structured but adaptable resource that helps learners explore how two rival nations became one. The plan includes reading tasks, discussion questions, creative activities, and deeper thinking challenges — giving you plenty of ways to explore this fascinating period in British history.

This lesson plan is a starting point, not a strict set of rules. One of the joys of home education is the freedom to follow your child’s curiosity. If your learner becomes especially interested in kings, flags, battles, or modern Scotland — let them go for it! Use this plan to encourage curiosity, conversation, and real-life understanding. Adapt, skip, or expand sections depending on your child’s age, confidence, and interests.