Project Overview
Children will learn what London was like in the 1600s when the Great Fire of London began. Children will then use a timeline to sequence the main events. They will also learn why the fire spread so quickly and look at historical sources to find out how Londoners fought the fire. In addition, children will learn about Samuel Pepys and listen to extracts from his diary. Finally, they will learn how the Great Fire changed London forever.
It is built upon our four-stage primary focused pedagogy – Engage, Develop, Innovate, Express – to get your children curious about the project ahead, develop and then use new skills and knowledge, before finally allowing them to express their thoughts, ideas and reflections on what they have learnt.
*This project is part of the Cornerstones History Curriculum and not sold separately.
What’s included
The Great Fire of London is a comprehensive history project that boasts an array of essentials including:
6
Lesson activities
33
Resources
Knowledge Organiser
Project scope
The Great Fire of London provides a structured approach to history, outlining key subjects and topics including:
Subjects
- History
Topics
- The Great Fire of London
- Construction of houses and how materials have changed
- Properties of fire and how it spreads
- Samuel Pepys
- Life in London in 1666
- King Charles II
