The Great Fire of London
Children learn about the Great Fire of London, sequencing events on a timeline and exploring historical sources to understand what happened and how the city was rebuilt.
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The Great Fire of London (KS1)
Discover our engaging primary KS1 lessons and resources on the Great Fire of London and explore how this historic event changed the city forever. Through our resources and lesson plans, children will learn about the fire’s devastating impact, the people affected, and how it led to lasting changes in London’s architecture and fire safety. Perfect for bringing history to life and helping young learners understand this pivotal moment in time!
These lessons and resources are available either as part of a topic-related whole project within the broader Cornerstones History Curriculum through our Maestro platform, or as individual stand-alone lessons on our Quick Teach platform.
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This project teaches children about the physical and human characteristics of the United Kingdom, including a detailed exploration of the characteristics and features of the capital city, London.
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