The Great Fire of London

This ‘Key’, focusing on the Great Fire of London, allows children to learn about a nationally significant event beyond living memory.
 
Your children will learn about…
The story of the Great Fire of London
The cause and effect of the Great Fire of London
The significance of the fire and how it changed the shape of London
Primary and secondary sources of evidence
How the Great Fire of London is remembered
 
And will love the engaging worksheets and activities investigating…
Timeline sequencing
Mapping the spread of the Great Fire of London
How London changed as a result of the Great Fire
How to evaluate Samuel Pepys’ account of the Great Fire 
 
Which, in turn, will help them to…
Develop a chronological understanding of when the Great Fire of London occurred
Have a chronological understanding of how the Great Fire started and spread
Understand how the fire changed the people's living conditions for the better
Understand how the different types of evidence can inform us about the past
Understand how a significant event in the past has contributed to national history
 
Purchase today to get access to the planning leaflet, worksheets, video links and suggested activities, all of which align with KS2 National Curriculum History requirements.
 
The 'Key' is also available to purchase as a digital download. 
 
Any questions? Don’t hesitate to get in touch!