Guided tours of 17th century London

Topics Reception/Year 1
This unit is part of Great Fire of London - NEW LOOK Visit 17th Century London

Objectives

History

  • Learn about events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally.

English

  • Maintain attention and participate actively in collaborative conversations, staying on topic and initiating and responding to comments.

Lesson Planning

Using all you have learned about the Great Fire of London, turn your classroom into a recreation of 17th Century London. Guide visitors around key places of the time, tell them about this historic event and then invite them to choose a souvenir.

Teaching Outcomes
To use knowledge and facts gained about the Great Fire of London.
To answer questions and speak in the role of a character, and to participate in the class drama event.

Children will:

  • Consider and use knowledge and facts gained about the Great Fire of London.
  • Answer questions and speak in the role of a character.
  • Take part in the class drama event.

You Will Need

You do not need any particular resources for this session.

Weblinks

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