KS1 - The Great Fire of London

LO: To retell the story of the Great Fire of London.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

• To learn about events beyond living memory that are significant nationally such as the Great Fire of London.

During this outdoor lesson the children will order key events, apply their knowledge of maps with a large scale collaborative activity, use drama skills and collect sources of information about the event.

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LO: To understand why The Great Fire of London spread

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

• To know and understand the history of Britain.
• To gain historical perspective by placing their growing knowledge into different contexts.

The main activity of this outdoor lesson brings a hands-on learning experience the children will not forget! Create structural walls to replicate the building methods used in 1066 and use this to deepen children’s understanding of why the fire spread so quickly. Use pictures to add further context and support a whole class discussion.

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LO: To understand how fire safety has changed over time.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

• To understand historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequence, similarity, difference and significance.
• To learn about events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally.

During this outdoor lesson your children will compare and contrast methods of firefighting, investigate fire safety today, analyse their findings and debate how these safety measures could have impacted the Great Fire of London.

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LO: To investigate which materials are the most suitable for modern houses.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

Science

• To identify and compare the suitability of a variety of everyday materials for particular uses.

History

• To gain historical perspective by placing their growing knowledge into different contexts.

Carry out a science investigation outside, comparing materials within the context of the Great Fire of London. Use the findings to build a miniature Pudding Lane, with an opportunity to extend into some further D&T skills to create St Paul’s Cathedral.

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