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To learn about other instances of destructive fires in London and other major cities around the world

Key Stage 1, History, The Great Fire of London

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To learn about other instances of destructive fires in London and other major cities around the world

In this lesson, we will look at other catastrophes involving large-scale fires in London, and in other cities from around the world.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Historical sources tell us about history. True or false?

TrueFalse

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Q2.Are primary sources a first hand or second hand account of an event in the past?

First handSecond hand

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Q3.Which of these are considered primary sources? Tick two.

Select two (2) boxes

DiariesDocumentariesResearch websitesTools

3/5

Q4.Which of these are considered to be secondary sources? Tick two.

Select two (2) boxes

ClothesEssaysPaintingsTextbooks

4/5

Q5.How did Samuel Pepys prevent others from reading his diary?

He kept his diary locked in a safe.He wrote his diary using a secret code, a shortened version of words.He wrote his diary using invisible ink.

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Historical sources tell us about history. True or false?

TrueFalse

1/5

Q2.Are primary sources a first hand or second hand account of an event in the past?

First handSecond hand

2/5

Q3.Which of these are considered primary sources? Tick two.

Select two (2) boxes

DiariesDocumentariesResearch websitesTools

3/5

Q4.Which of these are considered to be secondary sources? Tick two.

Select two (2) boxes

ClothesEssaysPaintingsTextbooks

4/5

Q5.How did Samuel Pepys prevent others from reading his diary?

He kept his diary locked in a safe.He wrote his diary using a secret code, a shortened version of words.He wrote his diary using invisible ink.

5/5

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How do we know about the Great Fire of London? - Quiz

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Q1.When did Queen Boudica and her troops destroy Londinium?

59 AD60 AD61 AD

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Q2.On which bridge did people trapped during the Great Fire of Southwark of 1212 AD?

London BridgeSouthwark BridgeTower Bridge

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Q3.Which London landmark was largely destroyed during the fire of 1834 AD?

Select one (1) boxes

London BridgeSt Paul's CathedralThe Palace of WestminsterTower of London

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Q4.Which city in the United States was largely destroyed by fire, following an earthquake, in 1906 AD?

Los AngelesNew YorkSan FranciscoWashington

4/4

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How do we know about the Great Fire of London? - Quiz

Well done for your hard work this lesson. Celebrate your learning with this quick quiz.

Q1.When did Queen Boudica and her troops destroy Londinium?

59 AD60 AD61 AD

1/4

Q2.On which bridge did people trapped during the Great Fire of Southwark of 1212 AD?

London BridgeSouthwark BridgeTower Bridge

2/4

Q3.Which London landmark was largely destroyed during the fire of 1834 AD?

Select one (1) boxes

London BridgeSt Paul's CathedralThe Palace of WestminsterTower of London

3/4

Q4.Which city in the United States was largely destroyed by fire, following an earthquake, in 1906 AD?

Los AngelesNew YorkSan FranciscoWashington

4/4

Lesson summary: To learn about other instances of destructive fires in London and other major cities around the world

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