Why do we remember the Great Fire of London?

Our topic this term focuses on the Great Fire of London. 

As a historian we will:

• Explain how we find out about the Great Fire of London.

• Talk about events and people of the Great Fire of London using dates.

• Place events of the Great Fire on a timeline.

• Describe what life was like in London before 1666 and compare it to nowadays, talking about he similarities and differences. 

• Ask and answer questions about the Great fire and use different kinds of information to find out facts.

• Connect new learning to historical events or people I have previously learnt about.

As a geographer we will:

• Use simple grid references to find landmarks on a simple map of London.
• Devise a simple map of London and create a simple key.
• Use simple compass directions to talk about different locations of London.
• Use maps and atlases to find the UK and locate the different countries in England.