Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about the Great Fire of London and its impact on the city.

Materials and Prep

• Pen and paper for drawing
• Coloring materials
• Access to a computer for virtual tours (optional)

No prior knowledge required, just bring your curiosity and creativity!

Activities

• Create a drawing of the Great Fire of London using your imagination.
• Color a picture of the London skyline before and after the fire.
• If possible, take a virtual tour of the city of London to see how it looks today.

Talking Points

• The Great Fire of London happened in 1666. People back then used candles and fireplaces to light their homes.

"Long ago, there was a big fire in London. People used candles instead of light bulbs like we do now."

• The fire started in a bakery and spread quickly because the houses were made of wood and close together.

"The fire started in a bakery and spread fast because the houses were very close together."

• Firefighters tried to stop the fire by creating firebreaks, but the wind made the fire even stronger.

"Firefighters worked hard to stop the fire, but the wind made it very difficult."

• The fire burned for several days and destroyed a large part of the city, but it led to new building regulations to prevent future fires.

"The fire burned for many days and destroyed many buildings. But after that, they made new rules to keep people safe from fires."