The Great Fire of London KS1 & KS2 – Complete History PowerPoint Lesson & Quiz

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The Great Fire of London KS1 & KS2 History Lesson

Bring one of Britain’s most dramatic historical events to life with this engaging and structured Great Fire of London PowerPoint lesson.

Pupils will learn where and when the fire started, why it spread so quickly, how it was stopped, and how London was rebuilt afterwards. The lesson explores key historical figures including Samuel Pepys, King Charles II and Sir Christopher Wren.

With clear explanations, discussion prompts, multiple-choice and true/false quiz questions, matching tasks and extended writing challenges, this lesson supports both KS1 and KS2 learning objectives.

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📚 What This Lesson Covers

• Where and when the fire started (Pudding Lane, 2nd September 1666)

• How long the fire lasted (four days)

• Why the fire spread so quickly

• Key figures: Samuel Pepys, Thomas Farriner, Sir Thomas Bloodworth, King Charles II, Sir Christopher Wren

• How the fire was stopped (firebreaks)

• The impact of the fire (13,000 houses destroyed, 89 churches lost, St Paul’s Cathedral destroyed)

• How London was rebuilt

• How the fire changed city planning

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🎯 Learning Objectives

Pupils will:

• Know key facts about the Great Fire of London

• Explain why the fire spread so quickly

• Describe the impact of the fire

• Identify important historical figures

• Understand cause and consequence

• Develop chronological understanding

• Use historical imagination in diary writing

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📝 Lesson Includes

✔ Clear information slides
✔ Discussion questions
✔ Key vocabulary
✔ Multiple-choice quiz
✔ True or false questions
✔ Matching activity
✔ Challenge tasks
✔ Extended diary writing task
✔ Recap section

Perfect for assessment and differentiation.

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🏫 Perfect For

• KS1 History

• KS2 History

• The Great Fire of London topic

• Significant events in British history

• Local history studies

• Cross-curricular literacy links

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💛 Why Teachers Love This Resource

✔ Clear chronological structure
✔ Strong focus on cause and impact
✔ Built-in assessment opportunities
✔ Encourages discussion and higher-level thinking
✔ Supports creative writing
✔ Minimal preparation required