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Great Fire of London KS2 Bundle

Bring one of Britain’s most famous historical events to life with this comprehensive Great Fire of London teaching bundle for Key Stage 2.

Designed for Years 3–6, this complete resource pack combines engaging presentations, printable activities and creative learning opportunities to help children investigate the causes, events and consequences of the Great Fire of London.

From historical source analysis to debate, diary writing and design challenges, pupils will develop a deeper understanding of this fascinating period while building important historical enquiry skills.

Perfect for whole-class teaching, independent learning, homework, intervention groups and assessment. Zero preparation needed perfect for busy teachers.

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What’s Included?

📖 Great Fire of London KS2 PowerPoint (55 Slides)

A fully illustrated presentation covering:

• London in 1666
• Thomas Farriner’s Bakery
• Why the fire spread
• Firefighting in 1666
• Sir Thomas Bloodworth
• Samuel Pepys
• King Charles II
• Sir Christopher Wren
• Consequences of the fire
• Rebuilding London
• Historical sources
• Discussion activities
• Investigation tasks
• End-of-topic quiz

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📄 Great Fire of London KS2 Workbook (17 pages)

Includes:

• Fire Hazard Investigation
• Historical Source Detective
• Debate Activity
• Timeline Challenge
• Newspaper Writing
• Diary Writing
• London Then and Now
• Rebuild London Design Challenge
• Knowledge Quiz
• Reflection Activity
• Teacher Answer Sheet

Editable Microsoft Word format for easy classroom adaptation.

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Skills Covered

Children will develop:

• Historical enquiry
• Chronology
• Cause and consequence
• Historical interpretation
• Source analysis
• Critical thinking
• Discussion and reasoning
• Creative writing
• Report writing
• Comparison skills
• Design and evaluation

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Perfect For

• KS2 History
• Years 3–6
• Fourth Class – Sixth Class
• Great Fire of London Topic
• Whole-class teaching
• Independent learning
• Guided groups
• Homework
• End-of-unit assessment
• Home education
• Supply teachers

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Why Teachers Love This Bundle

⭐ Ready-to-teach lessons

⭐ Professionally designed resources

⭐ Editable workbook included

⭐ Encourages historical enquiry

⭐ Covers multiple curriculum objectives

⭐ Saves hours of planning time

⭐ Suitable across Key Stage 2

⭐ Excellent value compared with purchasing separately

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File Formats

• Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx)
• Editable Microsoft Word (.docx)
• Printable PDF colouring sheets

Instant digital download.

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National Curriculum Links

Supports the KS2 History curriculum by helping pupils:

• Develop a chronologically secure understanding of British history.
• Understand the causes and consequences of significant events.
• Use historical sources to ask and answer questions.
• Construct informed responses using historical evidence.
• Develop historical enquiry and interpretation skills.

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