The Great Fire of London Investigation | KS2 History PowerPoint

Description

Bring history to life with this engaging Great Fire of London Investigation PowerPoint (55 Slides), designed specifically for Key Stage 2. Rather than simply learning the facts, pupils become history detectives, investigating evidence, analysing historical sources and debating important historical questions.

This comprehensive PowerPoint explores the causes, events and consequences of the Great Fire of London through high-quality illustrations, engaging explanations and enquiry-based activities that encourage critical thinking and discussion.

Children will discover what London was like in 1666, investigate why the fire spread so quickly, learn about important historical figures including Thomas Farriner, Samuel Pepys, Sir Thomas Bloodworth, King Charles II and Sir Christopher Wren, and explore how the disaster transformed London forever.

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This resource includes:

🏛️ What London was like in 1666

🗺️ London map, Pudding Lane and historical timeline

🍞 Thomas Farriner’s Bakery

🔥 Why the Great Fire spread

🚒 Firefighting in 1666

👤 Sir Thomas Bloodworth

📖 Samuel Pepys and his famous diary

👑 King Charles II

🏗️ Sir Christopher Wren

🏠 The consequences of the Great Fire

🧱 Rebuilding London

📜 Historical sources and evidence

🏙️ London today

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Interactive Activities

🔍 Spot the fire hazards

📖 Source detective activity

⚖️ Historical debate

📝 Diary writing task

📰 Newspaper front page activity

🗺️ Timeline challenge

🏙️ Compare London then and now

💬 Challenge questions

📚 Historical vocabulary

✅ End of unit quiz

⭐ Plenary reflection

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Perfect for

• KS2 History
• Year 3
• Year 4
• Year 5
• Year 6
• Fourth to Sixth Class
• Great Fire of London Topic
• History Enquiry Lessons
• Classroom Discussion
• Home Education
• Whole Class Teaching

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Why teachers love this resource

✔ Curriculum-linked KS2 history investigation

✔ Encourages historical enquiry and critical thinking

✔ Develops source analysis skills

✔ Includes debates, discussions and writing opportunities

✔ Stunning, high-quality historical illustrations

✔ Promotes speaking, listening and reasoning skills

✔ Ready to teach with no preparation required

✔ Perfect for interactive whiteboards and classroom displays

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What’s Included

• 50+ slide PowerPoint presentation
• Historical explanations
• Enquiry-based learning activities
• Discussion and debate tasks
• Source analysis
• Writing activities
• Timeline challenge
• Quiz
• Plenary

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