We’ve been very impressed by the enthusiasm and engagement from the children during our current learning in Time Travel. As you will have seen in our class assembly, the particular historical event we are focusing on is the Great Fire of London which took place in 1666.
First of all, we calculated how many years ago this event took place to consider how this might affect the sources of evidence available. It happened 352 years ago.
Iris had pre-empted this learning, earlier in the week, ‘How do we know about the Great Fire of London?’ Great enquiry skills.
In table groups, children discussed whether they agreed or disagreed with the sources of evidence provided.
Using their thinking skills, the children then had to share why the sources would be possible evidence or not.
Help at home by asking your child what is the best source of evidence for the Great Fire of London and why.