Be gripped by this significant historic event from the 17th Century!
Consider the design of buildings, the properties of building materials and the contrast between the materials used in modern buildings and around the time of the Great Fire of London. Make 3D models and 2D collages of Tudor homes, and re-enact the Great Fire of London! Finally, a visit from ‘Mr Pepys’ will be the catalyst for the class to become Stuart estate agents!
Includes:
- Topic Overview
- Block Overview
- Lesson 01: Fantasy buildings & Resource
Discuss the properties of ideal buildings, including function and materials (this is an ideal opportunity to plan a visit from an Architect).
- Lesson 02: Building materials
Learn about the properties of materials used in modern building construction, including around the exterior of the school.
- Lesson 03: Builders then and now (part 1)
Compare and contrast building materials available today and 450 years ago using research and practical tasks.
- Lesson 04: Builders then and now (part 2)
Evaluate the stability of Tudor buildings by creating 3D models, 2D collages and labelled diagrams and making wattle and daub.
- Lesson 05: London's burning!
Create a model Tudor street and consider the effects of it burning down.
- Lesson 06: Estate Agents
Write Tudor property descriptions, using historical knowledge, and present them in role to ‘Mr Pepys’.
Find more lesson plans and resources at www. hamilton-trust.org.uk.
Consider the design of buildings, the properties of building materials and the contrast between the materials used in modern buildings and around the time of the Great Fire of London. Make 3D models and 2D collages of Tudor homes, and re-enact the Great Fire of London! Finally, a visit from ‘Mr Pepys’ will be the catalyst for the class to become Stuart estate agents!
Includes:
- Topic Overview
- Block Overview
- Lesson 01: Fantasy buildings & Resource
Discuss the properties of ideal buildings, including function and materials (this is an ideal opportunity to plan a visit from an Architect).
- Lesson 02: Building materials
Learn about the properties of materials used in modern building construction, including around the exterior of the school.
- Lesson 03: Builders then and now (part 1)
Compare and contrast building materials available today and 450 years ago using research and practical tasks.
- Lesson 04: Builders then and now (part 2)
Evaluate the stability of Tudor buildings by creating 3D models, 2D collages and labelled diagrams and making wattle and daub.
- Lesson 05: London's burning!
Create a model Tudor street and consider the effects of it burning down.
- Lesson 06: Estate Agents
Write Tudor property descriptions, using historical knowledge, and present them in role to ‘Mr Pepys’.
Find more lesson plans and resources at www. hamilton-trust.org.uk.
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