The Great Fire of London - CSI History

This resource is designed for a Year 7 class exploring the Great Fire of London.

The lesson plan is for pupils to discuss their previous knowledge on the source sound bites at the beginning of the slide to know what they are about to be exploring.

Print the evidence slides off (on A3) and bluetac them around the building you are in.

Print the evidence sheet and send pupils in small groups to record what happened at the Great Fire of London based on the suspect sheets.

This resource provides a great physical and engaging lesson for pupils to explore real sources and have a sense of enquiry.

Pupil then come back together as a class and collate evidence. Pupils can then use the task plan to help guide them as they write a report or should you wish produce a news video about what happened.

The resource is a great format, and you will be able to use the evidence sheets to design your own CSI History.

For more like this, check out the Death of Thomas Becket lesson.