A Mighty Fortress: The Tower of London. History and Legend
In this one-time class students learn about the Tower of London's past kings and queens and their treasures. You will learn about its dark history as a prison and meet the legendary ravens who live in the Tower today.
Teacher Jean
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(622)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
In this one-time class we will examine one of Britain's most significant landmarks. You will learn about the history of this 1,000-year-old fortress and its changing role from medieval times right up to present day. You will see pictures and I will tell you stories where you will discover that some kings used the Tower for unusual and fearsome purposes! We start out by looking at what the Tower looks like today and what you can do there when you visit. Then we delve into the dark history of the Tower and meet some of its famous prisoners. We look at the incredible royal treasures kept there and listen to the queen herself describing what it is like to wear the crown. The Tower of London has a special Royal Guard and we learn to recognise their unique uniforms. What did King Charles II decree in 1662 that is still observed today? We learn about the fascinating legend of the Tower's ravens and meet the Ravenmaster. That must be the coolest job in the world! There are quiz questions to check our understanding of what we’ve learned. Students can make notes and drawings on their fact sheet to personalise their learning. This class welcomes all questions regarding fortresses, castles, British kings, queens, ravens, and modern London. Students do not need any background knowledge and at the end of the class will know a lot of facts about British Royal History. #Jubilee
Learning Goals
* Students will be able to name some historical facts about the Tower of London
* Students will be able to identify royal English crowns
* Students will be able to recognise the Royal Guardians of the Tower
* Students will know the legend of the ravens and the job of the Ravenmaster
* Students will develop their critical thinking
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Several of the famous prisoners who were kept in the Tower of London were executed. We will mention that fact. There might be mention of medieval weapons such as bow and arrow. We talk about this in age-appropriate language.
Supply List
Print my fact sheet. Optional activities on the sheet throughout the lesson. Have pen, pencil and colour pens handy.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
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622reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a qualified schoolteacher and have taken many school classes on field trips to explore historical sites around London – the city where I live and work. I am fascinated by royal myths and legends and spend many weekends exploring the city’s hidden corners and cultural landmarks. I know a lot about British history and landmarks and encourage discussion and critical thinking about the past and its influence on the modern world. I like to share my passion of history with visitors to London and I have planned travel itineraries for Airbnb visitors from around the world. I am also a trained artist and storyteller and bring historic events to life through stories, images and video clips.
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Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 116 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
4-10 learners per class
