Basic London History 1600s: Gunpwder Plot, English Civil War, Great Fire (13-17)
This one-off class/virtual tour will explore the history of London, including The Gunpowder Plot, the English Civil War and the Great Fire of London.
Amber - the London Tour Guide
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(341)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursHomework
An optional homework assignment will be to explore Google map to find locations where Kings lived that can still be visited today in London. A handout will help the students to find these locations.Assessment
A handout will be provided for the learner to use during class. A pop quiz will be held at the end of the class to recall learning.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
After the death of Queen Elizabeth I, the country encounters all kinds of traumatic events. Thirteen conspirators are caught in The Gunpowder Plot, the King is challenged and the English Civil War breaks out. Just when things seem back to normal, the Great Fire of London threatens to destroy the city. Perfect for students without any background knowledge, geared to make history fun and interesting! Making the topic age-appropriate, the students will learn lots of facts, and are encouraged to take notes or make drawings to reinforce learning. At the end, a pop quiz will help students recall the facts they have learned in the class. The instructor will teach using discussion, slides, images and an interactive map. Students are encouraged to ask questions along the way.
Learning Goals
* Students will learn about King James I, King Charles I and King Charles II
* Students will be able to explain the Gunpowder Plot and how it was foiled
* Students will discover the two sides of the English Civil War
* Students will be able to identify what caused the Great Fire of London
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Google maps may be used in class and as homework. A handout will be provided for the student to print out and use during class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2021
5.0
341reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a professional tour guide in London and love going around the city (sometimes dressed in costume!) and teaching visitors about the fascinating history. With over 2000 years of events, there is plenty to learn! My signature tour is where I dress like a singing nanny from the Edwardian period and teach about suffragettes and chimney sweeps!
If you have been dreaming of visiting London, but want to get a head start on learning more about this city and the history here.... my classes are perfect for you.
I believe that you can learn and have fun at the same time. No subject is too boring, and I hope you will find my classes to be entertaining, engaging and educational. During class, I often change costumes to help keep the learners engaged and I encourage dressing up in class!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-6 learners per class
