This editable lesson focuses on the core Design and Technology (DT) skill of researching through exploration.In this lesson, children will investigate why The Great Fire of London spread so quickly. They will explore the materials used at the time, such as timber and thatch, and compare them with stronger materials like brick and stone. Children will then examine the changes made after the fire and explain how these improvements helped to make buildings safer and more stable. The file includes the following resources:

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National Curriculum objectivesDesign & Technology: Year 2Pupils should be taught to:

explore and evaluate a range of existing products...