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The London Classroom

Discover our free cross-curricular classroom activities and ideas for KS1–3 to generate excitement about London and spark children’s curiosity beyond the classroom

Lesson 1

London Landmarks Match-Up (KS1–3)

Match the photographs to the famous London Landmarks (London Landmarks | Architecture | Culture)

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Lesson 2

London Skyline Landmarks & Facts! (KS2/3)

Discover the view of London’s Skyline and how it’s changed over time with these images and facts (London Landmarks | London Then and Now | Architecture | Culture)

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Lesson 3

The London Eye in Numbers (KS2/3)

Guess incredible facts about the London Eye, including its height, weight and percentage of electricity used by the London Eye that is zero carbon! (London Landmarks | Climate Change | Green London)

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Lesson 4

Energy Efficient Landmarks (KS2/3)

Match the facts to the landmarks that aim to be more energy efficient or help to protect nature. (London Landmarks | Climate Change | Green London)

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Lesson 5

London Detective Files (KS2/3)

Become a detective and create your own top secret detective files for famous London landmarks. (London Landmarks, Architecture | London Then and Now | Climate Change | Green London)

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Lesson 6

Create your own London Landmark (KS2/3)

Imagine your are going to enter a competition for a new attraction in London (London Landmarks | Architecture | Green London | Tourism | Culture | Creativity | Inspiration)

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Lesson 7

The Changing London Skyline Timeline (KS2/3)

Plot how London’s skyline has changed over the years with this timeline template (London Then and Now | London Landmarks | Architecture | Inspiration)

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Lesson 8

London’s Bridges (KS2/3)

Guess the bridge from the image and reflect on which designs are most interesting. Can students come up with their own bridge design? (London Landmarks | Architecture | Culture | Creativity)

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Free Resource Spotlight: Creative Pod Plans

We have created these very easy, simple to deliver, 30 minute creative pod plans, for you to help inspire students during their London experience. 

Learning Objectives

  • To be INSPIRED by their flight over the London skyline.
  • To LOCATE famous London landmarks.
  • To LEARN more about the history and architecture of London’s landmarks.
  • To PARTICPATE in a curriculum linked activity during the 30-minute rotation.

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Lesson 9

Matching the Skyline: 3D Shapes (KS2/3)

Cut out and match the building or landmark with the 3D shapes. (London Landmarks | Architecture | Culture)

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Lesson 10

London Borough Map (KS2/3)

Name and label the 32 London boroughs using this map (Diversity | Community | Identity)

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Lesson 11

London Inspiration Circle (KS1–3)

Write, draw or create a collage for how London inspires you using the London Eye Inspiration Circle! (Inspiration | Creativity | Celebration)

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Lesson 12

London Travel Brochure Template (KS2/3)

Create a travel brochure persuading people to visit London using our brochure template. (Inspiration | Creativity | Celebration | Tourism | Culture)

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Take Learning Sky High

Expand students’ cultural capital and spark curiosity by extending learning out in the city.

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