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
London Landmarks Match-Up (KS1–3)
Match the photographs to the famous London Landmarks (London Landmarks | Architecture | Culture)
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)
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)
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)
Celebrate 25 years of iconic London
Develop curiosity and passion for the recent history and culture of London with our free and celebratory London Eye anniversary lesson pack. We want students to not only learn about historical events from the past 25 years but also to feel inspired by and connected to our capital city.
Children will learn about nine key cultural events and celebrations that have taken place in London over the past 25 years and use creative writing to describe celebration from the point of view of the London Eye.
Teacher guidance and download the free resources
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)
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)
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)
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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Matching the Skyline: 3D Shapes (KS2/3)
Cut out and match the building or landmark with the 3D shapes. (London Landmarks | Architecture | Culture)
London Borough Map (KS2/3)
Name and label the 32 London boroughs using this map (Diversity | Community | Identity)
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)
London Travel Brochure Template (KS2/3)
Create a travel brochure persuading people to visit London using our brochure template. (Inspiration | Creativity | Celebration | Tourism | Culture)
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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The cultural capital
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Take Learning Sky High
Expand students’ cultural capital and spark curiosity by extending learning out in the city.
