YEAR 4SUMMER 1 TOPIC IDEAS FOR LEARNING AT HOME. TEXT: STORMBREAKER

1) Where is London and why is it important?Locate and Label on a mapWhat is a capital city?How long has London existed?What previous learning could help you here? (Clue look up the word Londinium)Boudicca (Romans- Year 4) https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zkrkscw/articles/zhn6cqtGreat Fire of London (year 2)https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/37222884

2)Who was William the Conqueror and why is he important to London? Check out his horrible history song. https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/wicked-william-the-conquerorFind out which landmarks he helped create and why. Draw and label one of the landmarks then and now and write a few sentences to say how it has changed.

3)Who was Christopher Wren and how did he change London?What is an architect?Make a powerpoint/presentation on what influence Christopher Wren had after the Great Fire of London. Include: Who was he?What was his job?What building is he most famous for?

4) What is different in modern day London?Take a virtual tour of London landmarkshttps://360.visitlondon.comChoose a famous London landmark to make out of your waste recycling materials.

What is a spy?How do they ensure messages do not fall into enemy hands?Can you break the codes?Can you create your own secret code? Send a message in code. What is invisible ink? Can you make your own?What is mirror writing? Can you try some?https://picklebums.com/secret-codes-for-kids/https://www.coolkidfacts.com/send-secret-messages-with-invisible-ink/

Books I can read.

All booked based on a spy/crime/detective theme.