Year 2

We have loved our unit of inquiry this term, where we have been inquiring into ‘Homes can be affected by significant events.’

We began the inquiry with a provocative activity. We had to build homes in our classroom, which were then all destroyed by different natural disasters!

We then started to explore a disaster that happened in 1666 - The Great Fire of London. We learnt all about how the fire spread, how we know about the fire (such as from people like Samuel Pepys) and investigated who started the fire. In science, we explored the properties of materials and discussed the reasons for the fire spreading so quickly.

To help us learn more about the fire, our teachers disappeared for the day. Instead, we were visited by Samuel Pepys, Thomas Farriner the baker and Jane the maid. This is very exciting!!

After learning about the Great Fire of London, we have explored another similar event - the Great Chicago Fire. We learnt that the fire caused $200 million in damages! We also learnt that following the fire, some of the first skyscrapers were built.

We have ended the term with a big focus on our Christmas Nativity. We were saddened that parents could not come and watch in person, but hope you all enjoy the recording! Merry Christmas!