London: City of Pomp & Majesty
🎡 London Video for Kids – Where British History Meets the Modern World
🌍 Let your students experience the rich history of London without ever leaving the classroom! Our London Video for Kids is a fast-paced, visually rich, and narration-friendly tour through one of the world’s most iconic cities. Whether you’re teaching history, geography, or cultural studies, this video has it all—from Roman times to the royal family, from world wars to world heritage.
🏰 Dive Into Big Ben, the Tower of London, and British Royalty 👑
Watch as your students get excited about UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Palace of Westminster, Kew Gardens, and the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. They’ll discover fun facts about Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and even the legend of the ravens guarding the Tower. All this is presented in a tone that’s perfect for Grades 2–5.
🎭 Where Learning Feels Like an Adventure
Packed with stories of Shakespeare, Queen Elizabeth I, and Winston Churchill, this video also covers London’s vibrant parks, museums, and quirky icons like double-decker buses and afternoon tea. It’s built to keep young minds engaged—and best of all, it aligns with your curriculum goals.
🚇 From the Tube to the Globe Theatre—It’s All Here
Students will explore London’s underground, stroll through Covent Garden, and discover how modern London coexists with its deep-rooted past. It’s a global capital that feels alive with every frame. This educational video about London for kids sparks curiosity and gives your class a passport to the world!
Video length: 22:25 minutes.
Worksheets
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London – Creative Writing Prompt
The Great Fire of London
London’s Place of Honor
Video Breakdown and Curriculum Ideas
Exploring Food in London
Country Report – England
Draw A Scene – London
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Topics Covered
Fun facts about London
Historical London
The Romans and Londinium
Queen Elizabeth I
Shakespeare & the Globe Theatre
Palace of Westminster
Big Ben
Tower Bridge
Tower of London
Greenwich
Kew Gardens
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
City of London
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Trafalgar Square
No. 10 Downing St.
British Museums
Harrod’s, Oxford St., Covent Garden
Iconic images – double decker buses, phone booths, “bobbies”
Typical cuisine
Modern landmarks
Sites along the Thames
Classroom Ideas
Webquest
Write a webquest on London’s four Unesco World Heritage sites. Give students time to complete the webquest (either individually or in partners or groups).
History of London Storybook
Have students create a short storybook on the history of London. They can focus on one specific period or landmark. Ask them to include pictures. Younger children will enjoy drawing the pictures, while older ones might prefer to find photographs and illustrations to include.
Landmark Tour Guide
Ask students to write a tour guide to an important London landmark.
Landmark Geometry
Identify geometric shapes found in the famous structures such as the Tower of Westminster in London. Create structures using various geometric shapes (toothpick tower, etc.)
Transportation around the World
Compare/contrast various modes of transportation in different countries (the Tube in London vs. classic cars in Cuba).
Country Report
Have students write a report about London including: landmarks, population, history (how it came to be), type of government, economy, famous sites, architecture, interesting facts, food, etc.
Tower of London
Create a worksheet about the history and timeline of the Tower of London.
Character Profiles
Ask students to write a detailed character profile of an important London historical figure. Require them to include a drawing or picture they have found of the person.
Mapping
Have students print out a map of London and identify where the sites in the video are located.
Place of Honour
Pick one of the many people buried in Westminster Abbey. Each student chooses a different person. Have students research their life and determine why they were given the honor of being buried there.
British Food
Explore signature foods from England such as tea and scones.
Art History
Recreate famous pieces of art that are found in London, e.g. Vincent Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers”.
Local Festivals
Have students research British festivals at the local, state, and national levels.
Creative Writing
Write a story with London as the setting. The main character could be from another country (compare and contrast characters).
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