Big Ben

Famous Places

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students learn about the history of Elizabeth Tower and its famous bell, Big Ben. Students also learn the two theories of how the bell got its nickname before discussing their own nicknames.

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
Europe
London
United Kingdom
landmarks
history
interpretive

Vocabulary

formerly
landmark
careless
complex
design
crack
chime
illuminate
closure
tour
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane