Big Ben
Famous Places
High 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.
Focus
topic-based
academic
4-skills
Europe
London
United Kingdom
landmarks
history
interpretive
Vocabulary
formerly
landmark
careless
complex
design
crack
chime
illuminate
closure
tour