Revising the League of Nations: A Game-Based Approach using Dingbats

Dingbats are interactive flashcards designed to help students concentrate on essential terms and facts, transforming the revision process into a social and enjoyable experience. With Dingbats, you can bid farewell to solitary studying! They promote teamwork and peer assessment, making learning more engaging. Regular use, combined with the strategies outlined in the accompanying PowerPoint, will enhance memory skills and foster vital connections for exam success.

These flashcards are ideal for starter activities, functioning as a fun game at the beginning of a lesson or as a mini plenary to assess understanding or reinforce learning. Their versatility allows them to be included in revision booklets or printed on cards for easy storage in students’ pockets or envelopes. Additionally, students can use them independently for their own revision.

Upon downloading this lesson, you’ll receive a Word document featuring Dingbats for the League of Nations from 1919 to 1939, along with an 18-slide PowerPoint detailing effective utilization. Game 1 involves one player reading key words while the other guesses the topic, enhancing memory recall. Game 2 challenges players to describe the topic without using key words, adding an extra level of difficulty. Other entertaining and competitive activities, such as Pictionary and Charades, are also included. The lesson concludes with strategies for conducting a one-minute class talk and tips for creating your own Dingbats, supported by suggested homework tasks. Both documents are available as PDFs for easy printing and sharing.

Aims and Objectives of the Lesson
Theme: Revision of the League of Nations 1919 - 1939
Know: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision
Understand: Various card games that can be played
Evaluate: The effectiveness of these methods for revision
Skills: Revision techniques, competition, and collaboration

WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Describe: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision
Explain: Different revision techniques applicable with Dingbats
Evaluate: The most effective strategies for your learning needs

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