Battle of Britain

World War 2 Conflict Bundle

This bundle follows the Key Stage 3 National Curriculum - challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world, 1901 to the present day with a focus on the conflicts of the Second World War. The aims of this bundle are to know and understand significant aspects of World War 2 on a global scale and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by this conflict. I have created and used these lessons to challenge and engage students, but also to show how much fun learning about this part of history really is. Students will learn and understand key historical skills throughout such as change and continuity in the types of warfare used, the causes and consequences of the evacuation of Dunkirk and the similarities and differences of Hitler’s invasion of Russia as compared to Napoleon. They will also learn about the significance of the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan,VE Day, collaborators and refugees in World War 2 as well as interpretations as to whether Sir Arthur ‘Bomber’ Harris should be considered a war hero or not. The lessons are as follows: L1 Overview of World War 2 (free lesson) L2 Invasion of Poland L3 Evacuation of Dunkirk L4 The Battle of Britain (free lesson) L5 The Battle of the Atlantic L6 Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union L7 Sir Arthur Bomber Harris L8 D-Day landings L9 The attack on Pearl Harbour L10 Dropping of the Atomic Bombs on Japan L11 The role of Collaborators L12 Refugees in World War 2 L13 VE Day This bundle includes retrieval practice activities, suggested teaching strategies and differentiated materials. All lessons come in Powerpoint format if there is a wish to adapt and change. I have also included two free lessons in the bundle to give an idea of what is being offered.