Conflict & Tension: Lesson 19: The Battle of the Somme: 1916

AQA Conflict and Tension Part two: The First World War: stalemate 9 Lessons

AQA Conflict and Tension Part two: The First World War: stalemate **Lessons Covered** The Schlieffen Plan: the reasons for the plan, its failure, including the Battle of Marne and its contribution to the stalemate. The Western Front: military tactics and technology, including trench warfare; the war of attrition; key battles, including Verdun, the Somme and Passchendaele, the reasons for, the events and significance of these battles. The wider war: the war on other fronts; Gallipoli and its failure; the events and significance of the war at sea, including Jutland, the U-Boat campaign and convoys. PowerPoint and Student Workbooklet Variety of Activities Activate Challenge Activities Application of Knowledge - Explain Exam Skills Retrieval Activities Review Activities Debate Video Questions All Lessons Have a PowerPoint and Student Workbooklet Provided and Work In Conjunction with AQA GCSE Approved Oxford Textbook.