How far was Hitler's foreign policy to blame for the outbreak of war in 1939?

the outcome of this lesson is for students to have formed a judgment on the most significant factor in Hitler’s foreign policy which led to the outbreak of WW2.

LEsson begins with students being handed a recall of learning starter sheet which they can begin immediately linked with Hitler’s overall aims (Instructions on PP for students).

students will work through a series ofstudent led tasks guided by the teacher:

1. students watch a short video (embedded) wilst the teacher asks that students note down on white boards / in their book what Hitler’s main aims were (Differentiation: Task specific students with looking out for certain policies).
2. students note down on A1 paper Hitler’s main foreign policy aims before the teachers handing out key policy documents individually along with the student proforma. students are tasked with summarizing they key policy on their sheet before memorizing it to the best of their ability.
3. students then circulate the room and teach each other in their area of expertise regarding Hitlers policy e.g. The Sudetenland
4. students then return to tables and add to their A1 paper with how each factor led to WW2.
5. Plenary is a judgment line task around the room or using sticky notes on the board where students then form their opinion on the most significant factor.
6. students can then answer an exam style question (balanced answer / judgment question works best.

All videos are included with links provided in the PowerPoint + an additional time-line activity included FREE