Nuclear Weapons Scheme of Work KS3

A ready to use trio of lessons on Nuclear Weapons and Conflict. Designed to be taught as a mini scheme of work however lesson 1 can be taught as a stand-alone lesson. Thought-provoking and controversial topic yet taught in a controlled and mature manner. Allows children to debate and challenge opinion whilst learning about real life events to develop cultural capital. Designed with KS3 students in mind yet does have many opportunities to stretch and challenge Higher ability learners.
Each lesson includes 60 minutes worth of content and teaching activities that encourages collaborative learning, critical thinking and debate, leaving the teacher with very little to do!
As a bundle it includes 180 minutes worth of teaching and an assessment.

Learning Intentions:
Lesson 1
-I can describe what a nuclear weapon is and a time when they have been used
-I can assess the effects and impacts of using nuclear energy/weapons

• I can evaluate opposing opinions on the use of nuclear weapons

Lesson 2
-I can recall key facts about cases studies involving nuclear energy
-I can summarise the events of what happened in Hiroshima and Chernobyl
-I can differentiate between the two case studies

Lesson 3
-I can explain what disarmament means
-I can outline the advocacy of CND
-I can evaluate the pros and cons of the types of disarmament to form my own opinion

Literacy Focus
The lessons introduce key terms such as:
-Treaty
-Non-Proliferation
-Radiation
-Devastation
-Unilateral
-Multilateral
-Disarmament
-Advocacy

High quality resources, the activities teach resilience, independent study and collaborative learning, which aids lower ability students. The Powerpoints include teacher notes, as well as timings for each task. Assessment for learning opportunities are embedded throughout and the final lesson can be used as an assessment piece of work/display work.

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