<p><strong>In this lesson, students take a fascinating look into the way conscientious objectors were treated during the First World War. Students will find out why some men became conscientious objectors, what the public attitude was to conchies and finally examine four case studies to decide how they would punish the conscientious objectors from the past.</strong></p> <p>This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews.</p> <p><strong>The lesson includes the following:</strong><br /> Slide 1: Title slide<br /> Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims<br /> Slide 3: As you enter warm up – War has been declared – would you volunteer? A selection of discussion questions linked to this modern day scenario.<br /> Slide 4: Starter Task 1: Data analysis – students have to interpret a graph which shows the decline in volunteer recruits by the end of 1915.<br /> Slide 5: Starter Task 2: Discussion and background information – why do you think there was a drop in recruitment by 1915?<br /> Slide 6: Background information about the Military Services Act, 1916<br /> Slide 7: Background information and match up activity – who were the different types of conscientious objectors?<br /> Side 8: Background information about the different types of CO.<br /> Slide 9: Source based activity based on the public attitudes towards COs.<br /> Slide 10-11: The treatment and punishments given to conscientious objectors.<br /> Slide 12-14: ‘Conchie Tribunal’ activity with two printable sheets<br /> Slide 15: Useful clips<br /> Slide 16: Challenge Tasks and Questions<br /> Slide 17-18: Learning Review Quiz – with answers revealed</p> <p>I would be grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this and your feedback is highly valued.</p> <p>All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at <a href="mailto:raschoolresources@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">raschoolresources@gmail.com</a> in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.</p>

<p><strong>The main focus of the lesson is the role and contributions of women to Britain’s war effort during World War One. Students will examine both the positive and negative experiences of women during the war, be able to describe the various roles that women took on and then carry out their own research into the topic.</strong></p> <p>This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews.<br /> **<br /> The lesson includes the following:**<br /> Slide 1: Title slide<br /> Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims<br /> Slide 3: As you enter warm up – Discussion about the statement, ‘Most of the History we learn in school is about men’.<br /> Slide 4: Starter Task 1: Women in Propaganda during the First World War.<br /> Slide 5: Starter Task 2: Gender roles in 1914<br /> Slide 6-7: Activity 1: Data analysis (including printable worksheet) about the employment figures of women in work between 1914-1919.<br /> Slide 8-9: Activity 2: The experiences of women in the war – students read statements and mark if they show a positive or negative experience of war.<br /> Side 10-17: Image based background information about the role of women during the First World War.<br /> Slide 18-20: Activity 3 – A guided research task. Links are given to useful websites as well as useful documentary clips. Students are given a number of areas they can research.<br /> Slide 21: Useful websites for the research and further reading<br /> Slide 22: Useful short documentary clips<br /> Slide 13: Challenge Tasks</p> <p>I would be grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this and your feedback is highly valued.</p> <p>All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at <a href="mailto:raschoolresources@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">raschoolresources@gmail.com</a> in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.</p>

<p>In this 26 slide lesson, students will student nine of the main weapons used during the First World War: rifles, artillery, machine guns, grenades, cavalry, flamethrowers, tanks, aircraft and gas. Students will be able to describe the features of each weapon before comparing and evaluating the effectiveness of the weapons.</p> <p>This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews.</p> <p>The lesson includes the following:<br /> Slide 1: Title slide<br /> Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims<br /> Slide 3: As you enter activity – ‘Odd One Out’.<br /> Slide 4: Background knowledge about the Wider Historical Context<br /> Slide 5: Starter Task – Weapons True or False<br /> Slide 6: Links to 7 useful clips about the weapons of the First World War.<br /> Slide 7: Starter Task 2: Problem Solving Puzzle linked to the production of the Brodie Helmet.<br /> Side 8: Fact Sheet (printable) about the weapons of the First World War.<br /> Slide 9-18: Image based background knowledge about each weapon featured in the fact sheet.<br /> Slide 19-20: Activity 1 - Instructions about how to complete the table with an A4 printable table included.<br /> Slide 21-22 Activity 2 – Key Term Fill with answers revealed<br /> Slide 23: Printable worksheet<br /> Slide 24: Challenge Questions about the impact of the weapons<br /> Slide 25-26: Learning Review – Match the statistics to the facts with answers revealed.</p> <p>I would be really grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this and your feedback is highly valued.</p> <p>All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at <a href="mailto:raschoolresources@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">raschoolresources@gmail.com</a> in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.</p>

<p>PowerPoint (with 9 slides) that examines whether the Germans were justified in sinking the Lusitania during the war at sea during the First World War.</p> <p><strong>Activities include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A quick quiz on previous learning focused on examples of other civilian deaths in the various topics we cover. Feel free to edit to fit your circumstances.</li> <li>A source based analysis activity on why Germany targeted Britain with unrestricted submarine warfare.</li> <li>A source based analysis activity on whether Germany adequately warned passengers of the dangers of journeying to Britain by sea during the war.</li> <li>A source based analysis activity on whether the nature of the Lusitania’s cargo justified Germany’s actions.</li> <li>A discussion activity on how the second explosion helped Germany justify its actions.</li> <li>A source based analysis activity on the extent of British responsibility for the sinking of the Lusitania.</li> <li>A timeline analysis activity to consider the extent the sinking damaged the German war effort.</li> <li>Concluding discussion on the extent the Germans were right to sink the Lusitania.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Designed for the teaching of Edexcel iGCSE History 4HI1 Paper 2 A1 The Origins and Course of the First World War, 1905-1918.<br /> Lesson Length: 1hr depending on pace<br /> Resource reviews and ratings are always much appreciated and help others using the site.</strong></p>

<p><strong>In this lesson, students will be able to understand and explain the many and varies reasons why so many men voluntarily enlisted in into the British army at the start of the First World War. For example, students will learn about aspects such as propaganda, censorship, patriotism, the role of the British government, the formation of Pals Battalions, the White Feather Campaign and more.</strong></p> <p>This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews.</p> <p>The lesson includes the following:<br /> Slide 1: Title slide<br /> Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims<br /> Slide 3: As you come in warmup activity – Why might young people today want to join the armed forces?<br /> Slide 4: Previous Learning Recap – order the events<br /> Slide 5: Previous Learning Recap – multiple choice quiz<br /> Slide 6: Starter Task – Activity and discussion based on persuasion techniques.<br /> Slide 7: Background information about the start of the First World War.<br /> Side 8: Background information about the role of the British government, propaganda and censorship.<br /> Slide 9: Background information about the creation of the Pals Battalions.<br /> Slide 10: Useful Clips – three links to video clips covering topics from the lesson.<br /> Slide 11-15: Activity 1: Using first-hand accounts (sources) to understand why men enlisted in 1914. Includes a practice source to do as a class and a printable table for students to record their ideas.<br /> Slide 16-17: Activity 2: ‘Meet Wilf’ – A focus on the life of one recruit and his life in 1914. Why would Wilf want to enlist?<br /> Slide 18: Activity 3: Why did men enlist diagram and instructions.<br /> Slide 19: Follow Up Challenge Questions<br /> Slide 20: Extended writing opportunities<br /> Slide 21: Learning Review Picture Quiz</p> <p>I would be really grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this and your feedback is highly valued.</p> <p>All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at <a href="mailto:raschoolresources@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">raschoolresources@gmail.com</a> in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.</p>

<p>**This lesson allows students to use a wide range of sources to investigate the events of the Christmas truce during 1914. Students will use evidence from the diaries and letters of soldiers from both sides who experienced the ceasefire and build a picture of what happened.</p> <p>They will then use this knowledge to evaluate the usefulness and historical accuracy of modern interpretations of the truce such as adverts, films and music videos.**</p> <p>This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews.</p> <p>The lesson includes the following:<br /> Slide 1: Title slide<br /> Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims<br /> Slide 3: As you enter warm up discussion tasks – what is a truce and why might a truce happen?<br /> Slide 4: Starter Task – Analysis of an illustration of the truce from the London Illustrated News, 1915.<br /> Slide 5-8: Activity 1 – History Detectives! Students should be placed in pairs or groups and given the two packs of sources. They then record their findings about the truce on a printable worksheet also provided on slide 8.<br /> Slide 9-10: Activity 2: Extended reading &amp; comprehension task based on an extended source about the truce from Sergeant Bryans. Printable worksheet provided.<br /> Slide 11-12: Activity 3: Evaluating modern interpretations of the Truce – Students given the links to various modern interpretations of the truce and are guided through assessing their accuracy, usefulness and purpose.<br /> Side 13: Challenge Questions<br /> Slide 14: Learning Review – Christmas Tree Recap!</p> <p>I would be grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this and your feedback is highly valued.</p> <p>All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at <a href="mailto:raschoolresources@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">raschoolresources@gmail.com</a> in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.</p>

<p>First World War Remembrance</p> <p>LO: To be able to explain how WW1 and the lives lost are remembered.</p>

<p><strong>In this lesson, students will fully understand the M.A.I.N. long-term causes of the First World War – Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism. Students will be first introduced to these key terms and then use them to explain the tensions which existed in Europe by 191</strong>4.</p> <p>This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews.<br /> **<br /> The lesson includes the following:**<br /> Slide 1: Title slide<br /> Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims<br /> Slide 3: As you come in warmup activity – what causes war?<br /> Slide 4: As you come in warmup activity 2 – Why do people argue?<br /> Slide 5: Starter Task 1: Why is it important to learn about the causes of the First World War – suggestions then given.<br /> Slide 6: Starter Task 2: Political cartoon analysis with prompt questions provided.<br /> Slide 7: Background information about Europe in 1914<br /> Side 8: Background information explaining the term long-term causes.<br /> Slide 9: An overview of the M.A.I.N. reasons and discussion task.<br /> Slide 10-13: Background information about militarism, alliances, imperialism and nationalism.<br /> Slide 14-15: Activity 1: Student diagram to help make notes and explain the MAIN causes. Printable resource included.<br /> Slide 16-17: Activity 2: Source based activity based on three cartoons of Europe in 1914.<br /> Slide 18: A student fact sheet for the lesson – printable<br /> Slide 19: Follow Up Challenge Tasks<br /> Slide 20: Learning Review 1<br /> Slides 21-23: Learning Review 2 with printable handout</p> <p>I would be really grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this as feedback is highly valued.</p> <p>All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at <a href="mailto:raschoolresources@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">raschoolresources@gmail.com</a> in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.</p>

<p>This lesson has been designed to help students understand the impact of the First World War on both the Allies and Germany as a prelude to studying the aims of the peacemakers and the Treaty of Versailles, 1919. The PowerPoint is designed to work with both worksheets which can be mixed and matched depending upon the ability of your students. The first was designed for KS4, whilst the second worksheet was designed for KS3, but they both are appropriate and accessible for the full ability range. Please note that these lessons can be purchased at a discounted rate via my bundle on the Treaty of Versailles.</p> <p>When you purchase this resource you will be able to download two worksheets on this topic and a PowerPoint Presentation that has been designed to help facilitate the lesson. The worksheets include information and sources about the impact of the First World War as well as tasks and activities. Both worksheets are two pages long and can be mixed and matched to suit your learners. The seventeen slide PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes,starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, summary diagrams and historical sources to support both worksheets. For more information, please view the preview.</p> <p>The aims and objectives of this lesson are:</p> <p>Theme: How fair was the Treaty of Versailles, 1919?<br /> Know: What impact did the First World War have on Germany and the allies?<br /> Understand: What sort of peace treaty would each country want to achieve?<br /> Evaluate: Why did some of the peacemakers want revenge on Germany?<br /> Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence &amp; Collaboration</p> <p>WILF – What Am I Looking For?<br /> Identify &amp; describe: The impact of the First World War on Germany and the Allies.<br /> Explain: What sort of peace treaty would each country want to achieve?<br /> Analyse: Why did some of the peacemakers want revenge on Germany?</p> <p>If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop, where many have been bundled together to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want.</p> <p>Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.</p> <p>Kind Regards</p> <p>Roy</p>

SEN booklet to cover the main aspects of WW1 and Trenches

<p>**In this lesson, students will fully understand the events which led to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and how the assassination then triggered the First World War. **</p> <p>Students have various learning options such as creating a timeline of the key events, creating a storyboard, analysing historical interpretations and explaining how each country became involved in the First World War.</p> <p>This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews.</p> <p><strong>The lesson includes the following:</strong><br /> Slide 1: Title slide<br /> Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims<br /> Slide 3: As you come in warmup activity – Analysis of an illustration of the assassination of Franz Ferdinand.<br /> Slide 4: Discussion about the definition of ‘assassination’.<br /> Slide 5-6: Starter Task 1: A recap knowledge quiz with answers revealed.<br /> Slide 7: Image led background information about the location of the Balkans and key places such as Bosnia, Serbia and Sarajevo.<br /> Slide 8: Background information about the events in Sarajevo.<br /> Side 9: A fact sheet covering all the information needed for the lesson.<br /> Slide 10-11: Activity 1: Students create a timeline of the main events of the assassination and the steps towards war. Print out included.<br /> Slide 12-13: Activity 2: A series of questions and sentence starters which ask students to explain why each country became involved in the war and the Domino Theory. Printable worksheet included.<br /> Slide 14: Activity 3: A printable storyboard for students to complete using the fact sheet.<br /> Slide 15-16: Activity 4: A higher ability challenge task based on the various interpretations about the causes of war. Printable worksheet included.<br /> Slide 17: Follow Up Challenge Task – A cartoon showing the causes of the First World War and Domino Effect – cartoon analysis.<br /> Slide 18: Links to three useful clips/videos covering the events of the assassination of Franz Ferdinand.<br /> Slide 19-20: Learning Review Quiz with answers</p> <p>I would be really grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this and your feedback is highly valued.</p> <p>All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at <a href="mailto:raschoolresources@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">raschoolresources@gmail.com</a> in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.</p>

<p><strong>In this lesson, students will learn about the location of the Western Front and be able to identify and explain the various features of a First World War trench.</strong></p> <p>This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews.</p> <p><strong>The lesson includes the following:</strong><br /> Slide 1: Title slide<br /> Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims<br /> Slide 3: As you come in warmup activity.<br /> Slide 4: Starter Task 1: What can students infer (learn) about a trench from the photograph?<br /> Slide 5: Starter Task 2: What can students infer (learn) about a trench from the photograph and how is it different from the image in the previous slide?<br /> Slide 6-8: Image led background information about the location of the Western Front.<br /> Slide 9: Image led background information about the trench system from a bird’s eye view.<br /> Side 10: A fully labelled and clear diagram showing the cross section of a typical trench.<br /> Slide 11-12: Activity 1: Creating a diagram on a First World War trench – printable student worksheet included.<br /> Slide 13: Activity 2: The purpose of a trench<br /> Slide 14: Activity 3: Explaining the importance of a trench – writing frame included.<br /> Slide 15: Follow up challenge questions<br /> Slide 16-17: Learning Review 1 with answers revealed<br /> Slide 18-19: Learning Review 2 with answers revealed<br /> Slide 20: Bonus fact sheet covering all the information from the lesson.</p> <p>I would be grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this as feedback is highly valued.</p> <p>All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at <a href="mailto:raschoolresources@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">raschoolresources@gmail.com</a> in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.</p>

<p><strong>In this 20 slide lesson, students will be able to gain an understanding of what life was like for the soldiers who experienced the trenches on the Western Front. Students will first analyse a choice of sources written by soldiers who experienced the front line. They will then be guided through their own research about life in the trenches before being given the opportunity to write their own ‘letter from the trenches’. This lesson also covers the issue of censorship.</strong></p> <p>This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews.<br /> **<br /> The lesson includes the following:**<br /> Slide 1: Title slide<br /> Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims<br /> Slide 3: As you enter activity – Photographic source analysis of a trench.<br /> Slide 4: As you enter activity – Photographic source (higher level) ‘What can you infer from the source’ question.<br /> Slide 5: Starter Task – Where do historians get their evidence about what life was like in a trench? Discussion and answers revealed.<br /> Slide 6: Starter Task 2 – What factors did the experiences of soldiers depend on? Discussion and answers revealed.<br /> Slide 7-: Activity 1: Single source analysis task with instructions.<br /> Side 8-11: Activity 2: Multiple source analysis task with a choice of 12 sources all about life in the trenches and printable resources and clear instructions.<br /> Slide 12-13: Activity 3: Life in the trenches research task with instructions, a check list and printable note making sheet.<br /> Slide 14: Activity 4 – Writing a letter home instructions sheet.<br /> Slide 15-17: Activity 5 – The censorship of letters and printable task sheet to censor a letter.<br /> Slide 18: Useful clips about life in the trenches<br /> Slide 19: Challenge Questions<br /> Slide 20: Learning Review Activity</p> <p>I would be really grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this and your feedback is highly valued.</p> <p>All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at <a href="mailto:raschoolresources@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">raschoolresources@gmail.com</a> in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.</p>

<p><strong>In this lesson, students will be able to analyse the various propaganda techniques which were used in World War One propaganda posters which aimed to enlist more men into the armed forces. Students will be given a selection of posters to analyse and then have an opportunity to design and explain their own, original, propaganda poster.</strong></p> <p>This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews.</p> <p>The lesson includes the following:<br /> Slide 1: Title slide<br /> Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims<br /> Slide 3: As you come in warmup activity – Modern day propaganda and advertising methods.<br /> Slide 4: Key Meaning – A discussion and definition of the term ‘propaganda’.<br /> Slide 5-6: Starter Task – Spot the difference activity based on a propaganda poster (answers shown).<br /> Slide 7-8: Activity 1: Whole class analysis of a propaganda poster.<br /> Slide 9-10: Activity 2: Useful terms linked to propaganda techniques – a match up activity.<br /> Side 11-17: Activity 3: Analysis of propaganda posters with a choice of 12 posters.<br /> Slide 18: Activity 4: Instructions on how to create your own propaganda poster.<br /> Slide 19: A diagram showing a wide variety of propaganda techniques – can be used to display while students create their own diagram.<br /> Slide 20: Useful clips linked to propaganda during World War One.<br /> Slide 21: Follow Up Challenge Questions<br /> Slide 22-23: Learning Review Quiz with answers revealed.</p> <p>I would be really grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this and your feedback is highly valued.</p> <p>All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at <a href="mailto:raschoolresources@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">raschoolresources@gmail.com</a> in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.</p>

<p>This lesson covers the Armenian Genocide during World War I, examining the events between 1915 and 1917. Students will explore the definition of genocide, the causes and key figures involved, and the consequences for the Armenian population. Activities include watching a video summary, guided reading with key fact identification, and analysing historical documents to understand the motives and means behind the genocide. The lesson concludes with a writing task using the PEEKA structure to summarise the events.</p> <p>Lesson Content and Activities:</p> <p>Introduction:</p> <p>Brief overview of the Ottoman Empire during WWI.<br /> Definition of genocide using the UN’s Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.<br /> What Happened:</p> <p>Discuss the timeline and key events of the Armenian Genocide.<br /> Identify the role of Talaat Pasha and the Temporary Law of Deportation.<br /> Video Activity:</p> <p>Watch a video summarising the Armenian Genocide.<br /> Write a short summary covering causes, events, and consequences.<br /> Guided Reading:</p> <p>Complete a guided reading activity with provided text.<br /> Subtitle each paragraph.<br /> Write down three key facts.<br /> Highlight and define any unknown words.<br /> Document Analysis:</p> <p>Read and summarise historical documents (e.g., manifestos, reports, photographs).<br /> Complete a table showing how each document provides evidence of the genocide.<br /> Writing Task:</p> <p>Use the PEEKA structure to write paragraphs explaining the causes, events, and consequences of the genocide.<br /> Incorporate evidence from the video and documents analysed.<br /> Resources:</p> <p>Video link<br /> Guided reading text<br /> Historical documents (Manifestos, reports, photographs)<br /> PEEKA planning sheet<br /> Writing prompts and sentence stems<br /> Taken from a series of over 30 First World War lessons made by Wolsey Academy. They provide a thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of 20th Century History and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills.</p> <p>To find the complete bundle, search on the Wolsey Academy website. Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.</p> <p>Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store.</p> <p>Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you.</p> <p>Hope it helps.</p>

<p><strong>In this 23 slide lesson, students will investigate the many developments made in medicine as a result of the First World War. Foor instance, students will study shell shock, the methods used to treat infection, X-rays, the treatment of broken bones, developments in blood transfusions and plastic surgery.</strong></p> <p>This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews.</p> <p><strong>The lesson includes the following:</strong><br /> Slide 1: Title slide<br /> Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims<br /> Slide 3: As you enter warm up discussion tasks.<br /> Slide 4-6: Starter Task – Medical vocabulary task with printable sheets and answers.<br /> Slide 7: Background information &amp; discussion task about the problems of treating soldiers on the Western Front.<br /> Slide 8-9: Activity 1: How does war help progress in medicine? Fill in exercise with answers revealed.<br /> Slide 10: Lesson fact sheet covering all aspects of medical progress and developments.<br /> Side 11-16: Image based background information about each development – ideal to use when reading through the fact sheet.<br /> Slide 17: Activity 2: Printable lesson worksheet<br /> Slide 18: Activity 3: Extended writing task<br /> Slide 19: Useful clips about medicine in the First World War<br /> Slide 20: Challenge Tasks<br /> Slide 21-23: Learning Review Crossword with printable crosswords and answers revealed.</p> <p>I would be grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this and your feedback is highly valued.</p> <p>All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at <a href="mailto:raschoolresources@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">raschoolresources@gmail.com</a> in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.</p>

<p>Lesson Description (75 words):<br /> This lesson explores the harsh conditions of trench warfare during World War I. Students will examine the daily life of soldiers in the trenches, including the physical and psychological challenges they faced. Activities include video analysis, literature review, a relay activity for note-taking, and writing a trench diary entry. The lesson concludes with a peer assessment of the diary entries to reinforce understanding and historical empathy.</p> <p>Lesson Content and Activities:</p> <p>Introduction:</p> <p>Watch a video on trench conditions.<br /> Make a list of six adjectives to describe the trenches and discuss with classmates.<br /> Trenches in Literature:</p> <p>Read extracts from historical texts.<br /> Highlight important phrases and unfamiliar words.<br /> Share findings with the class.<br /> Relay Activity:</p> <p>In teams, relay run to gather details about six key characteristics of trench life.<br /> Memorise and relay the information to create an accurate replica in their notebooks.<br /> Censorship Discussion:</p> <p>Discuss why soldiers’ letters were censored and what information might be controlled.<br /> Think-pair-share on what soldiers might do knowing their letters would be censored.<br /> Trench Diaries:</p> <p>Write a letter home as a soldier, describing daily life in the trenches, including all six key areas covered in the relay task.<br /> Include a cheerful note about camaraderie and friendships.<br /> Tea stain the letter to make it look old and realistic.<br /> Submit the letter for peer censoring.<br /> Peer Assessment:</p> <p>Use a checklist to assess a partner’s trench diary entry.<br /> Provide specific feedback on historical skills and writing.<br /> Resources:</p> <p>Video link<br /> Historical text extracts<br /> Relay activity notes<br /> Suggested sentence starters<br /> Peer assessment checklist<br /> Taken from a series of over 30 First World War lessons made by Wolsey Academy. They provide a thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of 20th Century History and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills.</p> <p>To find the complete bundle, search on the Wolsey Academy website. Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.</p> <p>Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store.</p> <p>Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you.</p> <p>Hope it helps.</p>

This is a simple explanation and interpretation of historical events. It uses basic drama techniques and explores bullying.

A causes and events timeline - activity and summary questions included.

This lesson explores the causes of the First World War. Suitable for Year 8 or 9 students. Starter, main activities and plenary all provided.