This outstanding resource is designed to be used with a wide range of abilities, to help them understand the MAIN (Military Alliances, Arms race, Imperialist and Nationalist) causes of the First World War.
The resource includes two pages of activities, which have been carefully designed so that page one can be used with KS3 students, whilst page two includes extension cards to add challenge for KS4 /5. The document is provided in Microsoft Word so you can easily customise the cards for your students by adding or deleting them. The more able at KS3 could have a go at sorting the extension cards.
The instructions / tasks that have been set for this activity are as follows:
1. Cut out the cards and sort them under one of the four headings below.
2. Review the cards with your partner. Which factor do you think was the most important?
3. Create a key to show which factors were either long term or short term causes ?
4. Extended answer: What were the causes of the First World War?
The last part of the resource includes a essay plan, with sentence starters to help students write a essay explaining the causes of the First World War.
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: The First World War 1914 - 1918
Know: What were the MAIN causes of the First World War?
Understand: What role did each MAIN cause play in starting the First World War?
Evaluate: Which factor was the most important?
WILF: What Am I Looking For?
Identify and describe: What were the MAIN causes of the First World War?
Explain: What role did each MAIN cause play in starting the First World War?
Analyse: What was the most important cause of the First World War?
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Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
Kind Regards
Roy
The resource includes two pages of activities, which have been carefully designed so that page one can be used with KS3 students, whilst page two includes extension cards to add challenge for KS4 /5. The document is provided in Microsoft Word so you can easily customise the cards for your students by adding or deleting them. The more able at KS3 could have a go at sorting the extension cards.
The instructions / tasks that have been set for this activity are as follows:
1. Cut out the cards and sort them under one of the four headings below.
2. Review the cards with your partner. Which factor do you think was the most important?
3. Create a key to show which factors were either long term or short term causes ?
4. Extended answer: What were the causes of the First World War?
The last part of the resource includes a essay plan, with sentence starters to help students write a essay explaining the causes of the First World War.
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: The First World War 1914 - 1918
Know: What were the MAIN causes of the First World War?
Understand: What role did each MAIN cause play in starting the First World War?
Evaluate: Which factor was the most important?
WILF: What Am I Looking For?
Identify and describe: What were the MAIN causes of the First World War?
Explain: What role did each MAIN cause play in starting the First World War?
Analyse: What was the most important cause of the First World War?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. 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.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
Kind Regards
Roy
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First World War Revision Card Games
These resources have been bundled together to provide with a range of fun, interactive, dynamic learning activities to help your students revise the First World War. These include a card sort on the causes of the FWW, a diamond 9 task to provide extension on the causes and two dingbat revision flash card games on both the FWW in general and another that focuses on the Home Front. Dingbats are innovative and interactive flashcards meticulously crafted to help students enhance their focus on key terms and essential facts. These flashcards transform the revision process into a dynamic and enjoyable social experience, moving away from solitary study sessions. By fostering teamwork and peer assessment, Dingbats make learning significantly more engaging. If you find this lesson engaging, consider exploring our other resources on similar topics available in our TES shop. You can also follow The History Academy on social media platforms like Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest updates. We strive to produce affordable resources, priced comparably to a cup of coffee, allowing you to spend more time on your favorite activities. By investing in our resources, you support our commitment to fairness and integrity, ensuring that all our authors receive a living wage. Enjoy your learning journey and stay connected through social media for continuous updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube channel, featuring over 600 free videos: @historyacademy. Kind Regards, Roy
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