SEN booklet to cover the main aspects of WW1 and Trenches

This lesson was created for a mixed ability Year 9 group studying the new AQA Paper 1D Specification, Conflict and Tension 1894-1918. It could very easily be adapted for other age or ability groups and alternate exam specifications. Please note - there is a clip from YouTube embedded within the PowerPoint for this lesson - I do not own the rights to this clip or any of the information contained within.

During the First World War, Russia was part of the Allied powers and fought against the Central powers, which included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire. The war significantly impacted Russia’s economy, society, and politics, as it drained its resources and led to widespread shortages, inflation, and discontent among the population.“The Impact of the First World War on Russia” lesson plan provides an overview of the impact of World War One on Russia, including its economy, society, and politics. Additionally, the lesson focuses on Rasputin and his impact on the Russian royal family. Rasputin was a mystic and self-proclaimed holy man who significantly influenced the Tsar and Tsarina. He had gained their trust and acted as their advisor, but his influence became controversial and contributed to the downfall of the royal family. To engage students in the lesson, it is crucial to incorporate activities promoting active learning. A useful student activity for this lesson plan is the source analysis of a political cartoon. Students can analyse the cartoon to identify the main messages, symbols, and characters and relate them to the historical context and events. Another effective student activity included in this PowerPoint is a mini-research task. Students can research and write about various topics that impacted the war. These topics include Inflation, food shortages or the incompetence of the Tsar, amongst others. This activity allows students to explore different perspectives and experiences and encourages critical thinking and research skills. In conclusion, “The Impact of the First World War on Russia” is a fascinating and essential topic for any history student. **Total Slides: 9 Teaching Duration: 2 hours

A comprehensive unit of work ( 150+ pages ) covering many aspects of World War 1. Includes activities to teach essential source and writing skills as well as several unique literacy activities. eBook Supporting PowerPoints Student led role / play activities Quiz question banks Various revision / review options Generic set of 40+ quiz ‘power cards’ that can be used in any subject or topic. ( Note - new WW1 Beginnings eBook and Weapons and Warfare are updated versions that overlap some of the older files. Basic contents - differentiated key word activities, the causes of the war, the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, The Schlieffen Plan, trench defend and attack strategies / games, who was to blame?, life in the trenches sources and writing exercise, propaganda, the theaters of war outside Europe,Hitler and WW1, The Battle of The Somme, Why Did The USA Enter The War? Why did the Soviet Union leave? animals in wartime including debate activity, airplanes, fully resourced investigation and role play activity - Haig, Hero Butcher or Bungler, crossword and other review puzzles and timeline activities, comprehensive end of unit assessment. Fully resourced student led - Europe in Crisis Conference Fully resourced- student led ‘Haig on Trial’ Other highlights = Defend your trench activity with your cut and paste army and trench template. Assassination - ‘graphic novel’ interactive. Skills - source analysis and evaluation, extended writing, cartoon interpretation, questioning photographic evidence, empathy letter writing exercise frames. Also includes many excellent video / web links.

this lesson looks at the end of World War one and the reasons leading up to it.

This lesson looks at the role of women during the war, it looks at how the suffrage movement, middle class and working class women played a role. This lesson includes a GCSE styled question, with sentence starters and a model answer. There is also a chance for group work or solo work and lots of discussion.

Presentation and worksheets on the major causes of the First World War for KS3. Objectives are to help pupils in year 9 identify and understand the major causes of the outbreak of the war in 1914; identify both long and short term causes; evaluate most important cause and explain their reasoning. The PowerPoint is accompanied by a worksheet booklet and there is an additional task to chart the final stages from July to August 1914 that led to the war itself. There is an assessment in the form of a homework task and this can be edited for lower ability pupils.

What was the Treaty of Versailles? LO: To be able to explain what the Treaty of Versailles was and its significance. Know what the Treaty of Versailles is and what its demands were. Be able to explain what the three main countries, England, France and America, wanted from the Treaty of Versailles. Explain the main demands of the treat were, and suggest their significance and impact on world peace.

A full week/two weeks of resources for teaching the Battle of Gallipoli during of the First World War to Year 9 (could also be adapted for a more-able Year 8 class, if pursuing a three-year GCSE course). Included is a lesson packs covering this aspect of the First World War (other lesson packs available on my shop!) Each lesson pack includes a PowerPoint (with integrated videos, worksheet screenshots and activities), individual worksheets and contemporary sources (where required) These resources were originally designed for paperless teaching on OneNote; however, it will work perfectly for exercise book teaching (simply replace ‘on OneNote’ with ‘in your exercise books’ on the slides). No textbooks needed!

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. 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. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: How fair was the Treaty of Versailles, 1919? Know: What impact did the First World War have on Germany and the allies? Understand: What sort of peace treaty would each country want to achieve? Evaluate: Why did some of the peacemakers want revenge on Germany? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: The impact of the First World War on Germany and the Allies. Explain: What sort of peace treaty would each country want to achieve? Analyse: Why did some of the peacemakers want revenge on Germany? 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. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

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

WAR WRITING LESSON - a series of activities to improve use of punctuation. Includes a range of illustrations about the navy at Scapa Flow and letters and eye witness accounts to help students understand the context behind the sources. Written for KS3 Year 9 Middle ability - but easily adapted for a range of classes to complement any scheme of work centered upon the First World War. Explores the often ignored naval contributions.

This is a lesson for Key Stage 3, looking at the events of the First World War. It is designed for near the end of a module on the First World War. Students place events on a timeline and decide whether each event was a victory for the Allies or Germany. They reach an understanding of how the war unfolded and why it did so. They are challenged to think of a turning point. Students then look at a range of memorials, and think about why they are developed in such a way - location, design etc. They can then design their own memorial.

KS4 History AQA GCSE History Unit 1 Section A Germany, 1890-1945 - Part 1 Germany and the growth of democracy after 1890 - Germany and the First World War.

A lesson on the weapons used within the First World War. Artillery, machine guns, grenades, aircraft, rifles all mentioned amongst other things. Best way to teach this lesson is a carousel/information hunt where you print off the weapons and the students discover their impact on life in the trenches.

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

This resource explores some of the causes of the First World War. It contains a lesson plan & some worksheets on Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism. A great resource that would work well as a one off introduction to the First World War or as part of a series of lessons on the First World War. Hope you enjoy!