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Unit outcomes

Pupils who are secure will be able to:

  • Identify the causes of World War 2.
  • Identify the different phases in the Battle of Britain.
  • Make inferences and deductions about a photograph.
  • Describe how children may have felt when evacuated.
  • Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of sources.
  • Describe the impact WW2 had on women’s lives.

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Lessons

Lesson 1: Why did Britain go to war in 1939?

  • To understand the causes of World War 2.
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Lesson 2: Who won the Battle of Britain?

  • To understand how the Battle of Britain was won.
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Lesson 3: What do sources tell us about the Blitz?

  • To make inferences about the Blitz using images.
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Lesson 4: What was evacuation like for children? (Part 1)

  • To understand the emotions and experiences of children during the evacuation.
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Lesson 5: What was evacuation like for children? (Part 2)

  • To evaluate the accuracy and reliability of sources.
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Lesson 6: What impact did WW2 have on women’s lives?

  • To identify the impact of WW2 on women’s lives.
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Lesson 7: Why did people migrate to Britain during and after World War 2?

  • To explain why migrants come to Britain.
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  • To understand that historical
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