Food and nutrition during WW2

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of World War 2 - NEW LOOK The Home Front

Objectives

History

  • Study an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
  • Address questions about change and continuity.

Enquiry question
Did the war change food for good?

Outcomes
Children will:

  • Learn about rationing.
  • Learn about the Dig for Victory campaign.
  • Compare reasons given for growing own food in the past and nowadays.
  • Read about and discuss other changes to food.