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Causes of the War

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of World War 1 World War 1 Mini Topic

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Objectives

History

  • A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
  • A study of a significant turning point in British history.
  • Continue to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study.
  • Note connections, contrasts and trends over time and develop the appropriate use of historical terms.

English

  • Pupils should become more familiar with and confident in using language in a greater variety of situations, for a variety of audiences and purposes, including through drama, formal presentations and debate.

Lesson Planning

What were the reasons for this war starting? Act out and debate the different events and trends that led to the start of the first World War. Start a timeline of events leading up to the war.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To explore the causes of the First World War.
  • Improvise some events leading up to the start of the First World War.

Children will:

  • Create a timeline of events that led up to the start of the First World War.
  • Act out some of the main events leading up to the war.
  • Discuss the causes of the First World War.

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