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Upper Key Stage 2 World War 2 - NEW LOOK

Learn about the Second World War in Europe and why the Battle of Britain was such a significant turning point in British History. Learn about the timeline of events such as the outbreak of the war, the Battle of Britain, the heroic rescue at Dunkirk, the Blitz, the D-Day landings, the liberation of the concentration camps and the celebrations of VE Day. Research the lives of the ordinary people who faced the Blitz and coped with rationing and evacuation. Learn about the inspiring stories and achievements of significant people such as Anne Frank and Winston Churchill.

Block A
3 sessions
The beginning of World War 2

NEW LOOK
Understand why World War 2 started, the events leading up to it and the ‘Phoney War’. Find out about Neville Chamberlain's attempt to avoid a war, and more about the earlier life of Winston Churchill.

History
Block B
3 sessions
Dunkirk - Battle of Britain - Blitz!

NEW LOOK
Learn about the Dunkirk evacuation and research the Battle of Britain; discover how Churchill influenced public opinion. Explore eye witness accounts, maps and objects to understand the events and impact of the Blitz.

History
Block C
5 sessions
The Home Front

NEW LOOK
Learn about the home front, rationing, digging for victory, ‘make do and mend’, Dad’s Army, the Land girls and women's role during the war, the Blitz and the experiences of evacuee children.

History
Block D
3 sessions
Kindertransport, Anne Frank and The Holocaust

NEW LOOK
This is a sensitive block about the lives and deaths of Jewish people during World War 2, including prejudice, oppression and the concentration camps. Study the life of the inspirational Anne Frank.

History
Block E
3 sessions
Coming to an End

NEW LOOK

Research the events leading up to the end of the war. Learn about the D-Day landings, the role of the French Resistance, the surrender of countries, the Battle of Berlin, the death of Hitler and the Paris Peace Treaties of 1947.

History
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