World War 1

Unit

History

Year 6

Focus Education

History Unit Description

Editable presentation

Group work

Discussion based learning

Year 6 History unit, World War 1 from Focus Education. This unit uses an enquiry-approach methodology, lessons are built around a central question in order to build pupil curiosity and motivate learning. World War 1 has been constructed in accordance with the National Curriculum.

Unit contents

Overview Documents

National Curriculum Objectives

National Curriculum Objectives

National Curriculum Objectives - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6 is a planning document by Focus Education, giving an overview of this unit.

Long-term overview

Long-term overview

Long-term overview - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6 is a planning document by Focus Education, giving an overview of this unit.

Knowledge organiser

Knowledge organiser

Knowledge organiser - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6

Progression pedagogy

Progression pedagogy

Progression pedagogy - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6 is a planning document by Focus Education, giving an overview of this unit.

Link it! Prior knowledge

Link it! Prior knowledge

Link it! Prior knowledge - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6 is a worksheet by Focus Education for students to work through, as part of this presentation

Lessons

Why did World War 1 start? Why did World War 2 start and what part did Hitler play in it?

Why did World War 1 start? Why did World War 2 start and what part did Hitler play in it?

Year 1 Geography lesson from the unit Features of the UK. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'Why did World War 1 start? Why did World War 2 start and what part did Hitler play in it??'

What was life like in the trenches in World War 1?

What was life like in the trenches in World War 1?

Year 1 Geography lesson from the unit Features of the UK. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'What was life like in the trenches in World War 1??'

At the begining of WW2, what was appeasement and was it a cowardly approach?

At the begining of WW2, what was appeasement and was it a cowardly approach?

Year 1 Geography lesson from the unit Features of the UK. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'At the begining of WW2, what was appeasement and was it a cowardly approach??'

Who was Winston Churchill and what part did he play in World War 2?

Who was Winston Churchill and what part did he play in World War 2?

Year 1 Geography lesson from the unit Features of the UK. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'Who was Winston Churchill and what part did he play in World War 2??'

How was every town and city affected during and after World War 2?

How was every town and city affected during and after World War 2?

Year 1 Geography lesson from the unit Features of the UK. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'How was every town and city affected during and after World War 2??'

Assessment for Learning Resources

Check it! - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6 is an activity by Focus Education to check student knowledge at the end of this unit

Show it! Group presentation

Show it! Group presentation

Show it! Group presentation - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6

Know it! - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6 is an activity by Focus Education to check student knowledge at the end of this unit

Sort Images - World War 1 and 2

Sort Images - World War 1 and 2

Sort Images - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6 is an activity by Focus Education to check student knowledge at the end of this unit

World War 2 - Worksheet - Year 6 is an activity by Focus Education to check student knowledge at the end of this unit

Put a circle around the words to do with World War 1 or 2

Put a circle around the words to do with World War 1 or 2

Put a circle around the words to do with World War 1 or 2 - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6 is an activity by Focus Education to check student knowledge at the end of this unit

Cops and Robbers - What do I know about World War 1 or 2

Cops and Robbers - What do I know about World War 1 or 2

Cops and Robbers - What do I know about World War 1 or 2 - Year 6 is an activity by Focus Education to check student knowledge at the end of this unit

Unit contents

Overview Documents

National Curriculum Objectives

National Curriculum Objectives

National Curriculum Objectives - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6 is a planning document by Focus Education, giving an overview of this unit.

Long-term overview

Long-term overview

Long-term overview - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6 is a planning document by Focus Education, giving an overview of this unit.

Knowledge organiser

Knowledge organiser

Knowledge organiser - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6

Progression pedagogy

Progression pedagogy

Progression pedagogy - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6 is a planning document by Focus Education, giving an overview of this unit.

Link it! Prior knowledge

Link it! Prior knowledge

Link it! Prior knowledge - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6 is a worksheet by Focus Education for students to work through, as part of this presentation

Lessons

Why did World War 1 start? Why did World War 2 start and what part did Hitler play in it?

Why did World War 1 start? Why did World War 2 start and what part did Hitler play in it?

Year 1 Geography lesson from the unit Features of the UK. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'Why did World War 1 start? Why did World War 2 start and what part did Hitler play in it??'

What was life like in the trenches in World War 1?

What was life like in the trenches in World War 1?

Year 1 Geography lesson from the unit Features of the UK. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'What was life like in the trenches in World War 1??'

At the begining of WW2, what was appeasement and was it a cowardly approach?

At the begining of WW2, what was appeasement and was it a cowardly approach?

Year 1 Geography lesson from the unit Features of the UK. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'At the begining of WW2, what was appeasement and was it a cowardly approach??'

Who was Winston Churchill and what part did he play in World War 2?

Who was Winston Churchill and what part did he play in World War 2?

Year 1 Geography lesson from the unit Features of the UK. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'Who was Winston Churchill and what part did he play in World War 2??'

How was every town and city affected during and after World War 2?

How was every town and city affected during and after World War 2?

Year 1 Geography lesson from the unit Features of the UK. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'How was every town and city affected during and after World War 2??'

Assessment for Learning Resources

Check it! - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6 is an activity by Focus Education to check student knowledge at the end of this unit

Show it! Group presentation

Show it! Group presentation

Show it! Group presentation - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6

Know it! - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6 is an activity by Focus Education to check student knowledge at the end of this unit

Sort Images - World War 1 and 2

Sort Images - World War 1 and 2

Sort Images - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6 is an activity by Focus Education to check student knowledge at the end of this unit

World War 2 - Worksheet - Year 6 is an activity by Focus Education to check student knowledge at the end of this unit

Put a circle around the words to do with World War 1 or 2

Put a circle around the words to do with World War 1 or 2

Put a circle around the words to do with World War 1 or 2 - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6 is an activity by Focus Education to check student knowledge at the end of this unit

Cops and Robbers - What do I know about World War 1 or 2

Cops and Robbers - What do I know about World War 1 or 2

Cops and Robbers - What do I know about World War 1 or 2 - Year 6 is an activity by Focus Education to check student knowledge at the end of this unit

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