civilians contributed to the war effort at home in Britain, and this became known as 'the Home Front'

a shortage is when there is not enough of something, for example, there were food shortages in WWI

factories are large buildings in which different goods are made

a vote gives people a choice as to who they want to represent them in the government

The Home Front in WWI

History

The Great War

Trench warfare on the Western Front

Remembering those who gave their lives in WWI

Captain Noel Chavasse

Local communities and the Great War

In ‘The Great War: how did the Great War affect my local area?’ pupils momentarily leave their study of Viking Age Britain to consider the impact of the First World War on their local area at an appropriate time in the school year. In ‘The Vikings: how do we know so much about Viking York?’ they return Britain in the Viking Age with a depth study about Viking York.

In ‘The Vikings: why did they come to the British Isles?’ pupils learnt about how and why the Vikings began to settle in Britain. In ‘The Great War: how did the Great War affect my local area?’ pupils momentarily leave their study of Viking Age Britain to consider the impact of the First World War on their local area at an appropriate time in the school year.

In this unit, pupils learn about the Great War and how it is commemorated. By looking at several specific local studies, pupils gain knowledge of how this war affected local people and their communities. This unit can be adapted to suit pupils' local contexts.

The Great War: how did the Great War affect local people and their communities?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Immoral behaviour or minor criminal offences, e.g. shoplifting, graffiti.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

How did civilians contribute to the home front in WWI? 

During WWI, there was a serious food {{ }} on the home front.

The Women's {{ }} Army played an important role in providing more food for Britain.

There were lots of fumes in the factories.

Why was working in munitions factories dangerous?

Women who were married to someone who owned property

Who did the new law in 1918 give the right to vote to? 

Choose the correct option below to complete the statement: 'Before the First World War the Suffragists and Suffragettes had __________ in their attempts to win women the vote.'

The Victoria Cross was awarded for acts of extreme courage.

How were soldiers rewarded for their contribution to WWI?

Prestigious means very important and highly respected.

Where is Noel Chavasse remembered as a local hero?

Match the correct date to the event in the life of Noel Chavasse.

Captain Noel Chavasse is remembered on a special memorial {{ }}.

Exit Quiz

How did civilians contribute to the home front in WWI?