a front refers to the line where opposing armies meet in battle

a trench is a long, deep hole dug in the ground, where soldiers fought from, lived in and used to shelter from the enemy

the piece of land in between the defensive trenches of rival armies was called 'No Man's Land'

morale is a feeling of positivity about what is happening

Trench warfare on the Western Front

History

The Great War

Remembering those who gave their lives in WWI

Captain Noel Chavasse

The Home Front in WWI

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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.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

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.

Where were the major battle fronts in WWI? 

During WWI, many soldiers died on both sides.

What things made life so hard for the soldiers living in trenches during WWI? 

'Shell shock' is now known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

a line where the opposing armies meet in battle 

the piece of land between the defensive trenches 

Match the keyword to the correct definition.

some countries hadn't been at war for a long time 

Why did so many countries become involved in WWI? 

Where did soldiers who fought with the British forces in WWI come from?

Germany, Austria-Hungary and their allies

Which countries formed 'The Triple Alliance'? 

Which countries formed 'The Triple Entente'? 

Imperial soldiers were soldiers who were from countries in the...

Trench warfare on the Western Front

Lesson outcome

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