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Which subject	History
What topic	World War 1
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 9
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: World War 1

Subject:

History

Topic:

World War 1

Grade/Age Group:

Year 9 (Students aged approximately 14-15)

Duration:

30 minutes

Class Size:

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment:

This lesson is aligned with the Australian National Curriculum for History, focusing on the events, significance, and consequences of World War 1.

Objectives:

• Understand the key causes of World War 1.
• Identify the major nations involved in World War 1.
• Analyze the consequences of World War 1 on global politics and society.
• Encourage critical thinking and discussion among peers.

Materials:

• PowerPoint Presentation on World War 1
• Handouts summarizing key events and figures of the war
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector for presentation
• Worksheets for group activities

Lesson Structure:

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Brief overview of World War 1, its significance, and objectives of the lesson.
2	Presentation	10 mins	PowerPoint presentation covering the causes, key events, and major nations involved in the war.
3	Group Discussion	5 mins	Divide students into small groups to discuss the impact of the war on their lives and communities.
4	Activity	5 mins	Distribute handouts and worksheets for students to work on identifying key events and figures.
5	Q&A Session	3 mins	Open the floor for questions, allowing students to clarify any doubts about the material covered.
6	Conclusion and Homework Assignment	2 mins	Summarize the lesson; assign a short reflective essay on the consequences of World War 1 as homework.

Homework:

• Students will write a brief reflective essay (1-2 pages) on the consequences of World War 1, to be submitted in the next lesson.
• The essays will be collected and checked without presenting them in front of the class to encourage honest reflection.

Assessment:

• Participation in group discussions and activities.
• Completion of the homework assignment will be assessed for understanding of the topic.

Additional Notes:

• Ensure a supportive environment where all students feel comfortable sharing their thoughts.
• Adapt the lesson for students who may require additional support or enrichment activities.

Lesson script