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Which subject	History
What topic	inter war years
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 10
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Add a physical break
Add group activities
Include homework
Show correct answers
Prepare slide templates
Number of slides	5
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Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments

Lesson plan

Topic

Inter-War Years

Objectives

Understand the major events and developments during the inter-war period (1918-1939).
Analyze the political, economic, and social impacts of the Treaty of Versailles.
Evaluate the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe.
Develop skills in historical inquiry and critical thinking.

Materials

Textbooks covering the inter-war years
Projector and computer for presentation
Handouts with key events and figures
Whiteboard and markers
Videos/documentaries on the inter-war years (if available)

Grade/Age Group

Year 10

Subject

History

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for History, particularly content descriptions related to Australia and the world between the World Wars.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Introduce the topic of the inter-war years. Briefly outline objectives and activities.
2	Key Events Presentation	10	Present major events (e.g., Treaty of Versailles, Great Depression) using slides.
3	Group Discussion	5	Divide students into small groups. Discuss the impacts of the Treaty of Versailles.
4	Class Sharing	5	Groups share key points from their discussions while the teacher facilitates.
5	Rise of Totalitarianism	5	Brief presentation on how totalitarian regimes emerged. Discuss their characteristics.
6	Wrap-Up and Q&A	3	Summarize main points. Open floor for questions for clarity.
7	Homework Assignment	2	Assign a reflective writing task on the impact of one event from the inter-war years.

Homework

Students will write a one-page reflective piece on the significance of one major event during the inter-war years, due in one week. Homework will be collected and checked without any presentations in front of the class to ensure participation from all students.