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Which subject	History
What topic	World War 2
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 6
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan for World War 2

Topic

World War 2

Objectives

• Understand the main causes of World War 2.
• Identify key events during the war.
• Discuss the impact of the war on different countries.
• Encourage critical thinking about historical narratives and perspectives.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen
• Video clips (short documentaries about World War 2)
• Maps of Europe pre- and post-war
• Printed handouts with key facts/statistics about the war
• Worksheets for group activities

Grade/Age Group

Year 6

Subject

History

Class Size

20 Students

Lesson Duration

30 Minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum by addressing key concepts of 20th-century history, promoting inquiry-based learning, and fostering an understanding of historical events' significance.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly introduce the topic of World War 2, highlighting its importance. Use questions to engage students' prior knowledge.
2	Causes of World War 2	7 mins	Present the main causes, including the Treaty of Versailles and rise of totalitarian regimes. Use a timeline on the board for visual support.
3	Key Events Overview	8 mins	Show a short video clip outlining major events (e.g., Blitzkrieg, Pearl Harbor). Follow with a discussion on the students' thoughts.
4	Group Activity	5 mins	Divide students into small groups. Assign each group a country involved in the war. They will discuss its role and share key facts from the handouts.
5	Class Discussion	3 mins	Bring students back together to share insights from their group activity. Encourage respectful dialogue and critical thinking.
6	Conclusion and Homework Assignment	2 mins	Summarize key points of the lesson. Assign homework: a short write-up on how World War 2 changed their assigned country. Homework will be collected for review but not presented to the class.

Homework

• Write a short essay (1-2 paragraphs) on how World War 2 impacted the assigned country during the war. Students should submit their homework for review without the need for presentations in class.

Lesson script