Year 6 - History
How experiences differed during the Second World War
Significant turning points: how did experiences differ during WWII?
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about the outbreak of the Second World War and examine different wartime experiences from across Britain and her empire. They also develop their understanding of the second-order concepts of similarity and difference.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how the Second World War was a turning point in many different ways for the British people.
Key Notes
- During the Second World War the experiences of men, women and children differed greatly.
- However, the great changes that the Second World War brought about affected a large number of people.
- Because of the global nature of the war British people were exposed to unfamiliar places, cultures and ways of life.
- The Second World War was a turning point for many women and for children because it changed their lives forever.
- A strong explanation of why WWII was a turning point in many ways will reference knowledge from across this unit.
Vocabulary To Learn
- conscripted: when people are forced to join the armed forces, they are conscripted
- civilian: a civilian is someone who is not part of the armed forces
- turning point: a turning point in history is an idea, event, or action that leads to permanent change
- permanent: something that is permanent will last a very long time
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that life returned to normal for everyone after the war was over.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
During the Second World War the experiences of men, women and children differed greatly. However, the great changes that the Second World War brought about affected a large number of people.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'conscripted'
when people are forced to join the armed forces, they are conscripted.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Pupils may think that life returned to normal for everyone after the war was over. Correction: Emphasise how the changes brought by the Second World War were permanent.
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