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Unit Summary

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.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe how the military used medals to reward soldiers for their bravery and service in WWI.

Key Notes

• Local communities often celebrate the bravery of certain individuals who fought in the Great War.
• Captain Noel Chavasse was a British doctor and Olympic athlete who fought during WWI.
• He fought at one of the most famous battles of WWI: the Battle of the Somme.
• He was awarded the Victoria Cross twice for saving the lives of other soldiers.
• Awards and medals are awarded to recognise soldiers who show extreme bravery, skill and service to their country.

Vocabulary To Learn

• prestigious: prestigious refers to people and things which are very important and highly respected
• courage: courage is shown when you choose do something that frightens you
• award: an award is something that is given in recognition of an achievement
• Victoria Cross: the Victoria Cross was a prestigious award given to soldiers for acts of extreme bravery

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Medals were only awarded to leaders who fought in WWI.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Local communities and the Great War Study Guide
• Remembering those who gave their lives in WWI Study Guide
• The Great War Study Guide
• The Home Front in WWI Study Guide
• Trench warfare on the Western Front Study Guide