Year 6 - History
The Great War
The Great War: how did the Great War affect local people and their communities?
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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 explain what World War you was.
Key Notes
- WWI was a war that took place between 1914 to 1918 and involved countries from across the globe.
- It was the biggest war that had ever been fought at the time which is why it was called the Great War.
- Old treaties meant that many different countries were pulled into the war at the same time.
- Soldiers from the British Empire fought during the Great War against Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire.
- Much of the fighting that British and imperial troops were involved in took place in Belgium and France.
Vocabulary To Learn
- globe: the globe refers to the whole world
- allies: countries who support each other during war are known as allies
- treaty: a treaty is a formal agreement of support between two or more countries
- imperial: imperial refers to things or people which were part of the British Empire
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may think that the word 'Great' when referring to WWI may mean that the war was a great idea.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
WWI was a war that took place between 1914 to 1918 and involved countries from across the globe. It was the biggest war that had ever been fought at the time which is why it was called the Great War.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'globe'
the globe refers to the whole world.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Children may think that the word 'Great' when referring to WWI may mean that the war was a great idea. Correction: To remind pupils that 'Great' in this context refers to the both the size and scale of the war.
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