Civil society, life events & people

Lesson Plan

1: Remember its purpose - Duration 3 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • Students enter the assembly to the images on Slides 1 - 9 depicting scenes from World War 1 and World War 2 plus some modern-day images. If possible, support these slides with a classical soundtrack.
  • Once students are seated the teacher can ask students why they think remembrance is important.
  • Understanding conflict situations.
  • Using imagination to consider other people's experiences.
  • Slides 1 - 13

Teacher Notes: 1: Remember its purposeTeacher Notes: 1: Remember its purpose

2: World War 1 - Duration 2 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • Teacher introduces the context of WW1 and uses statistics to highlight the level of destruction.
  • Teacher invites students to consider the age of many of the soldiers and to relate their experiences to their own lives.
  • Using imagination to consider other people's experiences.
  • Recognising the emotions associated with loss.
  • Using factual knowledge.
  • Understanding conflict situations.
  • Slides 14 - 16

Teacher Notes: 2: World War 1Teacher Notes: 2: World War 1

3: World War 2 - Duration 2 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • Teacher introduces the context of WW2 including the Holocaust and uses statistics to highlight the level of destruction.
  • Understanding rights and responsibilities underpinning society.
  • Recognising the emotions associated with loss.
  • Using factual knowledge.
  • Understanding conflict situations.
  • Slides 15-16

Teacher Notes: 3: World War 2Teacher Notes: 3: World War 2

4: You can't remember those you don't know... - Duration 3 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • Teacher introduces the idea of remembrance, encouraging students to recognise the necessity of those who made sacrifices for the greater good.
  • Teacher introduces several characters that were involved with the Wars, from ordinary servicemen to the legacy of Churchill and Hitler.
  • These slides also feature personnel from recent conflicts to reinforce the importance of remembering today's service men and women.
  • Understanding the significance of historical events.
  • Understanding rights and responsibilities underpinning society.
  • Recognising the emotions associated with loss.
  • Using factual knowledge.
  • Understanding conflict situations.
  • Slide 17-25

Teacher Notes: 4: You can't remember those you don't know...Teacher Notes: 4: You can't remember those you don't know...

5: Why do we go to war? - Duration 2 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • The assembly discuss the reasons (if any) they justify going to war.
  • Exploring social and moral dilemmas.
  • Slide 28

Teacher Notes: 5: Why do we go to war?Teacher Notes: 5: Why do we go to war?

6: The role of the MOD and the Armed Forces - Duration 3 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • Teacher introduces the current day Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence (MOD) and their principal objectives.
  • Understanding the role of Defence.
  • Slides 27 - 34

Teacher Notes: 6: The role of the MOD and the Armed ForcesTeacher Notes: 6: The role of the MOD and the Armed Forces

7: Time for Reflection - Duration 3 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • Teacher and / or students read WW1 poem. Students are encouraged to reflect on the tragedy of war and the importance of remembrance during this time. A two-minute silence is then observed.
  • Recap on session.
  • Slides 35-37

Teacher Notes: 7: Time for ReflectionTeacher Notes: 7: Time for Reflection

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