Britain at War

Year 6 HistoryLegacy project

This project teaches children about the causes, events and consequences of the First and Second World Wars, the influence of new inventions on warfare, how life in Great Britain was affected and the legacy of the wars in the post-war period.

Project scope

Britain at War provides a structured approach to History, outlining key subjects and topics including:

English

Geography

History

Topics covered

The First World War
Causes of the First World War
Life in the trenches
Key events in the First World War
End of the First World War
The Second World War
Causes of the Second World War
Battle of Britain
Anne Frank
End of the Second World War
Post-war period
Remembrance

What's included

Britain at War is a comprehensive History project that boasts an array of essentials including:

29 Lesson activities

79 Resources

English pack
Novel study
Knowledge Organiser

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