The 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War
3rd September 2019 will mark the 80th anniversary of the start of World War II, and events are being held across the country to commemorate this significant period in history. The exhibitions below are ideal if you’re looking for a thought-provoking trip to take with your class this upcoming term.
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Waterworks Museum, Hereford
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Churchill War Rooms, London
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Imperial War Museum, London
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The D. Day Story, Portsmouth
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The Victory Show, Leicestershire
- Eden Camp, North Yorkshire
Links to the National Curriculum
KS1 History
- Pupils should be taught about events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally.
KS2 History
- Pupils should be taught about a study or an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
- Pupils should be taught about a significant turning point in British history.
Scholastic Resource Bank
has a variety of WWII-themed activities, plans and resources that are perfect for teaching Key Stage 1 and 2 children. Explore how the war began, what happened during the war, the effect the war had on British society, the wider global consequences and more.
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The Boy Who Didn’t Want to Die – lesson plan pack
Key stage 2
Free
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The Boy Who Didn’t Want to Die – comprehension pack
Key stage 2
Free
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‘Please Write Soon’ Teacher Guide
Key stage 2
Free
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‘Please Write Soon’ Activity Pack
Key stage 2
Free
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My Story: Noor-un-Nissa Inayat Khan lessons & resources
Key stage 2
Free
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Profile on the Life and Work of Lilian Bader (KS1)
Key stage 1
Primary
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Profile on the Life and Work of Lilian Bader (KS2)
Key stage 2
Primary
members only -
VE Day activities for Key Stage 1
Key stage 1
Primary
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VE Day activities for Key Stage 2
Key stage 2
Primary
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Battle of Britain fact sheet
Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Primary
members only -
WWII slideshow
Key stage 2
Primary
members only -
World War II activities and slideshow
Primary
members only -
Poppy Field teacher pack
Key stage 2
Free
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Remembrance Day activities for Early Years
Early years
Early Years
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Extract from Wave Me Goodbye
Key stage 2
Free
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Evacuation Fact Sheet
Key stage 2
Free
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Painting poppies
Early Years
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History interactive game: World War II
Key stage 2
Free
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History Detectives: World War II character stories
Key stage 2
Primary
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History Detectives: World War II – interactive
Key stage 2
Primary
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Introducing the WOW factor!
Key stage 2
Primary
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A great Briton
Key stage 2
Primary
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The fame game – Sir Winston Churchill – slideshow
Key stage 2
Primary
members only -
Essential facts – Winston Churchill: His finest hours
Key stage 2
Primary
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Biography of Winston Churchill
Key stage 2
Primary
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Extracts from Winston Churchill’s speeches
Key stage 2
Primary
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The Silver Sword: Journey across war-torn Europe
Key stage 2
Primary
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Code-breaking: Crack that code!
Key stage 2
Primary
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World War II: Leaving home
Key stage 2
Primary
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World War II: Fact or opinion?
Key stage 2
Primary
members only
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