The Battle of Britain and the Blitz Lesson
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will gain an understanding of the Battle of Britain and the Blitz during World War Two. They will develop an awareness of why the Battle of Britain was a significant turning point in the war. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, source analysis, research, and video watching options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.
How would you like to learn?
Option 1: Reading
Step 1: Download the reading questions worksheet below:
Step 2: Answer the questions while reading the webpage below:
Option 2: Using sources
Step 1: Download a copy of the source analysis worksheet below:
Step 2: Answer the set questions using the following sources:
Australian War Memorial. (15 November 2019). Battle of Britain. Australian War Memorial. Retrieved from https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/battle_of_britain
© AWM. (CC BY-NC 3.0 AU).
Imperial War Museum. (2021). The Blitz Around Britain. Imperial War Museum. Retrieved from https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-blitz-around-britain
© IWM. (CC BY-NC 4.0).
Option 3: Internet research
Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.
Option 4: Watch video
Step 1: Download a copy of the viewing questions worksheet below:
Step 2: Answer the set questions by watching the following video:
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