Trench Warfare (2-3 lessons)

Key Question: 'Hell on Earth'. Is this an accurate description of trench conditions during the First World War?
Support questions: Why was there stalemate on the Western Front? Why did men join up? How did weapon technology change?
The resources are aimed at Y9 / GCSE and cover the ability range. A Power Point presentation (with YouTube clips) and information booklet provide the key information, with two further Power Points ('Gassed' a source handling assessment and World War One recruiting posters), supporting by key word sheets, a multiple choice test, a card sort to support the creation of a Mind Map, a mystery card sort activity and worksheets (e.g. the British soldier's kit). A main theme is developing source handling skills.
Key concepts covered: empathy, change, causation, historical significance, organising information, historical sources.
Other concepts: propaganda, stalemate, attrition, mechanised warfare, strategy and tactics.