Why did Britain win the Battle of Britain?

This is a double lesson suitable for 11-14 year olds but can be adapted for older students. The lesson takes students through the planned Nazi invasion of Britain, the response from the RAF, the aircraft involved, the role of foreign nations and women in the Battle of Britain and finally why Britain was victorious.

The necessary resources are included in the lesson pack.

Contents of the lesson:

Part 1:

Starter based on Churchill’s comments about the impending Nazi invasion of Britain
Operation Sealion source analysis
The evolution of aerial combat from WWI to WWII
What aircraft were important in the Battle of Britain?
Plenary: explain why Britain had to fight the Battle of Britain

Part 2:

Starter based on where the RAF pilots came from around the world
How did RAF tactics defeat Germany in the Battle of Britain?
Storyboard the Battle of Britain
Plenary: why was Britain victorious in the skies