Weimar Repubblic-Hyperinflation-1923

1.5-Hour Lesson – Fully Interactive – Ready to Teach

Dear Colleague,

Step into the crisis of 1923 with this fully interactive lesson on Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany. Students will explore what hyperinflation was, how it affected everyday life, and why it became such a turning point for German society. They will practise GCSE-style exam skills by creating and peer-assessing three 4-mark answers, building confidence and exam technique.

This lesson is designed to save you hours of planning, with all slides, worksheets, and extension tasks included and ready to print.

All lessons in this series are interactively assessed and follow a consistent structure, helping students track their progress throughout the lesson.

Learning Objectives:
LO1: To understand what hyperinflation is
LO2: To evaluate its effects on German society in 1923
LO3: To explain the consequences by creating three 4-mark GCSE answers

Lesson Features:
Progressive tasks engaging all learning styles
Peer-assessed exam question activity to develop collaborative learning and feedback skills
Structured guidance to build confidence in short GCSE answers
Extension activities for higher-achieving students
Fully assessed tasks to monitor progress
Straightforward, ready-to-teach lesson plan

What’s Included:
PowerPoint slides covering all activities
Worksheets with source-based questions and writing tasks
Peer-assessment checklist for structured feedback
Extension tasks and guidance notes
Answer guidelines and model responses

You might also want to explore other lessons in this series on the Weimar Republic, the Treaty of Versailles, and the early years of Nazi Germany for a full KS4 scheme of work.

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Alessio