This fully resourced lesson explores how World War II transformed daily life across Britain. Pupils investigate rationing, evacuation, women at work, salvage campaigns, home food production and wartime entertainment, building a rich understanding of life on the Home Front.
What’s included:
Editable lesson PowerPoint covering:
Why everyday life changed during the war
How rationing ensured fair access to food and supplies
The impact of bombing and evacuation on children and families
The ‘Dig for Victory’ campaign and home-grown produce
Salvage drives for metal, rubber, paper and food waste
The role of women in newly created wartime jobs
Radio, cinema and music as morale-boosting entertainment
Propaganda and how it influenced behaviour
Guided discussion prompts supporting questioning and inference
Comparison task linking life today with life during WWII
Opportunities to reflect on social change, government messaging and community spirit
Key learning:
Pupils discover how ordinary people adapted to shortages, danger and disruption, and how communities pulled together to support the war effort. They explore how entertainment was used to maintain morale and how traditional gender roles shifted.
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