UKS2 Topic Overview: World War 2 in Europe and the Battle of Britain

UKS2 Topic Overview: World War 2 in Europe and the Battle of Britain Learn about the Second World War in Europe and why the Battle of Britain was such a significant turning point in British History. Learn about the timeline of events such as the outbreak of the war, the Battle of Britain, the heroic rescue at Dunkirk, the Blitz, the D-Day landings, the liberation of the concentration camps and the celebrations of VE Day. Research the lives of the ordinary people who faced the Blitz and had to deal with rationing and evacuation. Learn about the inspiring stories and achievements of significant people such as Anne Frank and Winston Churchill.

Block Key NC Objectives Main creative outcomes History, Geography, D&T and Art Understand why World War 2 started, and what is meant by the ‘Phoney War’. Examine  Continue to develop a chronologically secure some major events leading up to the Battle of Block A knowledge and understanding of British, local and Britain. Develop a familiarity with the location The Battle of world history, establishing clear narratives within of the countries involved in first year of World and across the periods they study. Britain War 2. Understand more of the German plans  Study an aspect or theme in British history that ex- (3 sessions) tends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066 for invading Britain and the role aircraft – a significant turning point in British history (the played. Battle of Britain).  Locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe.  Name and locate some counties and cities of the United Kingdom.  Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose.  Produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences. History, Geography, English and Art Become curators of a Churchill exhibition!  To continue to develop a chronologically secure Develop an understanding of who Churchill knowledge and understanding of British, local and was and his significance as a leader. Gather Block B world history, establishing clear narratives within facts from a range of sources and identify key and across the periods they study. Churchill and  To study an aspect or theme in British history that information which you go on to share with Key Moments extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond visitors. of the War 1066 – Churchill/key moments in WW2.  (3 sessions) To understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources.  To construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information.  To identify the audience for and purpose of writing, selecting the appropriate form, and using other similar writing as models for their own.  To note and develop initial ideas for writing, draw- ing on reading and research.  Identify how language, structure and presentation contribute to meaning; to discuss and evaluate how authors use language, including figurative language, considering the impact on the reader.  Use maps to locate European countries and major cities; to name and locate some counties and cities of the UK.  To use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries.

© Original resource copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users. We refer you to our warning, at the foot of the block overview, about links to other websites.  To improve their mastery of painting techniques. History, D&T and Art What happened to ordinary people and children during the war? Learn about the  Continue to develop a chronologically secure home front, the rationing, digging for victory, knowledge and understanding of British, local and Block C ‘make do and mend’, Dad’s Army, the Land world history, establishing clear narratives within The Home and across the periods they study. girls and the role of women during the war, Front  Study an aspect or theme in British history that ex- the Blitz and the experience of evacuee (4 sessions) tends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066 children. Understand about use of – a significant turning point in British history propaganda and censorship; design war (WW2). posters and make gas masks, identity papers,  Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing ration books and role-play home front products that are fit for purpose. scenarios. Record your efforts using  Produce creative work, exploring their ideas and photography. recording their experiences. History, English and Art This is a sensitive and age-appropriate block about the lives of the Jewish people during Block D  Continue to develop a chronologically secure know- World War 2, the terrible discrimination and ledge and understanding of British, local and world Anne Frank oppression and the concentration camps. history, establishing clear narratives within and and The across the periods they study. Study the life of the positive and inspirational Holocaust  Study an aspect or theme in British history that ex- Anne Frank and create a class ‘memorial’ art (4 sessions) tends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066 installation to remember the Holocaust and – a significant turning point in British history (Anne the Jewish people who were killed. Frank and The Holocaust).  Understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources.  Construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information.  Identify the audience for and purpose of writing, selecting the appropriate form and using other similar writing as models for their own.  To read and discuss an increasingly wide range of poetry.  Produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences. History and D&T Research the events leading up to, and involved in, the end of the war. Learn about Block E  Continue to develop a chronologically secure the D-Day landings, the role of the French VE Day – the knowledge and understanding of British, local and Resistance including women in the Resistance. end of the war world history, establishing clear narratives within Learn about the surrender of countries, the and across the periods they study. in Europe Battle of Berlin and death of Hitler. Consider  Study an aspect or theme in British history that ex- (3 sessions) tends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066 the Paris Peace Treaties of 1947 and make a – a significant turning point in British history (the peace dove as part of a class reflection. Battle of Britain). Finally, you will plan a street party in the style  Locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus of those that took place on VE day. on Europe.  Name and locate counties and cities of the United Kingdom.  Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose.