Battle of Britain Lesson

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Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will delve into the pivotal Battle of Britain during World War II, exploring the strategies, technologies, and key events that shaped the outcome of this major air campaign. They will also gain insights into the resilience of the British people, the innovations of the RAF, and the broader implications of the battle on the trajectory of the war. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, source analysis, research, and watching options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download the reading questions worksheet below:

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Battle of Britain Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the questions while reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Using sources


Step 1: Download a copy of the source analysis worksheet below:

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Battle of Britain Source Analysis Worksh
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Step 2: Answer the set questions using the following sources:

Australian War Memorial. (15 November 2019). Battle of Britain. Australian War Memorial. Retrieved from https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/battle_of_britain

© AWM. (CC BY-NC 3.0 AU).

Imperial War Museum. (2021). The Blitz Around Britain. Imperial War Museum. Retrieved from https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-blitz-around-britain

© IWM. (CC BY-NC 4.0). 


Option 3: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Battle of Britain Research Worksheet.doc
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Option 4: Watch video


Step 1: Download a copy of the viewing questions worksheet below:

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Battle of Britain Viewing Questions Work
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by watching the following video:


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