The 1916 Battles on the Western Front Lesson

© History Skills
© History Skills

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will gain a chronological understanding of the key events of World War One during 1916. They will develop an awareness of the battles of Verdun, Somme, Pozieres, and Fromelles. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, research and video 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 a copy of the reading questions worksheet:

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1916 Battles Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions while reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of this research worksheet and use the internet to fill in the table.

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1916 Battles Research Table.docx
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Option 3: Watch video


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

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Battles of 1916 Viewing Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by watching the following video:


Test your learning



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