6 May - 12 May
Section outline
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING the aftermath of WW1 by recognising the challenges facing Germany after WWI
- We are EXPLORING the rise of the Nzazi’s and antisemitism by investigating the historical factors and societal conditions
- We are EXPLORING the Holocaust by researching its causes and effects on individuals, communities and nations.
- We are EXPLORING the aftermath of WW1 by recognising the challenges facing Germany after WWI
- We are EXPLORING responses to Nazism and antisemitism by analysing the reactions of different groups over time, including resistance movements, bystanders and collaborators.
- We are EXPLORING historical narratives and perspectives by interpreting various kinds of sources such as primary documents, survivor movements, bystanders and collaborators
The Alliances
Learning Outcomes• To describe the alliance systems that developed across Europe.
• To explain the consequences of the alliance systems.
Starter
Students will be shown a source that shows a newspaper cartoon of the alliance system. Students will be asked to think about the 5 Ws to work out what the cartoon is telling the reader. There is also an activity sheet with more detailed questions about the source available.
Main Activities
The Alliance System
The class reads the information about the alliances formed in Europe, discussing any of the key points as they go along.
The Alliance System Activity Sheet
Students can complete this activity in small groups or as individuals. They should use the information provided to fill in the gaps on the activity sheet.
Making Links Activity
Students complete this task using the fact sheet. They create links between the countries to show how they have been connected by agreements and disagreements.
Plenary
Arrange the 6 countries into alliances to try and avoid a war. Students will be asked to discuss their choices with the class.