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1 Digital Resources for a First World War Centenary Project Phil Bracegirdle – South East Grid for Learning Associates

2 “ There is something about the First World War that makes it a fundamental part of our national consciousness. It is hard to comprehend just how many young people of that generation were lost. Every village I go to, every town hall I visit, the list of names lost in the First World War is all too often twice as long as those lost in the Second World War. It is humbling to think of the sacrifice they made for us.” David Cameron Prime Minister December 2013 Why should young people learn about the First World War?

3 History Key Stage 1 and 2 Pupils should have the opportunity to: Study an aspect of history or a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant to the locality Key Stage 1 pupils should be taught about significant individuals who have contributed to national and international achievements Alternatively aspects of World War I can be covered by adopting a cross-curricular approach that might focus on developing pupils literacy skills and promoting the creative curriculum (Art, Music, Design Technology, Computing) Planning a World War I project

4 What First World War resources are available online? Planning a World War I project – Popular Topics Local war memorialsResearching the life of a First World War soldier WW1 Recruitment and ConscriptionUsing military records in the classroom Peace & ReconciliationWhat happened in Kent during WW1 Commonwealth SoldiersThe role of women in World War One Posters and propagandaLife in the trenches

5 What First World War resources are available online? Where is your nearest war memorial? Find out which soldiers are listed on the memorial? In which regiment did they serve? When were they killed? War Memorials online https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/

6 Using military records in the classroom? Use military records to plot the life of a British soldier? Access to military records is free if you hold a library card in Kent Alternatively consider taking out a subscription to Ancestry.co.uk Who was Private Walter Aspinall http://www.ww1toolbox.org.uk/res earch-a-wwi-soldier/ http://www.ancestry.co.uk/

7 Researching the life of a First World War Soldier Private Allan Stanley Stevens Google 2 Cobden Rd, Sevenoaks CWGC

8 WW1 Recruitment and conscription Why did over 30 000 young men enlist in the army everyday in 1914? What were the PALS brigade? Why was conscription introduced? How many under age boys joined the army? http://www.iwm.org.uk/

9 What happened in Kent during World War I? The Army, navy and air force in Kent between 1914 – 1918 Bombing raids on Kent Rationing and food shortages Belgium Refugees Caring for wounded soldiers WW1 – Industry and manufacturing www.kentww1.com

10 Peace and Reconciliation Why should we remember the events of the First World War? Planning a Remembrance assembly Taking part in a Remembrance Day service What was the 1914 Christmas Truce? Why is the 1914 Christmas Truce commemorated across Europe toi this day? www.segfl.org.uk www.britishlegion.org.uk

11 What role did Commonwealth soldiers play in the First World War? What was The Commonwealth? How many Commonwealth soldiers took part in World War I? World War I heroes – Who was Walter Tull? www.iwm.org.uk Crossing the White line – Walter Tull

12 The role of women in World War I Did the role of women in British society change as a result of World War 1? Which jobs and roles did women assume? What was the Women’s Land Army? Were women allowed to support the soldiers on the front line? www.1914.org/podcasts/

13 Posters and Propaganda Wiki commons

14 Life in the trenches Find out what life was like in the trenches by reading poems and viewing artists work from the period. BBC Your Paintings Wilfred Owen

15 National Education Network WWI resources

16 Picture Teller: http://tools.e2bn.org/pictureteller/http://tools.e2bn.org/pictureteller/ Activity: Create a 3 slide presentation about WW1 artefacts? NEN recommended WW1 websites

17 Museum Box: http://museumbox.e2bn.org/http://museumbox.e2bn.org/ NEN recommended WW1 websites Activity: How many men and boys were killed in the 1916 Oare Gunpowder explosion?

18 CookIT: http://cookit.e2bn.org/ http://cookit.e2bn.org/ NEN recommended WW1 websites Activity: Plan a days meals for a family of 4 living in Britain between 1914 and 1918? Why did the British Government encourage civilians to grow theirn own food during the First World War?

19 History’s Heroes: http://historysheroes.e2bn.org/ http://historysheroes.e2bn.org/ Activity: Views & Opinions Was Edith Cavell a hero? NEN recommended WW1 websites

20 National Education Network Gallery: http://gallery.nen.gov.uk/http://gallery.nen.gov.uk/ A collection of high quality images, sound and video files that can be repurposed by teachers and students. All materials can be used for educational, not for profit activities. How many photographs of WWI memorials can you find on the NEN gallery website? NEN recommended WW1 websites

21 Battle of the Somme: http://ovnv.lgfl.org.uk/somme_theatre/ http://ovnv.lgfl.org.uk/somme_theatre/ The website contains 6 easy to follow lesson plans for 13 – 18 year olds that emphasise using drama techniques to initiate debate. The stimulus for each of the lessons is scenes filmed from the theatre production “The Middle Day” that can be viewed on the website. Key Stage 3 Activity: List the reasons why many young men sign up to serve in the British army in 1914/15? NEN recommended WW1 websites

22 What impact did technology have on the war? http://www.dur.ac.uk/4schools/FWW4/default.htm http://www.dur.ac.uk/4schools/FWW4/default.htm The First World War showed how developments in technology led to changes in tactics, methodology and fighting in the 20th Century. Use the evidence on this website to consider and write your own response to this question. Activity: The use of aerial reconnaissance – What features can you see in aerial photographs 1 and 2? NEN recommended WW1 websites

23 What was trench warfare? http://www.dur.ac.uk/4schools/FWW3/default.htm http://www.dur.ac.uk/4schools/FWW3/default.htm Use the set of notes on trench design found amongst the papers of W D Lowe, Lieutenant Colonel of the 18th Battalion Durham Light Infantry to research World War I trench warfare. Activity: Read Source 2 Attacking Trenches. Make a list of the things that need to happen for a trench attack to be successful? NEN recommended WW1 websites

24 For more information about: The 1914 Schools Christmas Truce Project Kent in WW1 Project Imperial War Museum WW1 Digital Collections First World War Centenary Plans for schools First World War Activity Days ( featuring a cartoonist, literacy and history activities Contact: Phil Bracegirdle – SEGfL Associates E-mail: pbracegirdle@segfl.org.uk or Tel: 07801709409pbracegirdle@segfl.org.uk

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