1. Conscientious Objectors
LO: To gain depth of knowledge and understanding of the treatment and attitudes towards CO’s

2. ‘Conscientious objectors were cowards’ How far do you agree or disagree with this statement?
starter: Mark your initial thinking in the opinion line below
I completely disagree
I completely agree

3. 2. Look and listen to the extracts on the BBCWW1 page and
1. Read p of the white text book and create a spider diagram to show
Military service Act
Grounds for exemption
Tribunals and their verdicts
Attitudes towards them
Treatment of conchies
2. Look and listen to the extracts on the BBCWW1 page and

4. 3. In groups make a list of evidence that could be used to support the following interpretations
They were cowards and shirkers.
They were courageous and brave.

5. ‘Conscientious objectors were cowards’ How far do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Plenary: Now mark your thinking in the opinion line below
I completely disagree
I completely agree
Discuss with your neighbour if and why your opinion has changed.

6. Website links
BBC National Archives Schoolhistory Historylearningsite Spartacus educational