1. In order to make progress this lesson I will:
Describe what rationing was
Explain why rationing was introduced

2. Connect Shortage blockade Submarines Government Food
Using these four key words answer the following question;
Why do you think rationing was introduced during the Second World War?

3. Demonstrate Task 1: You will need to get into to groups of 3
Around the room are a number of sources related to rationing.
Each person will be given a letter, You will be given 5 minutes to study each source and answer a set of questions about rationing.
You will then feedback what you have learnt to the rest of your group

4. Task 2: Each person must now feedback to their groups on what they have learnt about rationing, the group will complete their feedback sheet

5. Accepting different opinions to your own
Taking turns to talk.
Accepting different opinions to your own
Listening to others in the group.
Knowing when to say more in a conversation
Helping others to explain what they want to say
Sticking to the Topic
Making eye contact with people when they are talking
Using the correct tone
Giving people time to think about what they want to say
Use positive body language
Telling people when they have made a good comment
Taking turns not to interrupt.
Taking turns to talk.
Asking others questions
Ask when you do not understand something
Using key words related to the topic

6. How did people in Britain cope with food shortages during the war?
Butter: 50g (2oz)
Meat: 100g (4oz)
Margarine: 100g (4oz)
Sugar: 225g (8oz).
Meat: To the value of 1s.2d (one shilling and sixpence per week. That is about 6p today)
Milk: 3 pints (1800ml) occasionally dropping to 2 pints (1200ml).
Cheese: 2oz (50g)
Eggs: 1 fresh egg a week.
Tea: 50g (2oz).
Jam: 450g (1lb) every two months.
Dried eggs 1 packet every four weeks.
Sweets: 350g (12oz) every four weeks
Remember Bread wasn’t rationed and vegetables were grown in your own garden

7. Rationing was great fun and everybody enjoyed it!
Rationing was not well planned and people starved!
Which statement do you agree with?
Explain your answer to the person next to you
Consolidate