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Year 9 History

Autumn Term

week 1-2

Lesson 1

Systems of Alliance

Systems of AllianceIn this lesson, we will learn about the different alliance systems which existed in Europe prior to 1914 and how they made a major war in Europe more likely.

Lesson 2

The Schlieffen Plan

The Schlieffen PlanIn this lesson, we will learn about the different military plans which European nations had for war, and how Germany's plans in particular accelerated events leading to the outbreak of war.

Lesson 3

Germany: A New Nation

Germany: A New NationIn this lesson, we will learn about the origins of the German Nation State, its culture and leader in 1914, Kaiser Wilhelm II. This will help us to understand why Germany was more likely to act as an aggressor in the event of a European conflict.

week 3-4

Lesson 1

Imperial Rivalries

Imperial RivalriesIn this lesson, we will learn about the background to the First World War, for example what smaller conflicts and rivalries between European nations had set them against one and other.

Lesson 2

Nationalism and Militarism

Nationalism and MilitarismIn this lesson, we will learn about the role played by growing nationalism and militarism in increasing the likelihood of a conflict in Europe.

Lesson 3

What really caused the outbreak of WWI?

What really caused the outbreak of WWI?In this lesson, we will review the different causes of the First World War and come to a judgement as to their relative importance.

week 5-6

Lesson 1

Introduction to the Western Front

Introduction to the Western FrontIn this lesson, we will learn about what the Western Front was and what the traditional interpretation of it is.

Lesson 2

Ganga Singh

Ganga SinghIn this lesson, we will learn about what the story of Ganga Singh, an Indian soldier, can reveal to us about the Western Front.

Lesson 3

Algerian Soldiers

Algerian SoldiersIn this lesson, we will learn about what the story of Algerian Soldiers at Ypres can reveal to us about the Western Front.

week 7-8

Lesson 1

Chinese Labour Corps

Chinese Labour CorpsIn this lesson, we will learn about what the story of the Chinese Labour Corps can reveal to us about the Western Front.

Lesson 2

Mike Mountain Horse

Mike Mountain HorseIn this lesson, we will learn about what the story of Mike Mountain Horse, a Native Canadian soldier, can reveal to us about the Western Front.

Lesson 3

What do the stories of the ‘often forgotten armies’ reveal about the Western Front?

What do the stories of the 'often forgotten armies' reveal about the Western Front?In this lesson, we will pull everything wehave learnt about the 'often forgotten armies' together and then learn how to answer our enquiry question: what do the stories of the 'often forgotten armies' reveal about the Western Front?

week 9-10

Lesson 1

The Eastern Front and the Russian Revolution, 1917

The Eastern Front and the Russian Revolution, 1917In this lesson, we will look at the fighting that took place on the Eastern Front during the First World War before examining the reasons for and impact of the Russian Revolution on the Great War.

Lesson 2

The US enters the war, 1917

The US enters the war, 1917In this lesson, we will examine the reasons for the US involvement in the First World War in 1917 and its role in the conflict prior to their joining. We will learn about the impact of US resources and troops on the course of the war before considering the factor's importance for our enquiry question about why the war ended in 1918.

Spring Term

week 1

Lesson 1

Blitzkrieg and causes of WW2

Blitzkrieg and Nazi control of EuropeIn this lesson, we will learn about the features of blitzkrieg and Nazi control in Europe. We will learn about who the Allied and Axis powers were, and then consider what a turning point is.

week 2

Lesson 1

Battle of Britain

The Battle of Britain and aerial bombardmentIn this lesson, we will learn about the events and impact of the Battle of Britain. We will learn what happened during the Blitz, and consider what the impact was of the Battle of Britain.

week 3

Lesson 1

Invasion of the USSR

Invasion of the USSRIn this lesson, we will learn about the events and impact of the Nazi invasion of the USSR.

week 4

Lesson 1

Pearl Harbour

Pearl Harbour and the War in the PacificIn this lesson, we will learn about the events and impact of the attack on Pearl Harbour.

week 5

Lesson 1

D-Day

Stalingrad and D-DayIn this lesson, we will learn about the events and impact of the battle of Stalingrad and the D-Day landings. We will consider why these are considered major turning points in history.

week 6

Lesson 1

The end of WW2

VE and VJ DaysIn this lesson, we will learn about the events that led to VE day and VJ day. We will also consider the impact of these events.