Freedom and justice

Role of the RAF during the Battle of Britain

Synopsis

This lesson provides students with an interesting vehicle for debate; students are presented with information and exciting multimedia stimuli to help them make an informed choice concerning whether The Battle of Britain had any effect on our lives today. The lesson then progresses to look at the freedom we have in a democracy and how that might have been different if Germany and other Axis Powers had won World War 2.

MOD Topic

Role of the RAF during the Battle of Britain

Curriculum Checklist

AQA
EDEXCEL

Curriculum Links

• History
• English

Prior Knowledge

Some knowledge of World War 2

Learning Outcomes

Lower ability students will:

• Understand the importance of the Battle of Britain in avoiding invasion and the role played by the Royal Air Force pilots during the campaign.
• Recognise that Britain has a good level of personal freedom and social justice.
• Participate in a debate.

Average ability students will:

• Understand the importance of the Battle of Britain in avoiding invasion and the role played by the Royal Air Force pilots during the campaign.
• Consider a life without personal freedom and social justice.
• Participate in a debate and listen and respond to opposing viewpoints.

Higher ability students will:

• Fully understand the importance of the Battle of Britain in avoiding invasion and the role played by the Royal Air Force pilots during the campaign.
• Be able to full consider the implications of a life without personal freedom and social justice.
• Demonstrate an ability to participate in a well-argued debate and to carefully consider and respond to opposing viewpoints.

Lesson code

C9