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Freedom and justice

Lesson Plan

1. Starter: Battle of Britain - Duration 15 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Provide an overview of the Battle of Britain using Slides, Student Worksheets and Video: Battle of Britain.
  • Students discuss World War 2 and the part that the Battle of Britain played in winning the War.
  • Understand the importance of the Battle of Britain campaign.
  • Recognise the role of the RAF pilots in avoiding.
  • Slides
  • Student Worksheet 1
  • Video: Battle of Britain

Teacher Notes: 1. Starter: Battle of BritainTeacher Notes: 1. Starter: Battle of Britain

2: Importance of freedom - Duration 20 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • (In pairs) students discuss their human right to freedom and social justice. Would they have had freedom and social justice if the War against Germany and the Axis powers, which included The Battle of Britain, had not been won? How might things be different today?
  • Ask students record their thoughts on Student Worksheet 2.
  • Recognise the importance of freedom.
  • Consider how life would be different with less freedom or social justice.
  • Consider whether it is justified to curtail some freedoms in the short term in order to protect more significant freedoms in the long term.
  • Student Worksheet 2

Teacher Notes: 2: Importance of freedomTeacher Notes: 2: Importance of freedom

3: For and against - Duration 20 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • Students should now be split into two large groups representing the different (potential) outcomes of the Battle of Britain and World War 2 for Britain.
  • Each side should discuss some of the implications to freedom and justice for their particular outcome to the War. Students should use the discussion guide on Student Worksheet 3 to guide their preparations for the discussion.
  • An organised discussion should now ensue between the two sides.
  • Participate in a well-structured discussion.
  • Student Worksheet 3

Teacher Notes: 3: For and againstTeacher Notes: 3: For and against

4. Plenary: Share and discuss - Duration 10 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Display Slide 20 which recaps on the lessons intended learning objectives. Discuss with the students whether they feel they have been met.
  • To recap on key learnings
  • Slides

Teacher Notes: 4. Plenary: Share and discussTeacher Notes: 4. Plenary: Share and discuss

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