Alternative Narratives of World War 1
There are many histories of World War 1. The most frequently told are of battles, soldiers & the trenches. These must not be forgotten, but there are other stories to tell.
There are many histories of World War 1. The most frequently told are of battles, soldiers & the trenches. These must not be forgotten, but there are other stories to tell.
Learning Creatively Through History can offer you World War One alternative narratives FREE schemes of work: about people of German heritage; young women who died creating munitions; Sheffield families; and conscientious objectors in Derbyshire.
The resources include primary sources; literature; bespoke plays and testament from students who enjoyed them.
The resources include primary sources; literature; bespoke plays and testament from students who enjoyed them.
The primary school scheme of work on “Aliens” is based on the stories of people of German heritage in Britain, and people of British heritage in Germany. The resource covers English, Citizenship and History for upper key stage two. Click here for more information and the resource.
These “Daisies on the Cross” schemes of work are based on a play about the Langwith Munitions factory explosion of 1918. The resources cover trauma, resilience and remembrance. Click here for more information and resources.
The primary school scheme of work “Sheffield WW1 Home Front Stories” is based on the stories of Sheffield families. The resource is based around 4 short plays put in their historical context. Click here for more information and the resource.
The “Courage of Conscience” schemes of work based on the story of Derbyshire's WW1 conscientious objectors and the opposing views. Click here to find out more about these primary and secondary resources.
