This engaging and curriculum-aligned resource explores how people in Northern Ireland reacted to the outbreak of the Second World War, using a range of historical sources to develop students’ source analysis skills. Perfect for a KS3 lesson on WWII or as an introductory activity for the CCEA GCSE module “Changing Relations: 1920–1949”, this 8-page workbook encourages critical thinking, contextual understanding, and historical empathy.
Students will work through a variety of primary and secondary sources, including newspaper extracts, political commentary, and personal accounts. Each source is accompanied by guided questions that help students interpret content, beging to assess utility and reliability, and consider different perspectives. The activity builds toward a deeper understanding of how war impacted communities in Northern Ireland and how reactions varied across political and social lines.
This resource is ideal for:
Introducing or reinforcing source-based enquiry skills
Supporting GCSE exam preparation
Encouraging discussion and reflection on Northern Ireland’s unique wartime experience
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