Dunkirk
Subject: History
Age range: 11-14
Resource type: Lesson (complete)
Dunkirk: Triumph or Disaster? KS3 History Lesson
Lesson Objectives:
Understand the key events surrounding the Dunkirk evacuation.
Evaluate multiple perspectives using historical sources.
Develop critical thinking through discussion, reflection, and evidence-based judgement.
Build contextual knowledge of WWII and Churchill’s leadership.
Included Activities:
-Bell task picture analysis using prior knowledge
-Key vocabulary development (e.g., triumph, disaster, morale)
-Guided documentary viewing with structured questions
-Churchill speech source analysis
-BBC broadcast evaluation: propaganda vs. truth
- Source highlighting task to evaluate Dunkirk as a success/failure
- Class debate with physical movement to express opinion
-Challenge question on French perspective
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