This is a complete, ready-to-teach lesson on the reasons why people joined the army to fight in World War One.
Designed for KS3, this lesson explores four key motivations: shame, heroism, patriotism, and hatred of Germans. It encourages students to consider the emotional and social pressures that led men to enlist in 1914.
Includes:
PowerPoint presentation – clear, visually engaging slides that guide the full lesson
Cut-and-stick task – interactive activity to help students categorise and reflect on key motivations
Video activity – brings the topic to life with real stories and visual context
Picture reveal starter – to spark curiosity and generate discussion
Plenary task – to consolidate learning and encourage thoughtful conclusions
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