Opal Coast : History & Battlefields
[Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5 - A Level]
This area is steeped in a rich history from medieval times to World War II. However, it is perhaps most famous for the Battle of the Somme, the first day of which saw nearly 20,000 British deaths. The cemeteries, which stretch into the horizon, are filled with British soldiers. Visiting this area is a powerfully moving experience for students.
Subject Focus:
- KS 3-5: Show the conditions of the soldiers in the World War I and World War II.
- KS 3-5: Examine the effects of historical trends and events on ordinary people.
- KS 3-5: To create a broader understanding of the history of the region and its connections to Britain.
- KS 3-5: Recognise how people respond to traumatic events.
- KS 3-5: Understand of the role of the World Wars in influencing later events.
Student Outcomes:
- Learn about the events and experiences of soldiers in the World Wars.
- Observe how societies come to terms with traumatic events.
- Understand the effects after the war was concluded.
- See the breadth of history.
- Explore conceptions of patriotism, citizenship and the quest for international peace.
