prestigious refers to people and things which are very important and highly respected

courage is shown when you choose do something that frightens you

an award is something that is given in recognition of an achievement

the Victoria Cross was a prestigious award given to soldiers for acts of extreme bravery

Captain Noel Chavasse

History

In ‘The Great War: how did the Great War affect my local area?’ pupils momentarily leave their study of Viking Age Britain to consider the impact of the First World War on their local area at an appropriate time in the school year. In ‘The Vikings: how do we know so much about Viking York?’ they return Britain in the Viking Age with a depth study about Viking York.

In ‘The Vikings: why did they come to the British Isles?’ pupils learnt about how and why the Vikings began to settle in Britain. In ‘The Great War: how did the Great War affect my local area?’ pupils momentarily leave their study of Viking Age Britain to consider the impact of the First World War on their local area at an appropriate time in the school year.

In this unit, pupils learn about the Great War and how it is commemorated. By looking at several specific local studies, pupils gain knowledge of how this war affected local people and their communities. This unit can be adapted to suit pupils' local contexts.

The Great War: how did the Great War affect local people and their communities?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Which of these medals were often awarded to soldiers during WWI?

One of the most prestigious medals that could be awarded was the {{ }} Cross.

people and things which are very important and highly respected

is shown when you choose to do something that frightens you

something you receive in recognition of an achievement 

Match the words to the correct definitions. 

extreme acts of courage and length of service

Medals could be awarded to soldiers for...

Competed in the 400m race in the 1908 Olympics

Became a Captain for the Royal Army Medical Corps 

Starting with the earliest, order these events from Captain Noel Chavasse's life.

War memorials are important to help us {{ }} those who lost their lives in WWI.

everybody who fought and died for Britain in WWI

only soldiers from the Whitehall area of London who fought during WWI

only soldiers who fought on the Western Front during WWI

Which soldiers are remembered at the Cenotaph?

In Britain there are only memorials to male soldiers who died during WWI.

In Britain there are memorials for male soldiers, animals and women.

In Britain there are memorials for just male and female soldiers.

Which of these statements is most accurate?

dedicated to those who lost their lives across the country

dedicated to those who lost their lives in a small area

a special day each year, dedicated to all those who lost their lives

Why is a red poppy a symbol of remembrance? 

On Remembrance Day, a two minute {{ }} is held.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Captain Noel Chavasse

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.