Teaching Resources
This enquiry examines how far the common picture of the First World War soldier is accurate. Students start with a closer look at trenches, how they were lived in and how the trench system was supposed to work. This information is then set in the wider context of the routine of a soldier in France and Belgium, and how he spent his time. This includes taking part in an attack ‘over the top’, but goes on to look at some of the many jobs that were necessary in order to support the fighting troops.

The enquiry is based on doing ‘local‘(or ’localised‘) history. The students should build knowledge and understanding of what life was like at home for the serviceman or woman before the First World War. They should also get a sense of what life was like for the person in the theatre of war in which they served. They should become more aware of opportunities and challenges when working constructively with sources to build knowledge and understanding.

This enquiry examines how effective medical care was on the Western Front in the First World War. The principal focus will be on looking at medical care by the British Army. The enquiry will look at a range of sources and encourage students to evaluate their impact before reaching a judgement as to the effectiveness of medical care on the Western Front.

This enquiry examines key elements of the Battle of Manchester Hill on 21st March 1918. The enquiry focuses on developing students’ source skills through analysis of historical evidence. It may be necessary to define the term ‘Pals’ with students, as the enquiry focuses on the role of the Manchester Pals within the battle. It is designed to be a stand-alone lesson that can be done around the time of the centenary commemoration of the battle or can be fitted in to a wider scheme of work looking at the First World War.
