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Comparing the First and Second World Wars

Change and Continuity

Students will work to extrapolate the differences between Canada’s experience in The First World War as compared to The Second World War. In reviewing and researching a variety of topics, they will draw conclusions about both wars, and try to identify the forces of change at work between the wars.

Themes: First World War, Second World War
Levels: Intermediate, Secondary

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Activation: How do you know that something has changed?

Exploration: What do demographics tell us about a changing Canada?

Communicate: Was the Second World War going to be different from the First World War?

Lesson Duration

1 class period (75 minutes)

Lesson Materials

Comparative History Worksheets

Preparation

Students should have access to alternative online and print resources.

Notes For Educators

Helping students to understand the complex concept of CHANGE in history isn’t always easy. We think change is apparent, but there are many things that change gradually or even invisibly that make change difficult to see and measure in history.

Try the game: “Change 3 Things” to help students understand “WHY” things change.

Establishing a learning community in your classroom is an important step for any successful lesson. Several instructional strategies in this lesson can help to build a sense of community.