Exploring the Major Causes & Contributions of WWII Through the Lens of the “Big Six”
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Authors
Kauldhar, Anita
Darrach, Samantha
Date
2015-04-19
Type
other
Language
en
Keyword
Historical Thinking Concepts , World War II , Causes of WWII , Historical Perspective; , Hitler , Historical Significance , Major Battles WWII , Blitzkrieg , Women , Big Six , Ethical dimension , Japanese Internment , Continuity and Change , Contributions of war effort
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Abstract
The resource pack uses the historical thinking concepts (“Big Six”) to explore the main causes of
World War II, Canada’s contribution to the war, and its affect on societal groups. The goal of the
resource pack is to use the ‘Big Six’ as a focal point that allows students to de-construct
events/views during the Second World War. Students will explore one historical thinking concept
in each of the lessons to reflect the curriculum expectations. In addition to using one of the “Big
Six,” each lesson also focuses on a different theme about WWII (i.e., understanding the historical
significance of major battles, historical perspectives about Hitler, analyzing evidence to grasp the
role of women, making ethical judgments about the Japanese internment, building connections
with cause and consequences about the Blitzkrieg/other causes of WWII, exploring continuity
and change by comparing Canada’s contribution to war effort in WWI and WWII). By exploring
primary and secondary sources about the Second World War, students will become historical
detectives and critical thinkers.
Description
Historical thinking resource pack of 6 history lesson plans for Queen's University Faculty of Education B.Ed. course: Intermediate-Senior History CURR335.