WORLD WAR II – HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
You can choose which tasks you would like to do but you must complete three for the first half term and three pieces of homework for the second half term by
the due dates at the bottom on the page. You must do at least one task from each area over the term. Remember, you can decide how to display your work.
Either complete the work in your homework book or take a photo and stick it in your book (if you have made a model etc.).
Communication, language and
literacy
Mathematical development
Knowledge and understanding of
the world
Creative/Physical development
Imagine you are an evacuee.
Write a postcard home to your
family explaining what has
happened to you.
Make up 4 World War II maths
word problems involving all four
operations. Try them out on
someone at home.
Research what school life was
like for children who were living
in World War II.
Create a game that children
might have played in World War
II. Write instructions to teach
others how to play it.
Research rationing and write a
menu using those ingredients.
Create a timeline of events that
occurred in World War II.
Research what the blackout was
and the effect it had on people.
Create your own model tank or
gas mask.
Draw and explain what 6 things
you would want to take with you
if you were evacuated.
Find out the cost of rationed
items. How much would you spend
for a week’s food?
Find out about what the Enigma
machine did and where it was
based.
Design a parachute for a toy
that would keep it safe.
Make a newspaper report of a
bombing on your street.
Write your name using Morse
code. Can you also construct a
message?
Find out where children where
evacuated from and to in
England. Show this on a map.
Research World War II
propaganda posters.
Make your own picture in their
style.
Design a poster persuading
people to join the army.
Can you find out any number
facts to do with World War II?
How many countries/people were
involved?
Find out the original meaning of
the propaganda “Keep calm and
carry on”.
Make an air raid shelter. Think
about which materials would be
best to use.
First half term – by end of October 2013
Second half term – by 20th December 2013
Keep
all your
work
neat!
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