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LESSON PLAN
(DOUBLE LESSON = 90 MINUTES)
DATE: 11/4/14
YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 11 – STAGE ONE
SUBJECT: MODERN HISTORY
LESSON TOPIC:
The Treaty of Versailles
LESSON AIM:
To understand the creation of the Treaty of
Versailles and have knowledge of who was
involved, when it happened and how in particular
it affected Germany.
BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE:
Students will be familiar with WWI and its
progression and ending with the armistice. They
will also be familiar with the key players in WWI
(eg: Allies and central powers).
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KNOWLEDGE OUTCOMES:
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SKILLS OUTCOMES:
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Understanding how the Treaty of
Versailles was formed – key players
Learning the motives and aims of the
Treaty
Looking at the role of the League of
nations – influence of Woodrow’s 14
points
Gaining an understanding of the differing
opinions and people involved in the
Treaty of Versailles.
Looking at the effects that the Treaty of
Versailles had on Germany and the
central powers socially and politically.
What was Germany’s reaction to it?
Were they involved?
Analysing primary and secondary sources
Building research and critical thinking
skills
Able to identify key historical dates and
terms
Analysing and identifying different
historical perspectives and ideas
Identifying links between events, people
and places
Mapping skills
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A recount of what was covered in the previous lesson
to establish knowledge, time, place and continuity.
(End of WWI, Armistice).
LESSON OVERVIEW
(5 MIN)
Introducing the Treaty of Versailles and key figures–
what it entailed, who was involved, where and when
it happened, League of Nations and 14 points. Use
visual aid of PowerPoint. Students should be note
taking.
INTRODUCTION TO NEW TOPIC
(10 MIN)
Watch clip from BBC documentary ‘The Peacemakers’.
Reiterates key dates, places and figures. Introduces
the League of Nations and Woodrow’s 14 points.
VIDEO CLIP
(6 MIN)
Discussion as a group of video clip – views of people
involved, was there underlying tension? Was Germany
invited? Was that fair? What do you think of a world
government? What was their aim?
GENERAL GROUP DISCUSSION
(5 MIN)
Discussion of the guilt clause and reparations
Germany had to pay. The loss of land from Germany
and other central powers. The strict rules imposed on
them. How did Germany react and why? Use visual
aide of PowerPoint. Students should be note taking.
DIDACTIC
(10 MIN)
Each group is given the worksheet provided with
three different sources to study and a set of questions
to complete. Sources analysis contains a cartoon, a
map of Germany before 1919 and after and finally an
article from a newspaper after the signing of the
Treaty.
GROUP ACTIVITY – SOURCE ANALYSIS
(20 MIN)
Groups will then share with the class their views and
answers.
CLASS DISCUSSION
(5 MIN)
View short YouTube clip ‘Germany and the Treaty of
Versailles’ (1:48 – 5:06). The presents the
consequences of the Treaty of Versailles, the success
and failures and if everyone was happy with the
outcomes of the Treaty of Versailles.
VIDEO CLIP
(5 MIN)
Each student is to write a short reflection on the
Treaty of Versailles. Do you believe it was created
fairly or not? Was the outcome reasonable or not? Did
it have the effect it was created to? Students must
back up their answers with historical evidence.
INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION
(15 MIN)
DEBRIEF
(9 MIN)
Reflect what students have learnt and a time for any
questions. Instructions for homework will be given.
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Complete readings on pages 45 – 47 on the Weimar government in preparation for the next lesson.
HOMEWORK:
FORMATIVE ASSESMENT: Complete online quiz about Treaty of Versailles
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/standard/history/1890_1920/treaty_of_versailles/quiz/q51097277/.
SUMMATIVE ASSESMENT: Start thinking about what topic you are going to do your major essay on
and begin researching essay questions.
RESOURCES
BOOKS
WEBSITES
VIDEOS
Student textbook
BBC bitesize history quiz http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/standard/history/1890_1920/treaty_of_versailles/quiz/q51097277/
BBC Documentary ‘The Peacemakers’ (14:40 – 19:15)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8uWgbRd8So
Youtube clip ‘Germany and the Treaty of Versailles’ (1:48 – 5:06)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfn_qHsfH6I,
Newspaper article
The New York Tribune, June 23, 1919. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83030214/191906-23/ed-1/seq-1/#words=peace+treaty
PRIMARY AND
SECONDARY
SOURCES
Maps
www.oldmapsonline.com
Cartoon
Will Dyson, ‘Peace and Cannon Fodder’, The Daily Herald, London, 17th May, 1919
PowerPoint presentations to accompany when talking about new subject areas.
OTHER
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