KS2 History: World War One - Did you know?

A collection to help teach KS2 students about History focusing on World War One.

The animations are suitable for teaching History at KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and at 2nd level in Scotland.

Attacks by the sea. video

An animation about an attack that targeted key parts of the British coastline and the impact it had on one town.

Attacks by the sea

Life in the trenches. video

A look at what life was like in World War One for soldiers on the front line and the conditions that they had to live in.

Life in the trenches

Animals during World War One. video

Animals were key to the success of World War One and this article explains why.

Animals during World War One

Methods of transport. video

This animation looks at why the various methods of transport were important and how they were used during World War One.

Methods of transport

Wilfred Owen's poems. video

Explore the work of Wilfred Owen as a poet and why his writing is important in reflecting on World War One.

Wilfred Owen's poems

Edith Cavell. video

Find out about the life of Edith Cavell and how her bravery makes her a World War One hero.

Edith Cavell