History KS3 / GCSE: World War Two with Dan Snow
Historian and presenter Dan Snow introduces some of his favourite clips from the BBC archive, perfect for exploring World War Two with your class.
These short films are split into two categories - The Home Front and The Holocaust.
They're suitable for teaching KS3 and KS4/GCSE history in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and National 4/5 history in Scotland.
Highlights include:
- Andrew Marr looks at the treatment of Italian immigrants in Britain
- Larry Lamb investigates the use of fake news by Britain during World War Two
- Neil Oliver examines the plans made by Britain to prepare for a possible German invasion
- The story of Anka, who survived Auschwitz and gave birth to a daughter, Eva.
The Home Front
The Holocaust
These short films contain scenes which viewers may find upsetting. The films are intended for classroom use but teacher review is recommended prior to watching with your pupils. You know best the limit of your pupils, and BBC Teach does not accept any responsibility for pupil distress.