Learn more about the Grand Alliance with a scaffolded lesson plan that includes four activities. Class members use primary sources to complete a map exercise, understand the goals and objectives of each individual nation, and participate in a lively class discussion. 

Concepts

winston churchill, world war ii, the allied powers, joseph stalin, european history, primary source analysis

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Additional Tags

grand alliance, winston churchill, world war ii, social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• To extend learning during activity four, turn a general discussion into a debate where each group's perspectives emulate their particular country's interest
• Differentiate the lesson for GATE learners by having them reenact The Postdam Conference in groups of three, where each is assigned the role of a particular president

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils must understand how to deal with primary sources before implementing the lesson plan; provided links with activities to develop primary source skills help with understanding but teacher may need to scaffold
• While s the first in a series of four lessons, it is also good as a standalone 

Pros

• The lesson provides everything needed for preparation, from assessments to learning objectives and how to extend the lesson
• Activities flow cohesively and allow for educators to begin with the basics before providing more complex activities

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.9-10.2 RL.11-12.10a W.9-10.1.a L.11-12.1.a L.11-12.2.a L.11-12.3.a RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.7 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.7