The Animals’ War
The Centenary of the First World War is an ideal opportunity to look at the role of animals during that time.
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The Centenary of the First World War is an ideal opportunity to look at the role of animals during that time.
The Animals’ War: History KS3 lesson plans
These lessons make use of a wide range of sources such as photographs, letters, historical documents and personal accounts. Many of these are sourced courtesy of the collections of the Imperial War Museum. The lesson...
Go to resourceThe Animals’ War: Historical documents
These historical documents accompany The Animals’ War lesson plans for History KS3. The following scanned images of the original documents are contained in the zip file below. 1a and 1b) Letter written by Freda,...
Go to resourceThe Animals’ War: Contemporary personal accounts
These personal accounts accompany The Animals’ War lesson plans for History KS3. Please download the PDFs below.
Go to resourceThe Animals’ War: Photo library
The Centenary of the First World War is an ideal opportunity to look at the role of animals during that time. These photos are of animals used in the war.
Go to resourceAnimals in WWI: Messengers and protectors
Student factsheet on the role of animals as messengers, protectors and companions in WWI (A4, 4pp)
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