The
Evacuees
The
effects of war seen through children's eyes
Years 4 to 7
Details
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The Evacuees offers students an opportunity to observe the early days of World War 2 from the viewpoint of a school student.
As the world-changing events leading to the conflict begin to unfold around them, they are able to identify ways in which war affects people like themselves.
Students are also given a large amount of information about this pivotal period of Twentieth Century history.
Features
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Chronology
The adventure follows a chronological framework through 1939 as events lead towards the declaration of war by Britain and the events of the first evacuations of children from cities.
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Historical understanding
The Evacuees addresses the many problems evacuated suburban children, and their host families, experienced diring the First Evacuation.
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Organisation and communication
Students are introduced to many of the terms and expressions used during this period, ad understanding of which can help assist their reading of other related materials.
A narration facility is available to help children with reading difficulties.
Worksheets and a user guide are provided to assist teacher's planning. The latter also contains a quick guide to the structure of the adventure to assist busy teachers.
Format
Pricing
within
Australia
CD for Windows and Mac
Single user: $99.00 (inc GST)
Site licence: $198.00 (inc GST)