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KS3 History: Refugees in World War 2- Should countries offer asylum?

KS3 History: Refugees in World War 2- Should countries offer asylum?

Subject: History

Age range: 11-14

Resource type: Lesson (complete)

Last updated

1 August 2026

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The aim of this lesson is to investigate why people become refugees during wartime and evaluate whether countries should accept refugees, using the Second World War as the main historical context.

Students begin by exploring the meaning of refugees and considering the reasons why people are forced to flee their homes during times of war, persecution and conflict. A modern case study of Syrian refugees provides a contemporary link, encouraging students to compare present-day refugee crises with those of the Second World War.

The lesson then examines how governments, including Britain, responded to the growing refugee crisis during the 1930s and 1940s. Students investigate the difficult decisions surrounding immigration policies, quotas and public opinion, evaluating the arguments for and against accepting refugees during wartime.

A case study of the Kindertransport introduces students to the experiences of Jewish children escaping Nazi persecution. Through historical sources, personal accounts and evidence, students explore the emotional impact of displacement and consider how refugees may have felt as they left their families, homes and countries behind.

Students analyse statistical evidence, historical interpretations and source material before reaching a balanced judgement on whether countries have a responsibility to offer sanctuary to those fleeing persecution.

The lesson concludes with an engaging true or false retrieval quiz, reinforcing key knowledge and addressing common misconceptions. Excellent historical video footage is included throughout to deepen students’ understanding and stimulate discussion.

This lesson provides an excellent foundation for GCSE History, developing students’ skills in historical enquiry, source analysis, interpretation, empathy, significance and evidence-based judgement.

An enquiry question is introduced at the start of the lesson and revisited throughout, enabling students to track their progress and develop a deeper understanding of one of the most important humanitarian issues arising from the Second World War.

Fully planned and ready to teach, this lesson develops historical enquiry, source analysis, interpretation, evaluation, empathy and retrieval skills.

Included in this lesson:
Fully editable PowerPoint
Refugees and the Kindertransport
Jewish refugees and Nazi persecution
Modern refugee comparison (Syria)
Historical source and statistics analysis
Empathy and judgement activities
True or false plenary
Retrieval practice
Differentiated resources and suggested teaching strategies

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KS3 History: World War 2 Complete Bundle - 23 Fully Resourced Lessons

This bundle covers the key events, experiences and turning points of the Second World War. It explores the causes of the war, major military campaigns and the impact of conflict on civilians in Britain and across the world. Students develop a secure understanding of significant events such as the invasion of Poland, Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, Pearl Harbor, D-Day, the Holocaust, and the atomic bombings of Japan. Alongside this, they examine key themes including appeasement, propaganda, rationing, evacuation, and leadership under Winston Churchill. The lessons are fully resourced and include: * source analysis * differentiation * retrieval practice * editable PowerPoints * discussion tasks * historical interpretations In the first 12 lessons, students will learn and understand key historical skills throughout such as continuity and change in the role and use of propaganda in World War 2, the causes and consequences of the policy of appeasement, breaking the Enigma Code or the evacuation of children, the similarities and differences of life on the Home Front, the significance of Winston Churchill and VE Day and interpretations about whether there really was a Blitz spirit. In lessons 13 to 23 students will learn and understand key historical skills throughout such as change and continuity in the types of warfare used, the causes and consequences of the evacuation of Dunkirk and the similarities and differences of Hitler’s invasion of Russia as compared to Napoleon. They will also learn about the significance of the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan, refugees in World War 2 as well as interpretations as to whether Sir Arthur ‘Bomber’ Harris should be considered a war hero or not. I have created and used these lessons on the Second World War to challenge and engage students, but also to show how much fun learning about this part of history really is. The lessons are as follows: L1 Causes of World War 2 L2 Appeasement L3 Winston Churchill L4 The Home Front - preparations L5 The Home Front - propaganda L6 The Home Front - rationing L7 The Home Front - women ***(free lesson)*** L8 Evacuation of children L9 The Blitz L10 The Enigma Code L11 Prisoners of war ***(free lesson)*** L12 VE Day L13 Overview of World War 2 ***(free lesson)*** L14 Invasion of Poland L15 Evacuation of Dunkirk L16 The Battle of Britain ***(free lesson)*** L17 The Battle of the Atlantic L18 Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union L19 Sir Arthur Bomber Harris L20 D-Day landings L21 The attack of Pearl Harbour L22 Dropping the of Atomic Bombs on Japan L23 Refugees in World War 2 Unfortunately due to TES restricting bundles to 20 resources, the free lessons of 7, 11, and 16 on World War 2 will need to be downloaded separately. Please review this resource to aid my planning with future bundles.

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KS3 History: World War 2 Complete Bundle - 13 Fully Resourced Lessons

This fully resourced KS3 History bundle focuses on the causes, events and consequences of the Second World War. Covering key events such as the rise of Hitler, the invasion of Poland, Dunkirk, the Blitz, Pearl Harbor, D-Day, the Holocaust and VE Day, this bundle provides engaging lessons that help students develop both substantive knowledge and historical skills. The lessons are fully resourced and include source analysis, differentiation, retrieval practice, editable PowerPoints, discussion task and historical interpretations. Students will learn and understand key historical skills throughout such as change and continuity in the types of warfare used in World War 2, the causes and consequences of the evacuation of Dunkirk and the similarities and differences of Hitler’s invasion of Russia as compared to Napoleon. They will also learn about the significance of the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan, VE Day, collaborators and refugees in World War 2 as well as interpretations as to whether Sir Arthur ‘Bomber’ Harris should be considered a war criminal or a hero. The lessons are as follows: L1 Overview of World War 2 ***(free lesson)*** L2 Invasion of Poland L3 Evacuation of Dunkirk L4 The Battle of Britain ***(free lesson)*** L5 The Battle of the Atlantic L6 Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union L7 Sir Arthur Bomber Harris L8 D-Day landings L9 The attack on Pearl Harbour L10 Dropping of the Atomic Bombs on Japan L11 The role of Collaborators L12 Refugees in World War II L13 VE Day This bundle includes retrieval practice activities, suggested teaching strategies and differentiated materials. All lessons come in PowerPoint format if there is a wish to adapt and change. I have also included two free lessons in the bundle to give an idea of what is being offered.

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