Timeline
1918 · The First World War armistice
After the lesson, cut out the card in the pack and place it near 1918 on your timeline.
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At 11 o'clock in the morning of 11 November 1918, the guns of the First World War stopped firing. Every year, at that same minute, we stand still for two whole minutes of silence.
§ Parent briefing
…of 1918, the guns of the First World War fell silent.
At 11 o'clock in the morning of 11 November 1918, the guns of the First World War stopped firing. Every year, at that same minute, we stand still for two whole minutes of silence.
§ Today's cumulative learning
Small pieces to add to your growing timeline, maps, and word treasury.
Timeline
After the lesson, cut out the card in the pack and place it near 1918 on your timeline.
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World map
Find the UK, France and Belgium. Add a poppy marker in Flanders, across the Channel from the UK.
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Word treasury
Use the card in the pack, then add “Armistice” to your word treasury.
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§ Today's print pack
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After the lesson
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Parent note & follow-up
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