World War 1 Rich Task

As part of their study of World War 1, Middleton Park School in Aberdeen developed a collaborative learning experience for Primary 4 and 5 on the subject of the 1914 Christmas Truce.

What makes this material stand out is:

– The number of partners involved. The pupils worked with a school chaplain (who was key to pulling it all together), a local artist, football coaches and the school vocal instructor.
– The final product of the learning was a film made by the pupils themselves: https://vimeo.com/114475809

By creating this film, the pupils were able to not only consider the question themselves but to allow a much wider audience, including pupils, parents and the wider community to reflect on those amazing events of 1914. Incredibly, this film has now been watched in 19 different countries!

Attached is a full Topic Outline plus supplementary information, which will enable you to develop a similar topic in your school.

Christmas Truce IDL Topic Outline
Christmas Truce IDL supplementary information