The Second World War

by Sean Lang

Published 26 August 1993
The Second World War is a core text for Y9 at key stage 3 of the history national curriculum. It forms a component of the Cambridge History Programme, an investigative course which provides a coherent and progressive programme of history and offers teachers practical guidance on assessment. The Second World War features enquiry-based units which pose key historical questions; a careful balance of investigation and explanation; overview sections to introduce and consolidate themes and concepts; activities ranging in difficulty and an Attainment Target matrix for pupils and teachers.

The Cambridge History Programme is an investigative course which provides a coherent and progressive programme of history for the national curriculum. The Second World War Teacher's Resource Book accompanies the pupils' book, The Second World War, and includes a rationale, teaching objectives and practical ideas for each unit, guidance on teacher assessment and photocopiable resource sheets with lively classroom activities.


This book is written for the key stage 3 history unit: the twentieth century world is an extension of The Second World War by the same author. Historical coverage extends from a view of the world at the turn of the century, through the upheavals of the First and Second World Wars to the present day. Students are given an overview of the main events and developments of the twentieth century, and are introduced to issues of political, economic and social importance.The book also includes particular depth studies.