This lesson will help children to understand rationing during the Second World War / WW2. They will learn what rationing was, why it was introduced and which items were rationed, as well as how rationing affected people’s day to day lives.
This resource includes:
PowerPoint detailing what rationing was and and why it was introduced. Throughout the PowerPoint, there are various discussion questions to pose to your class – opportunities for partner talk/reflection/think, pair, share and feeding back to the class.
Three independent tasks to complete (including extension task). You can either complete all of the tasks or choose the most fitting task(s) for your class and ability levels.
Task 1 – Create a poster or double page spread detailing everything you have learned about rationing in WW2. Information mat included to help with this.
Task 2 – Design your own ration book or clothing coupon book.
Extension Task – Research wartime recipes and create an ingredients list and step-by-step method using ingredients that you could buy with your ration quota.
