Homefront: Wales in World War 2
Find out about the WW2 Homefront in Wales by exploring real photographs, objects, paintings and audio recordings within the Amgueddfa Cymru collection.
Discover how the outbreak of war affected every part of life for people in Wales; from rationing food and clothes, to making bombs in factories. Learn how important women were to the Homefront and how daily life changed for children.
This interactive resource has been designed to be explored by an individual or shared as a presentation within the classroom. Revisiting the resource and focusing progressively on each section is advised.
It has been created with progression Step 2 in mind but can be adapted easily for all learners.
Explore the interactive book above or click the thumbnail below to download a PDF which can be listened to using the ‘Read Aloud’ feature.
Your Homefront | How to research your local community during WW2
This resource demonstrates simple ways to research history online, with a focus on the WW2 Homefront.
Curriculum
HUMANITIES | Enquiry, exploration and investigation inspire curiosity about the world, its past, present and future.
The learners’ journey through this Area will encourage enquiry and discovery, as they are challenged to be curious and to question, to think critically and to reflect upon evidence. An enquiring mind stimulates new and creative thinking, through which learners can gain a deeper understanding of the concepts underpinning humanities, and their application in local, national and global contexts. Such thinking can help learners to understand human experiences and the natural world better.
Enquiry is more than an academic exercise; it enables reflection, which can help learners understand the human condition. This, in turn, can add meaning to learners’ own lives and contribute to their sense of place and worldview.
