Conscientious Objectors LO: To gain depth of knowledge and understanding of the treatment and attitudes towards CO’s

‘Conscientious objectors were cowards’ How far do you agree or disagree with this statement? starter: Mark your initial thinking in the opinion line below I completely disagree I completely agree

2. Look and listen to the extracts on the BBCWW1 page and 1. Read p 90-92 of the white text book and create a spider diagram to show Military service Act Grounds for exemption Tribunals and their verdicts Attitudes towards them Treatment of conchies 2. Look and listen to the extracts on the BBCWW1 page and

3. In groups make a list of evidence that could be used to support the following interpretations They were cowards and shirkers. They were courageous and brave.

‘Conscientious objectors were cowards’ How far do you agree or disagree with this statement? Plenary: Now mark your thinking in the opinion line below I completely disagree I completely agree Discuss with your neighbour if and why your opinion has changed.

Website links BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01xl7mk National Archives http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/conscientiousobjectors.htm Schoolhistory http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/lessons/impactofwar/wwiexemption.html Historylearningsite http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/conscientious_objectors.htm Spartacus educational http://spartacus-educational.com/FWWncf.htm?menu=FWWhome