World Wars Worksheet - KS1 - Intermediate
World Wars worksheet for Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7). Intermediate level history practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Exploring History: World Wars for Young Learners
Ages 5-7, Intermediate Level
Instructions: This worksheet introduces young learners to the concept of World Wars. Through engaging activities, students will learn about key figures, events, and changes during this period. Each activity is designed to develop historical awareness and understanding.
Timeline Sequencing
Place these events in the correct order on a timeline. Use the words 'before' and 'after' to help you decide where each event goes.
1. World War I began
2. World War II began
3. World War I ended
4. World War II ended
Significant Individuals
Match each important person to their role during the World Wars. Draw a line from the name to the correct description.
Draw a line to match each one
World War Vocabulary
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank. Use the words to complete the sentences about World Wars.
Word bank: soldier, tank, battle, peace
1. A person who fights in a war is called a ____.
2. A large vehicle used in wars is a ____.
3. A fight between armies is a ____.
4. When a war ends, there is ____.
Comparing Then and Now
Look at the pictures and decide if they show something from the past or present. Write 'past' or 'present' in the box.
(First aeroplanes)
(Old warships)
(Modern cars)World War I and II Facts
Answer the following questions about World War I and II. Use your knowledge to fill in the blanks.
1. World War I started in ____.
2. World War II ended in ____.
3. The main countries involved in World War I were ____.
4. A famous leader during World War II was ____.
Role of Women in Wars
Learn about the important roles women played during the wars. Write down two roles women had during the wars.
1. Women worked as ____.
2. Women also helped by ____.
Changes in Transport
Identify how transport changed from the past to present. Write 'past' or 'present' for each type of transport.
(Horse-drawn carriages)
(Steam trains) (Jet planes) (Electric cars)World War Artifacts
Look at the pictures of artifacts from the World Wars. Write what you think each artifact is used for.
(Helmet)
(Medal)
(Radio)
(Map)Activity 1: 1914 ; 1939 ; 1918 ; 1945
Activity 2: King George VI ; Florence Nightingale ; Unknown Soldier ; Alan Turing
Activity 3: soldier ; tank ; battle ; peace
Activity 4: past ; present ; past ; present
Activity 5: 1914 ; 1945 ; UK, France, Germany ; Winston Churchill
Activity 6: nurses ; working in factories
Activity 7: past ; past ; present ; present
Activity 8: Protection ; Award ; Communication ; Navigation
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