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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: History
Lesson Topic: 2.2 To what extent was the League of Nations a success?
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the main aims of the League of Nations.
  • Analyse at least three areas where the League succeeded and three where it failed.
  • Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the League and formulate a balanced judgement.
  • Use specific examples to construct an exam‑style response.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • PowerPoint presentation on the League’s aims, successes, and failures
  • Handout with the quick‑reference table
  • Large world map showing disputed territories
  • Worksheet for paired analysis
  • Sticky notes for the exit ticket
 Introduction:
Begin with a striking Woodrow Wilson quote about “making the world safe for democracy” to spark interest. Ask students to recall what they know about the Treaty of Versailles and why an international body was proposed after WWI. Explain that today they will assess the League’s successes and failures against its original objectives, using a checklist to self‑monitor their understanding.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Students write a brief response to the opening quote and share ideas – checks prior knowledge.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Present the League’s aims and creation with slides and the world map – direct instruction.
  3. Successes gallery walk (12'): Groups rotate around poster stations on health, labour, and dispute settlement; record key points on worksheet – collaborative learning.
  4. Failures analysis (12'): Whole‑class discussion using the quick‑reference table; students annotate reasons on sticky notes – guided discussion.
  5. Balanced judgement activity (10'): Pairs write a short paragraph weighing successes vs. failures, citing at least two examples each – application.
  6. Peer review & feedback (5'): Pairs exchange paragraphs and assess using a rubric – formative assessment.
  7. Exit ticket (3'): Write one sentence summarising the League’s overall legacy – retrieval check.
Conclusion:
Summarise that the League achieved notable progress in health, labour standards and minor dispute resolution, yet its structural flaws and lack of enforcement led to major failures. Remind students to use the balanced‑judgement framework when answering exam questions. For homework, assign the revision mind‑map worksheet to compare successes and failures.