Teaching objectives of the lesson
Students will learn how Malta was involved in the Second World War, how the enemy attacked Malta, how the British and the Maltese defended the islands and how did the war effect the everyday life of the Maltese.

Resources for the lesson
• Three video clips from YouTube about Malta during the Second World War;
• Power point presentation in pdf format on Malta and the Second World War (Maltese and English version);
• Marking scheme for the questions in the power point (Maltese and English version).

Step 1
To open the YouTube link to watch the video clip on Malta’s air raid bombings during the Second World War CLICK HERE.

To open the YouTube link to watch the video clip that highlights the most important facts about Malta during the Second World War CLICK HERE.

Task
While watching the video clip, list FOUR facts you learned about Malta during the Second World War.

Step 2
Open the power point presentation in pdf format on Malta during the Second World War.

Step 3
Observe carefully each picture source and the written text on each slide. Choose the language version (Maltese or English) which suits you best.

Step 4
Once you went through all the slides in the power point, refer to the last two slides with the questions (Maltese or English version). Read the questions carefully before attempting to answer them.

Step 5
To open the YouTube link to watch the video clip on the granting of the George Cross CLICK HERE.

Task
After watching the video clip, briefly explain THREE reasons why Malta was granted the George Cross medal by King George VI.

Step 6
Start answering the questions on a word document in this manner:

• Type in bold each question from the power point.
• Type in normal font the answer under each question.
• Enter a line space between each question.
• Use the clues in the questions (e.g. ‘Use slide 7 and 8 to help you answer’) to look for the answers in the power point.

Step 7
To assess your work, download the pdf file with the marking scheme with the same name of the power point presentation. Here you can match your answers with the model answers in the marking scheme and rate your work from a total of 20 marks.