About This Lesson
2025 marks the 60th anniversary of Winston Churchill's death, one of the 20th century's most influential leaders. This lesson plan invites high school students (grades 9–12) to critically examine Churchill's multifaceted life. Through engaging activities, students explore his wartime leadership during WWII, his literary achievements, and his controversial colonial policies. From inspiring rhetoric during the Blitz to his complex postwar vision, Churchill’s legacy provides rich opportunities for discussion on leadership, morality, and historical impact.
Aligned with Common Core and C3 standards, this 50–60-minute lesson includes dynamic elements such as a bell-ringer activity, a mini-lecture, group projects, and a class debate on Churchill’s heroism and flaws. By incorporating visual aids, interactive discussions, and critical evaluations of his role in shaping the modern world, the lesson offers a balanced approach to understanding this iconic yet divisive figure. Perfect for fostering critical thinking and historical empathy, this resource equips students to analyze leadership and its far-reaching consequences.
