• Target Keystage(s): Key Stage 3,
• Curriculum Subject(s): Citizenship, History,
• Who Do We Think We Are Theme(s): Britishness, national identity/values & 2012 Games, History/Settlement,

Above: Walter Tull

This Key Stage 3 unit of study about the life of Walter Tull was written by Dan Lyndon, Head of History at Henry Compton School (London). The unit comprises 6 lessons which provide opportunities for young people to investigate Tull's life experiences as a black British army officer and football player at the turn of the 20th century and, thus, explore issues of identity, diversity and citizenship through the lens of history.

The key learning objectives for young people are:

• To use a range of sources to discover about Walter Tull's early life and think about his significance as a historical figure
• To explore Walter Tull's importance in the history of modern football
• To investigate the Bristol Scandal where Tull was racially abused and formulate a response in the form of a commentary on the match
• To use a variety of sources to explore Tull's experience as a soldier and reflect on the significance of his promotion to become the first black officer in command of white soldiers
• To examine a variety of sources about the death of Tull and, building on knowledge gained from the whole module, create a film showing the historical significance of Tull
• To evaluate the work completed and reflect on the key learning outcomes
• To host a debate on the historical significance of Walter Tull with other pupils from different schools and conclude by deciding how to remember him appropriately.

The key questions covered over the course of the six lessons are as follows:

• Who was Walter Tull?
• What do the primary sources tell us about Britain in the early 20th century?
• What were Tull's experiences as a professional footballer?
• What happened when Walter Tull played against Bristol City in 1909?
• What does the Bristol Scandal tell us about race relations in Edwardian Britain?
• What is the significance of Tull's experiences in the British Army?
• How should the death of Walter Tull be remembered?
• Should Walter Tull be awarded the Military Cross or would it be more appropriate to celebrate his life in a different way?

To view the module overview and download the six lesson plans please select the links to the attachments shown below:

• Module overview: Walter Tull - An Officer, a Footballer and a Gentleman
• Lesson plans for the Key Stage 3 unit of study about Walter Tull
  
  Further information about how this module was originally taught by Dan Lyndon at Henry Compton School is also available on the WDWTWA website. Please select the following link to review Dan's Reflective Learning Journey.