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Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this World War I lesson, students examine World War I posters. Students investigate the use of propaganda strategies in the posters and discuss the visual metaphors.
Ninth graders examine the main events of World War I and identify the major points of the Treaty of Versailles. They read and discuss a scenario about boys fighting at school and create a treaty, read the poem "The Sentry" by Wilfred Owen, and write an "I Am" poem.
Eleventh graders explore the origins of the Prohibition Movement in the United States. In small groups, they analyze the influence of World War I in the passage of the eighteenth amendment. Students explain how different demographics of society responded to the Prohibition Movement. They explain how alcohol began to be sold on the Black-market once it was outlawed.
Students research the weaons used in World War I, hen create a slideshow presentation or a brochure to show their information.
Seventh graders research the political, societal, and economic factors of World War I, World War II, and the 2001 war against terrorism. They participate in class discussions, write journal entries, and conduct Internet research. Students then complete a matrix on the three events and write a comparison of the three wars.
In this World War I activity, students read the provided selection titled "American Power Tips the Balance," and then respond to 4 main idea and critical thinking questions about America's involvement the war.
Students compare and contrast the daily lives of soldiers in World War I and Vietnam. In this American War analysis lesson plan, students read background information about Vietnam and World War I. Students work in groups to write and produce a newscast about the conditions of the everyday soldier on the ground. Students are assigned roles, research the given questions, and present their newscasts.
Young scholars consider the efforts of Americans during World War I. In this World War I lesson, students examine primary sources their instructors have gathered about the war on the home front. Young scholars share their findings with their classmates.
Middle schoolers use the internet and other resources to research weapons of World War I. After exploring submarines, machine guns, poison gas, tanks and airplanes, students document the impact of each weapon and how it changed the strategies of war. They write an essay containing their findings.
In this world history learning exercise, middle schoolers create their own chart and poster showing some major events of World War I by following the steps outlined on these 3 pages.