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World War I Teacher Resources
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In this causes of World War I activity, students learn the long term and short term causes that led the world into war. After they've examined the lesson thoroughly, students write an essay over the topic.
Tenth graders decipher the long and short term causes of World War I. They follow through by studying the history of the present day situation in the Balkans and simulating peace talks with presentations.
Students explore the reasons why the United States entered into World War I and how that conflict effected the United States and Europe politically, economically and socially.
Ninth graders read first hand accounts of soldiers' lives during World War I, examine historical timeline of major events during war, and research and listen to clips of popular music of the time.
Seventh graders examine the role of women in World War I. In this World War I lesson, 7th graders analyze photographs and posters from the war and discuss the role of women on the homefront.
In this World War I and the Russian Revolution worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages and respond to 91 short answer questions.
Students explore the events that led to American entry into World War I. For this American history lesson, students examine the policies of Woodrow Wilson at the dawn of the war, analyze challenges to the neutrality policy of the U.S., and explore the imminent participation of the U.S. in the war. Students research primary and secondary sources to create political cartoons and write essays regarding the topics.
Eleventh graders examine the global consequences of nineteenth-century imperialism and the causes of World War I. They listen to a teacher-led lecture about Archduke Franz Ferdinand, imperialism, militarism, nationalism, and alliances. Students take notes and participate in a discussion.
Students analyze statistical data found on the Web relevant to the medical records from World War I. After completing a worksheet that is provided, they evaluate the effects of WWI--both short- and long-term.
Students explore storytelling by reading a book with their class. In this Christmas holiday activity, students read the book The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree and discuss the era of the book, specifically World War I. Students answer questions about the book on a reading comprehension worksheet.