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First World War Assessment
Here is a really neat assessment, perfect for middle schoolers who have just learned about WWI. The assessment covers the causes and effects of WWI, causes of WWII, the Treaty of Versailles, trench warfare, and key players of the war in...
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Life in the Trenches
Students examine changing military practices. In this World War I lesson, students explore the conditions, health, routine, spare time, and communications associated with trench warfare. Students also analyze the Defense of the Realm Act...
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1914-1918: The World at War
Thorough and engaging, this presentation details the causes and contexts of World War I on all fronts. It covers "the spark" that began it all, as well as the effect of technology on weaponry and the role of women on the home front and...
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The Trenches
In this World War I study guide activity, students investigate trench warfare. Students read sections of information and examine trench diagrams. Students respond to 9 short answer question regarding the information presented.
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Trench Warfare Crossword Puzzle
In this trench warfare crossword puzzle worksheet, learners use the 12 clues to identify the correct words and names that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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Trench Diagram A
In this World War I study guide worksheet, students uncover details about trench warfare. Students examine a trench diagram in order to understand its functions.
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Trench Diagram B
In this World War I study guide worksheet, students discover details regarding trench warfare. Students examine a trench diagram in order to understand its functions.
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Trench Definitions
In this vocabulary worksheet, students match words related to trenches with their correct definitions, then "copy into their glossaries." Link to additional activities included.
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Life In the Trenches
In this wartime worksheet, students read a one page text about soldiers life while fighting in the trenches. Included are disturbing pictures and graphic quotations from former soldiers. There are no questions.
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World War I
A thorough and engaging look at World War I, this slideshow details the start, strategies, and surrender of "The Great War." The breadth of this presentation could sustain an entire unit on World War I, and could be split into several...
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World War I
In this online interactive world history learning exercise, students answer 20 multiple choice questions regarding World War I. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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World War 1 Crossword
In this World War I learning exercise, students fill in a crossword that asks questions about World War I. Students fill in 15 answers to the crossword.
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World War One Wordsearch
In this World War I worksheet, students fill in a wordsearch that asks questions about World War I. Students find 20 words about World War I.
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Sergeant York
In this World War I worksheet, high schoolers watch the film "Sergeant York," and then respond to 40 short answer questions about the movie of a World War I hero.
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Prepping for a World War I Test
Review your WWI unit with this helpful resource. Young historians group up, complete a series of web-based activities, take a pop quiz, and examine the contents of a trunk considering items that would be most important during WWI. The...
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War One
In-depth look at World War I. Includes summaries of the war years; sound clips of eye-witness accounts; virtual tours of trenches on the Western Front; maps; articles and overviews; and similar resources.
First World War
Safe Surf: Summary Timeline
This site contains a timeline of World War I. Each year is separated in the timeline. Includes links to all kinds of information about the war.
US National Archives
Nara: Military Resources World War I
A compilation of resources on World War I from the National Archives and Records Administration, including links to external sites.