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Instructional Video

Beyond Wires and Pigeons - Communications in World War 1

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Telegraphs and pigeons may all seem passe, but at one point in time they were at the cutting edge of technology. Explore the evolution of technology and how it affected communication during World War I. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
military history, post world war i, causes of world war i, world war i, communication, communication technology, european history, world events, world geography, telegraphs
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • After watching the video, conduct a class discussion on the importance of communication during World War I 
  • Flip your class by assigning the video as homework
Classroom Considerations
  • Part of a Technology and Warfare in World War I series
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Very well-researched resource with many interesting facts and details
  • Keeps the attention of viewers with interesting narration and a variety of images 
Cons
  • None
Common Core
RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.7