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This The Soldier’s Experience—Vietnam versus World War I lesson plan also includes:
- The Price of Freedom: Americans at War Exhibit
- Supporting Images and Worksheets (.zip)
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- Primary Source
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The Vietnam War and World War I were two very important—and different—wars. To understand the differences, and similarities, class members watch videos, examine primary source documents, and then create a newscast that examines the conditions experienced by World War I and Vietnam GIs.
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Instructional Ideas
- Add a note-taking tool or graphic organizer, so class members remain engaged during group presentation
- Flip the lesson by requiring groups to work on portions of their newscast outside of class
Classroom Considerations
- Time needed to prepare the newscasts may vary depending on your individual middle and high schoolers
- 14th installment in a 15-part series
Pros
- Requires learners to research material in a way that makes it feel more meaningful
- Builds public speaking skills
- Uses various exemplars to explain concepts
Cons
- None