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World War 1 in Numbers Instructional VideoWorld War 1 in Numbers Instructional Video
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The Great War
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9th - Higher Ed
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World War 1 in Numbers

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How can the world benefit from a World War of destruction and devastation? Scholars analyze the use of technology and its advancements with a short video clip, which details weapons, roads, distribution lines and other World War I advancements that went on to benefit nations long after the fighting stopped. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

post world war i, world war i, causes of world war i, weapons

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Extend the lesson by assigning a reading on the new weapons of WWI
  • Create stations where students view WWI Weapons Images and analyze their use and impact

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes classrooms have technology equipment for audio and visual learning
  • The 15th lesson of a 32-part unit on the Great War
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Resource is excellent for learners who benefit from audio and visual aids
  • Lesson incorporates primary source World War I photography for individuals to analyze

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3

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