Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Lesson on Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Aim: What were the causes of World War I?

Bell Ringer: Analyze image in Attachment A / Brainstorm what we know about WWI.

1.     Students will examine causes, course, and consequences of United States involvement in World War I.
2.     Students will examine how the United States government prepared the nation for war with war measures (Selective Service Act, War Industries Board, war

Agenda:
1.     Bell Ringer (10 min)
2.     Brainpop: WWI (5 min)
3.     Analyze Attachment B (US in WWI Concept Map) Introduce key concepts, including causes of the war, reasons for US involvement, new forms of warfare, the home front, and the aftermath of the war including the Treaty of Versailles. (10 min)
4.     Assign students to research and present on a topic related to World War I, either working independently or with a partner (Attachment C). Some suggested topics:
o War technologies
o The role of women in WWI
o The African American experience during WWI
o The 1918 flu epidemic
o American propaganda during WWI
o Paris Peace Conference
o The Armenian Genocide (rest of class)


Home Learning: Complete WWI Concept Map / Prepare to present

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