Lesson on Thursday, January 11, 2018

Aim: What were the causes of World War I?  

Bell Ringer: Journal 47 – What were the causes of WWI? 

Objectives: 

1. 1. Students will examine causes, course, and consequences of United States involvement in World War I.  
2. 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. 1. Bell Ringer (10 min)  

2. 2. WWI Concept Map presentations (30 min)  

3. 3. Read Chapter 7, Lesson 1 in McGraw-Hill United States History & Geography “The United States Enters World War I” and answer each Progress Check question as you read.  

Home Learning: Complete the note-taking guide (Attachment D, pages 1-3) using their textbook (McGraw-Hill United States History & Geography pp. 184-188)