Teaching World War I in the 21st Century 1

Time: One to two class periods • World War I Timeline Materials: • Primary Documents Packet • Essay Rubric • Project one copy of the World War I timeline in front of the class. LESSON PREPARATION: • Make one set of primary source documents per student. • Make one set of guiding questions per student. • Make one essay rubric copy per student. • Attention Grabber: Play the video clip “WWI Packs” from HISTORY® to provide context. The video clip will Procedure: introduce students to the supplies needed by an American soldier during World War I. • Anticipatory Set: Ask students to do a think-pair-share and respond to the following question: What sacrifices do citizens on the home front need to make during a war? Students should brainstorm a list of ideas on their own first, and then share their list with a partner. While each group shares their ideas with the larger group, the instructor should develop a master list for the whole class to see. Wrap up the discussion by emphasizing the need for countries to mobilize a fighting force but also to transform their economies if they wan BF

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