Teaching World War I in the 21st Century 1 | Page 37

• Guiding Questions for Primary Source Documents

Assessment Materials:
• Essay Rubric

• Students could explore the National Agricultural Library’s collection of World War I Food Posters and pick out

Methods for Extension:

a favorite poster from the time period. Students could display these posters around the classroom and explain
why they think their selected poster was effective or meaningful. Posters can be accessed at
http://specialcollections.nal.usda.gov/imagegallery/poster-collection.

• Challenging vocabulary should be pre-taught prior to the lesson for English Language Learners and students

Adaptations:

with special needs. The instructor should model how to look for evidence within a visual primary source and
use that evidence to answer the central investigative question.

Scan for additional resources (including
links to the documents and materials) or
visit http://www.nhd.org/WWI.htm.

Uncle Sam Says – Garden to Cut Food Costs; c. 1917 (National Archives and Records Administration)

Lesson Plans & Activities

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