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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Conflict and Prosperity

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews the main causes of World War I and United States' involvement and contributions.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: World War I Alliances

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video, voting and images, students learn about the Alliances in Europe, and how they played a part in World War I.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: World War I Alliances

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video, voting and images, students learn about the alliances in Europe, and how they played a part in World War I.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Geography Review of Imperialism

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a geography review of Imperialism, the Spanish-American War, and World War I.
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Lesson Plan
Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Lesson Plans: World War I

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
At this site, which is a personal site from the teachers Don and Lin Donn, find lesson ideas regarding World War I. There are a variety of lessons that should peak students' curiosity.
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Activity
Yale University

Harlem Renaissance Births a Black Culture: 369th Infantry Regiment

For Students 9th - 10th
Very brief description of the 369th Infantry Regiment, the African American regiment also known as the "Harlem Hell Fighters."
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: u.s. Entered World War I April 6, 1917

For Students 5th - 8th
A very brief look at the United States' entrance into World War I and a cursory explanation of the background of the war.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: The Schlieffen Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) walks you through exactly what the Schlieffen Plan was, what exactly happened, and why the plan failed. A good site to check out on the subject.
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Handout
Kansas Historical Society

Kansas State Historical Society: Kansapedia: James G. Harbord

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a brief biographical sketch of Kansas born soldier James G. Harbord who is best known for his work with the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Glossary and Terms

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Glossary and Terms of World War I. Definintions and words you need to know such as trench warfare, armistice, central powers, allies, reparations, and u-boat.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Treaty of Versailles

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook gives the key highlights of the Versailles Treaty, especially involving territorial questions.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: David Lloyd George

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the biography of David Lloyd George, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who led Britain through World War I on this site.
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Website
Other

Sergeant York Project: The Offensive in the Meuse Argonne

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the operations of the American Expeditionary Forces at Meuse/Argonne between September 26 and November 10, 1918.
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Website
First World War

First World War: Weapons of War: Machine Guns

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the importance of the machine gun as it was used in World War One. Information includes the design and uses of the machine gun as an offensive and defensive weapon. Also includes extended links of specific machine gun models.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Black Tom Explosion

For Students 9th - 10th
Read detailed facts about the Black Tom Explosion that was perpetrated by German saboteurs during WW1 in New York Harbor.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Outbreak and Causes of Ww1

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides 25 facts about the outbreak and causes of WW1 in the countries and continent of Europe and in the United States of America.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: World War 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Thirty interesting facts about World War 1 include the causes of the Great War, the American Expeditionary Force (AEF), the countries of the Allies and Central Powers, the American troops, WW1 weapons and the different types of warfare...
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Effects of Ww1 on America

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and detailed facts about the social and economic impact of WW1 on America.
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Lesson Plan
Teacher Planet

Teacher Planet: Memorial Day

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This helpful site offers a wealth of information for teachers interested in teaching about Memorial Day. Lesson plans, units, worksheets, clipart, and other activities are featured.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of World War I with this crossword puzzle game.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Game for Kids: World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive crossword puzzle to test students knowledge of World War I.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Battle of Tannenberg

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Battle of Tannenberg from World War I. An early WW1 battle where the Germans pushed back and defeated the Russian army.
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Article
World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: La Grande Guerra: A Virtual Tour of the Italian Front

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on a red link to take a virtual tour of battlefields, cities, geography, and memorials of the Italian Front in World War I.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Liberty Bonds

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive summary features detailed facts and information regarding the U.S. Government selling Liberty Bonds to raise money to help finance the war.