PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Great War (World War I Lesson Plans)
Eight lesson plans for exploring aspects of World War I, also known as the Great War, with instructions for introducing middle-school learners to the causes of the conflict; to the great symbol of the war's stalemate--the trenches; to...
BBC
Bbc News: World War I Remembered: The Great War: 80 Years On
Using personal accounts and historical analysis, the BBC looks back at what became known as "the war to end all wars." Content includes archived radio interviews and newsreels, soldier letters, battle summaries, general editorials, and...
PBS
Pbs: The Great War: Chapter One: Explosion
Highlights from Chapter one of the series, "The Great War." Provides information on the explosion of war. Includes a video and commentary on German troops mobilizing for the war.
Other
In Flanders Fields Museum
This museum in Ieper presents excellent information about World War I: The history of the First World War timeline, life at and behind the front, objects and the stories they tell, characters from the Great War, a virtual walk through...
Other
French Writers of the Great War
This brief article gives a good overview of major writers in France during the Great War. There are not, unfortunately, any links to the works discussed.
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Colorado College: World War I Poster Collection: u.s. Liberty Bonds
Some examples of posters which were used during World War I to promote the buying of Liberty Bonds. Each thumbnail, when clicked on, links to a larger image and general information.
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Lebendiges Museum Online: 1918 Chronik
This site, which is provided for by the Lebendiges Museum Online, gives a chronicle of events in the year 1918. The site is written in German.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: Gas Attack, 1916
This article provides a description of what a poison gas attack was like.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Battle Lost and Won: The Fall of Pa Ferguson/the Great War
The women's suffrage movement continued in Texas despite the United State's involvement in World War I. This article highlights some of the events and people in Texas that paved the way for women's voting during this time, and also talks...
First World War
First World war.com
Site does a good job of giving an overview of most of the key aspects of World War I: the causes of the war, a timeline, weapons of war, etc. As a special feature you can listen to vintage audio of speeches and music of the WWI era.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Great War & Jazz Age (1914 1928)
This Library of Congress time-line series surveys World War I and the Jazz Age. When World War I broke out in Europe, many changes were going on in the United States. Women were voting for the first time and African-American culture was...
The History Cat
The History Cat: World War One
Takes a look at World War I focusing on the causes, the Western Front, America's entry into the war, the Russian Revolution, and the Treaty of Versailles.
The History Cat
The History Cat: America Enters the Ring
Describes the events leading up to America's entry into World War I and the changes that took place in America soon after. These included legislation such as the Selective Service Act and the Espionage and Sedition Acts, protests by...
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Hoover Online!: Hoover and Belgian Relief 1914 1917
This site explores Herbert Hoover's humanitarian relief efforts in Belgium from 1914 to 1917. Content provides historical background, as well as an exploratory classroom unit on the subject.
University of Maryland
Howard County History Labs: United States Have Entered World War I? [Pdf]
In this activity, students will analyze excerpts from two speeches in order to understand and evaluate the reasons why the United States joined the war. They will then write a letter in which they argue for or against U.S. entry into the...
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Trench Brothers Project: Designing a Soldier's Survival Kit [Pdf]
This activity was created by the Trench Brothers project in England which uses drama, music, and art to share stories of World War I's ethnic minority soldiers with British schools. In this lesson, students are asked to research what...
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Armory: Guns
Provides a short overview of different types of machine guns, with two charts outlining specifications for heavy machine guns and light machine guns.
First World War
Prose & Poetry: Rupert Brooke
A brief biography and look at Brooke's (1887-1915 CE) life and works, including some references to print sources as well.
First World War
First World War: Prose & Poetry Wilfred Owen
The First World War.com offers a very brief biography, this site touches on Wilfred Owen's (1893-1918 CE) work as well. Includes the text of his poem "Futility."
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Rupert Brooke on Skyros
An interesting angle on the death of poet Rupert Brooke,including photos of the island on which he died, the memorial to him there, the text of several poems, a brief biography, as well as a bibliography and related web links.
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Seattle Times: Answering the Call to Arms
Although this article talks about World War I homefront in Seattle, it's a good indication of what was going on in most major American cities at the time. (Published March 24, 1996)
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Lesson Plans: World War I
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 learners' curiosity.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Us Summary in World War 1
Summaries of events and major accomplishments surrounding President Woodrow Wilson, the United States, and World War 1.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: 1919 Treaty of Versailles
Provides a summary and interesting facts about the Treaty of Versailles, the treaty that punished Germany for the cost and damages of WWI.