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Worksheet
Curated OER

First World War Assessment

For Students 8th - 9th
Here is a really neat assessment, perfect for middle schoolers who have just learned about WWI. The assessment covers the causes and effects of WWI, causes of WWII, the Treaty of Versailles, trench warfare, and key players of the war in...
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PPT
Alabama Learning Exchange

Life in the Trenches: World War I

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Live the sights, routines, and daily life suffered by World War I trench soldiers. Through images and rich descriptive text, learners will gain an understanding of life during WWI. Slides describe the perils of war, such as insect and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Warfare Strategies of WWI

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Incite your historians' curiosity with forms of warfare used during WWI. An anticipatory set has learners considering life in a trench, leading to a trench warfare discussion. A lecture is complemented by images (linked) and the...
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Website
First World War

Life in the Trenches

For Students 9th - 10th
An engrossing narrative of the horrid day to day life amid rats and frogs and uncertainty in the trenches of World War I.
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Handout
Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial: Trench Warfare: Hell on Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of trench warfare, including several pictures.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Deadly Ascent: Body Breakdowns

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the injuries mountain climbers can sustain when they reach high altitudes, and discover how extreme cold can damage the human body.