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Europe Before and after WWI

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders compare and contrast maps of Europe before and after World War I. In this World War I lesson, 8th graders color and label maps of Europe prior to the war and after it. The historical maps can be accessed online.
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Portrayals of Women in World War I

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the contributions of women to the war effort. In this World War I instructional activity, students examine posters from the era that their instructor has gathered and analyze the message in each of the posters. Students...
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America Declares War on Germany, 1917

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the reasons that the United States entered World War I. In this World War I lesson, students read "America Declares War on Germany, 1917," and then discuss the consequences for the U.S. entering the war.
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Christmas in the Trenches, 1914

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners investigate the role of Trench Warfare in World War I. In this World War I lesson, students read Christmas in the Trenches, 1914 and then discuss the conditions of war in trenches and how Christmas 1914 interrupted the war....
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The 1920s and World War I

For Students 8th - 12th
For this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 8 short answer questions and write a thematic essay about the 1920's and World War I.
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The Treaty of Versailles: An Outside Perspective

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War I worksheet, students read an article about the Treaty of Versailles and examine 2 maps. Students then respond to 8 short answer questions based on the information.
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Computer Lab Worksheet Background and Causes of WWI

For Students 8th - 12th
In this research skills worksheet, students use the noted Web sites to locate responses to 6 short answer questions about World War I. Students also research the specific reasons that selected countries joined World War I.
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Sergeant York

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this World War I worksheet, students watch the film "Sergeant York," and then respond to 40 short answer questions about the movie of a World War I hero.
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The Interwar Years (1919-1938): Study Questions

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about years between World Wars I and II.
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Propaganda During World War I

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders consider how propaganda was used during World War I. In this World War I lesson, 8th graders analyze posters that were used to garner support for World War I. Students use the provided worksheet to analyze the posters.
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Eyewitness to History W.W.I.

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders take a closer look at the weapons used to fight World War I. In this World War I lesson plan, 11th graders complete a reading assignment, discuss it, and form research groups. Students work in the groups to...
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Foundations of WWI

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore how World War I created a foundation for the United States to become a world power. In this World History lesson, students work in small groups to create posters and an oral presentation to share their findings with the...
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Revisiting the Somme

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners consider how the military folly of the Somme during World War I. In this World War I lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about the Somme, propaganda, and their effects on the war.
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Russian Revolution Part 1

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders consider how the outcome of World War I contributed the Russian Revolution. In this Russian Revolution lesson, 9th graders watch the movie "Anastasia," and discuss the conditions that led to revolution in Russia.
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First World War Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War I worksheet, students explore the Royal Armouries museum exhibits and respond to 19 short answer questions about the World War I exhibits.
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Weapons of World War I Worksheet

For Students 8th - 11th
In this World War I worksheet, students examine a weapons timeline and respond to 5 short answer questions. Students then read 2 articles about airplane dogfights in war and respond to 3 short answer questions.
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Causes of World War I Worksheet

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War I worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer with details about the long and short term causes of the war.
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Reasons for the United States Entry into World War I

For Students 9th - 12th
For this World War I worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer with details about the U.S. neutrality, German submarine warfare, and the Zimmerman telegram.
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Newspaper Article Analysis Worksheet: World War I

For Students 9th - 12th
For this newspaper analysis worksheet, students review an article of their choosing and respond to 6 analytical questions.
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World War I and the Russian Revolution

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War I and the Russian Revolution worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages and respond to 91 short answer questions.  
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Chapter 15 – World War I

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War I activity, high schoolers read assigned textbook pages regarding the war and respond to 51 short answer questions.
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The Cause and Course of the Great War

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this World War I lesson plan, students research the causes of the war as well as the major events of the war. Students are...
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African American Soldiers in World War I

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze the fight of African Americans.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders analyze the attitudes towards blacks in the military during WWI.  Students debate the performance of the 92nd division. 
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World War I Propaganda

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this World War I lesson, students examine the propaganda techniques used by different nations during the war and analyze examples. Students also...