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Curated OER

Origins of World War I

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War I worksheet, students follow the provided guidelines to conduct independent research and write research papers about aspects of the war.
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Interactive
Curated OER

World War I

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history instructional activity, students answer 20 multiple choice questions regarding World War I. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

World War I: Propaganda

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine propaganda from the World War I era. Using the examples, they identify how they were able to change the opinions of those viewing it. They discuss whether the United States entered the war to find new markets and further...
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Organizer
Curated OER

World War I Started Because I.M. A. D.U.N.C.E.

For Students 7th - 11th
In this causes of World War I study guide learning exercise, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in world history and then respond to 2 reflection questions.
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Curated OER

World War I and World War II Timeline Cards

For Teachers 7th - 12th
For this World War I and World War II chronological events worksheet, students examine the timeline cards. The cards may be cut out so that students may study the chronology of events.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

World War I

For Students 7th - 11th
In this World War I study guide worksheet, learners respond to 16 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.
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American Battle Monuments Commission

Ypres-Lys Offensive

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
The end of World War I saw an Allied victory, thanks in large part to the 1918 Ypres-Lys Campaign in Belgium. Middle and high schoolers learn more about the tactical decisions and military strategies of these important months during the...
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Lesson Plan
National History Day

Heroes Who Made a Difference: Memorializing a Distinguished Service Cross Award Recipient

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Ever wonder how to memorialize World War I heroes in the classroom? Activities in a high-quality social studies resource prompt middle schoolers to research Internet sources, complete a graphic organizer, and write an editorial feature...
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Education City

Remembrance Day

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Eleventh hour. Eleventh day. Eleventh month. 11th year. As part of a study of World War I and Remembrance Day, class members consider what it was like to be a soldier during war.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Causes of World War One

For Students 9th - 12th
In this causes of World War I study guide worksheet, high schoolers discover details regarding this time period in world history. Students read 5 sections of information and examine photographs. High schoolers also respond to 12 short...
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Organizer
Curated OER

Causes of World War One Question Overview

For Students 9th - 12th
In this causes of World War I worksheet, students respond to 14 fill in the blank questions and complete a graphic organizer. A word bank and glossary are provided.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

World War One Causes Crossword

For Students 9th - 12th
In this causes of World War I crossword puzzle worksheet, high schoolers use the 11 clues to identify the correct words and names that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

World War 1 Crossword

For Students 4th - 7th
In this World War I learning exercise, learners fill in a crossword that asks questions about World War I. Students fill in 15 answers to the crossword.
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British Council

Letters Home

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
When you're writing historical fiction, the past really can become the present — especially if you're writing in the present continuous tense! Cover World War I, verb tenses, censorship, and letter writing with one informative...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fighter Pilots of World War II

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students explore the types of airplanes that were used in World War II.  For this World History lesson, students write a research paper that compares and contrasts three types of American airplanes and three types of foreign airplanes...
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Curated OER

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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Facing History and Ourselves

American Responses to the Armenian Genocide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine World War I war crimes. In this world history instructional activity, students use primary and secondary sources to research and understand the action taken by the United States during the Armenian Genocide. Young...
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Worksheet Web

Analyzing the Text

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Practice analyzing informational text with a reading passage that details the Great Depression. Scholars read about the impacts of World War I, the Roaring Twenties, and the Depression, then answer 10 true or false questions. 
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Curated OER

Chamberlain and Hitler, 1938--What Was Chamberlain Trying To Do?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Explore events prior to World War II. Learners view replicas of authentic photographs and hand written documents representing the viewpoints of Adolf Hitler and Neville Chamberlain. They discuss alternate viewpoints, consider historical...
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Teaching the World Wars Through Art

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students can learn about World War I and II through art, such as posters, paintings, and photographs,
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Causes of World War I

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify and explain the six major causes of World War I. They explore the events leading up to WWI, the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and why they were the culmination of everything. Students discuss the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Theatres of War Crossword

For Students 5th - 6th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the clues about the Theatres of War during World War I. Students solve the puzzle with 11 words.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Assessment: Causes of the Second World War

For Students 9th - 12th
In this causes of World War II assessment worksheet, students respond to 10 graphic organizer and essay questions regarding appeasement, the League of Nations, and World War I.