WWI+Lesson+Plan+Activity



**__World War I Lesson Plan Activity__** For a unit I am happy to say, you will be teaching World War I (and giving Mr. Warthin a break from his laborious duties). We will form into groups and select from themes I provide for you to research. Each theme will focus on a certain area concerning World War I which will help us learn more about the Great War than our Tranditions and Encounters textbook (don't let Bentely hear that). World War I is considered the first total war. A total war is a war that effects the economy, politics, the military and the civilian population. It is the first war in which civilian populations are targeted and attacked in order to psychologically destroy the other nation. It is also the first time in which an entire nation's resources and economy is used to produce military munitions and entire economies collapse under the weight while others flurish. Lastly, the Great War marks a feat in technological advancement never before seen in history which will not only effect military technology but civilian technology. Enough talk, lets get you ready to teach.

Your objective is to teach a 15 minute lesson on a particular theme of World War I. It must have full participation from everyone in the group and it must be visually pleasing as well as informative. You will use the following lesson plan format to plan your lesson

__** Objectives: **__ Tell me the point of the lesson. What should I know when I walk out of the classroom. Use the following document called Bloom's Taxonomy verbs to state your lesson. Example: Identify the reasons European nations formed military alliance before the World War I and how did they lead Europe into World War I.

__**Sources:**__ List your sources in proper MLA format. Remember we are young historians and we must show credit to historians when we borrow from their knowledge. [|MLA Format]

__**Materials:**__ If you require the SMART board say so here. You must develop a power point presentation with a minimum of 5 slides. If you wish to develop "fill in the blank" notes so your classmates can follow along with your lecture you must say so here. If you plan an activity (which I suggest you do) please post the materials required here.

__ **Procedures:** __ This section is a step by step outline of how you will teach the lesson. It does not be in great detail rather it needs to be a general guideline describing how you will teach the lesson. This section will help organize your lesson and pace it as well. (Refer to my example lesson plans)

__**Reflection:**__ This section is for after your group presents your lesson. Tell me how you think your lesson went and what you think you could have done better as a group. It is very important as a young historian and teacher to review and reflect from your work. I mean...how else are you going to learn, DUH!!!!

Create a Matrix. (Have them use the laptops to fill in the blanks) Have them write a letter home Primary Source Analysis (My Favorite) Use Venn Diagrams to compare and contrast Read primary sources and have them reflect on what they heard Create a Power Point slide Create a word search or crossword puzzle using templates found online for students Create a small question set that could be done in the Lesson plan time frame Watch a small movie clip or listen to radio broadcasts
 * __List of Activities You Can Use__**


 * __Be Creative!!!!

My Lesson Plans:__**

__**Group Assignments and Themes**__

WWI Sources