World War I: Major Battles Gr. 5-8
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World War I: Major Battles Gr. 5-8
A comprehensive teaching resource ideal for grade 5 to grade 8 educators. This educational tool provides critical insights into the global conflict of World War I, which lasted from 1914 to 1918.
Main Concepts:
- Nationalism, imperialism, and militarism as causes of war during this historical period.
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand leading up to major conflicts such as the one at Somme.
- Insignificant tensions in Europe culminating in a prominent Soviet conflict.
Alliances:
This resource includes lessons detailing alliances during this time-period - specifically, the roles of the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente.
America's Participation:
Students will be introduced to key events responsible for America's participation in war from Lusitania’s sinking to decoded plans involving mainland attacks.
President Woodrow Wilson’s Peace Program:
A critical aspect emphasized within this resource involves President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Point peace program presented before Congress—an essential turning point towards peace after years of warfare.Influence by Industrial Era & Geographic Changes:
Educational Flexibility & Alignments:
The package is perfectly suited for various modes of teaching facilitation due its flexibility. It aligns with state standards and incorporates Bloom's Taxonomy.
Additional Educational Elements:
The resources also include engaging elements such as crosswords, word searches, a comprehension quiz, and an answer key for reinforcing knowledge retention among students. The teaching resource packet comes as a single accessible PDF file for efficient utilization by educators.
What's Included
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