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World War I Project Menu – 9 Choice Activities

Choice board of nine World War I projects, from trading cards of key figures and a soldier's letter home to a comic strip, memorial design, timeline and alphabet book.
Grades
Grades 6–8, Middle School
File type
Microsoft PowerPoint
Editable
Yes

Updated Oct 19, 2026

Subject
Social Studies, History, History: World
Topic
choice board, World War I
Resource types
Projects, Activities
Editable
Yes

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World War I Project Menu for Middle School Students This informative World War I resource provides 9 unique project options for middle school students to expand their knowledge of the Great War. Educators can utilize this adaptable choice board for whole class, small group, or individual assignments. The engaging projects empower students to connect more deeply with World War I history. Options range from persuasive letter writing to stepping into the shoes of a war reporter. Students will enjoy bringing history to life through creativity and choice. Included with the Project Menu is an array of coordinating student handouts and helpful grading rubrics. This teaching resource aims to spark student curiosity and understanding surrounding the complex causes and effects of World War I.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Show knowledge of World War I figures, events and battles through a chosen project
  • Order ten major World War I events on a timeline

Teaching tips

  • Several projects need research time with internet or library access, and the memorial and timeline options call for poster or construction paper.

Skills covered

  • Historical writing — composing a soldier's letter home or a news article about the war
  • Presentation — teaching a five-minute mini-lesson on a World War I topic

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