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
- Subject
- Social Studies, History, History: World
- Topic
- choice board, World War I
- Resource types
- Projects, Activities
- Editable
- Yes
About this resource
What's inside this resource
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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Concepts & topics
Core concepts
- World War I
- Key figures
- Major battles
- Timeline
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