WWI Study: Life of a WWI Soldier
We don't hear much about WWI in classrooms today, yet there is still much to learn from the events of the "Great War." Through the writings, travels, and history of one soldier, Major Joe McNamara, discover what made this war, and the men who fought, so great.
Warm-Up Activity:
WWI Brainstorm
Activity 1: Reflect on a Soldier's Perspective (10 min.)
- Access the WWI Soldier's Experience blog
- Select an activity and post your comments
Activity 2: Research & Get Organized! (15 min.)
- Search the Internet for meaningful resources that depict international perspectives of WWI.
- Add bookmarks and tags to your del.icio.us account for a later project.
Activity 3: Create an Online Resource Wiki or Blog (1 hour)
- Choose a Web 2.0 tool to create an online resource related to WWI and international perspectives (or related topic of your choice)
- Create an account on one of the following sites:
- Working in groups, create an online resource using content you have collected.
- Narrow your topic and create a targeted activity around your resource.
- Link to other related resources
Activity 4: Share Your Online Resources with Us!
Teacher Guide:
WWI_Soldier.doc
Primary Source Documents:
JM_speech_flag.pdf
JM_speech_WWI.pdf
Resources:
The Great War Site http://www.firstworldwar.com/index.htm
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