Classroom Materials

This unit plan provides a comprehensive exploration of World War I through engaging activities over two weeks. Any one of the included activities can be used separately from the overall unit. The...

In this lesson, students will examine how World War I increased civic engagement amongst diverse groups of Americans as they seek to answer the essential question: “How did volunteerism in World War I...

With this Inquiry, students will build an argument to answer the compelling question, “Why does the root of a conflict matter?” Across three supporting questions, students will investigate a wide...

Through a mixture of historical analysis, critical media literacy skills, and creativity, students will discover how soldiers at war could find camaraderie across a battlefield. Students will use a...

In these video clips, historian Dr. Caroline Radesky discusses the role that the First World War played in influencing modern gay rights. She starts by introducing Henry Gerber, who founded the first...

Students will look at the different experiences of three prominent marginalized groups in the history of the United States (African Americans, Mexican Americans, and Native Americans), then compare...

This media literacy lesson plan equips students to analyze the purpose behind different forms of media, both historic and modern. Students will explore how media can persuade, inform, entertain, or...

This lesson explores the heroic story of Cher Ami, a messenger pigeon from World War I, and engages students in a simulation activity that emphasizes the importance of communication and teamwork in...

Using Claudia Friddell and Elizabeth Baddeley’s engaging children’s book "Grace Banker and Her Hello Girls Answer the Call" as a mentor text, students will explore and analyze the important –and for...

This dynamic lesson is designed to spark students' curiosity and enhance their inquiry skills through a captivating digital investigation. By exploring the factors, specifically centered on technology...

This Focused Inquiry leads students through an exploration of the origins of the Great War. Using a variety of primary and secondary resources, students formulate an argument to answer the question, ...

With this Inquiry, students will build an argument to answer the compelling question, “What responsibilities do civilians have during a time of war?” Across three supporting questions, students will...

The role of the chaplain in the military is to provide spiritual support, pastoral care, and moral guidance to service members. Military chaplains did so much more and with little training during WWI.

"The Great War" tells the story of America’s entry into World War I and the challenges faced by both America’s military leadership and ordinary soldiers throughout the war. It provides opportunities...