Interactive Adventure

Over the Top

Based on the real life experiences of Canadian soldiers, this interactive adventure from the Canadian War Museum allows players to become a soldier in the trenches with one goal in mind: survival.
Canadian War Museum
Curriculum

Poppies for Remembrance and Commemoration

Examine the importance of remembrance and commemoration through the symbolism of the poppy, engage your younger students with poppy crafts, and learn how to get your class involved in the fundraising...
In collaboration with US WW1 Centennial Commission
YouTube Video Series

Propaganda During World War 1

Propaganda existed for many years prior to the start of World War I; however, inventions in media made it easier to reach people on a massive scale. In this 8-minute video, host Indy Neidel with the...
The Great War YouTube Channel
Downloadable Article

The World Remembers: 1914 - 1918 - Racism and Canada's Diverse Communities in WWI

Discrimination against minority groups initially prevented non-white males from volunteering for the Canadian military, though need eventually caused a shift in practice as WWI wore on. This essay follows the timeline of acceptance and describes different groups' efforts to fight for Canada.

The World Remembers: 1914-1918
Coloring Sheet

Razzle Dazzle: Dazzle Camouflage

This brief article and coloring sheet activity provides younger learners with more information on the dazzle camouflage used to protect ships in WWI. Used first by Britain's Royal Navy, the idea...
Article

Remembering the Reconstruction Aides

This article documents and commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first use of physical therapists, most of whom were women, as civilian employees of the Medical Department of the U.S. Army during...
American Physical Therapy Association
Primary Source Documents

Researching Individuals in WWI Records

Begin your WWI genealogy research with this comprehensive guide to military records from the National Archives, which includes draft cards, service records and information on deaths of service members...
National Archives
Article, Lesson Plan

World War: Choices and Consequences: Russia Quits the War

By 1917, participation in World War I had resulted in disaster for the tsar's armies and government. The nation's casualties were much higher than those of any other country, and its economy was in...
Facing History and Ourselves
Primary Source, Article

Scrapbook of Grady H. W. Lockhart, U.S. Marine in WWI

The scrapbook of Grady H. W. Lockhart, a U.S. Marine in the Great War, presents a different view that many imagine about service during the Great War. Far from the smoke of battle, Grady served as a...
Villanova University
Downloadable Lesson Plans, Primary Sources

Sedition in World War I

The Sedition Act of 1917 limited freedom of speech. President Wilson and Congress claimed political dissent would harm the country's war effort. In this lesson, students consider whether critics of...
Stanford History Education Group