Downloadable Lesson Plan

Technology in World War I

Using primary sources, students will use this worksheet to think critically about changes in technology that brought tanks, planes, and submarines to the battlefield.
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Essays, Lesson Plans

Teaching World War I

National History Day developed a teacher resource to connect teachers and students to the best research and resources for teaching the 100th anniversary of World War I. NHD worked with partner...
National History Day
Downloadable Lesson Plan

Teaching with Film: 1917

The highly acclaimed Sam Mendes' film 1917 has media abuzz and some interesting ELA and C3 connections. Engage the skills your students need for careers in history with an assignment that has students...
Research Guide

Tanks in World War I

Articles from historic newspapers document the introduction of tank warfare in the First World War. All the linked articles and many more are searchable via the Chronicling America: American Historic...
Library of Congress
Primary Source, Article

The Price of Freedom: Americans at War - Stubby

This resource from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History tells the story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog mascot of the 102nd Infantry, 26th Yankee Division. Veteran of 17 battles, Stubby...
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Short Video, Lesson Plan

Stalemate: The First World War, Part 3 (Film Series)

Part 3 of a video series on World War I, this 6 minute film explores the First Battle of the Marne and the stalemate that followed on the Western Front. Included are a short viewing exercise and a...
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Primary Source Document

Some Effects of the World War on Cotton

Investigate the war's impact on both the global and American cotton markets in this 1937 report by The United States Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Agricultural Economics, made available online...
University of Florida