Posters from World War I
- Subject:
- History
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Date Added:
- 07/01/2017
Posters from World War I
I will be using this illustration to gather my students in whole & small grooup discussions relating to becoming more of a "participatory citizen" in the U.S. society. While using the PSA, I am attempting to develop critical thinking skills and get my students to reflect on moments when they were asked "well, what are you going to do about it" and "emancipation" and develop their own questions. I also believe that the both the photo and psa can how stimulate Problem-based learning: getting my students to think about how they can active citizens rather than passive citizen. Finally, to get my students to think about becoming inventors.
Lesson 1: The Age of Enlightenment, Reason & Scientific Revolution
Lesson 2: Changes in Political Thought: Imperialism, Colonialism, Nationalism, & Revolution
Lesson 3: Cultural Life, 1700-1900 - Arts, Music, Literature, & Religion
Lesson 4: The World Outside the West
Lesson 5: Industrialization & Lived Experiences
Lesson 6:The World in Two Wars
Lesson 7: Post-Colonial World Culture & Globalization
Woodrow Wilson attempted to build a more peaceful world after the horrors of World War I. Created by Sal Khan.
World War I was a war like no other and had lasting effects on the United States and the world. Photographs, maps, songs, poems, newspapers, posters, and soldiers' accounts explore the events and impact of this global conflict.
Students use Library of Congress primary sources to create World War I era newspapers with different perspectives on American involvement in the war.
The student or small groups will compare and contrast the major events of World War I and II, as a review activity. The student(s) will sort the responses to show the similarities and differences between the 2 World Wars and their outcomes. This Learning Experience can be implemented individually, in a small group, or “draw a random student in class” type of learning experience.
An intercepted telegram between Germany and Mexico led the United States to declare war. Created by Sal Khan.