1. Word cloud
120 seconds
In what year did WW1 start?
2. Drawings
450 seconds
Draw a goofy monster with five eyes, three arms, and two lobster claws
3. Slide
60 seconds
WWI was a global conflict lasting from 1914-1918 in which over 70 million members of the military were mobilized. The war was fought between the Allied Powers (France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, United States, etc.) and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria–Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria, etc.). WWI was a major turning point in history and contributed to the start of WWII.
World War I: A Conflict of Nations
4. Slide
60 seconds
Allied Powers: A term used to refer to the countries that fought together against the Central Powers in World War I, including Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and the United States. Trench Warfare: A type of combat that took place primarily on the Western Front during World War I. It involved soldiers of opposing armies fighting from trenches dug into the ground, which provided protection from enemy fire. Total War: A type of war in which a nation mobilizes all its resources to achieve victory. This was seen during World War I, with countries conscripting soldiers, rationing food, and using propaganda to rally support.
Concepts:
5. Slide
60 seconds
During WW1, the German army used a kind of primitive tank known as a 'land cruiser' for the first time. The first camouflaged uniforms appeared during WW1 and were worn by British snipers. The first self-propelled vehicle, also known as a tank, was invented and used by the British in WW1.
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6. Open question
300 seconds
How did WW1 shape the modern world?
7. Open question
300 seconds
What impact did WW1 have on global politics?
8. Open question
300 seconds
What lessons can we learn from WW1?
9. Open question
300 seconds
What were some of the key causes of WW1?
10. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a hamburger with legs and arms, jumping rope!
11. Drawings
1260 seconds
Question: What was the impact of WW1 on the United States? Clues: • The US joined the war in 1917. • The war ended in 1918 with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. • The US economy and industry changed dramatically. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Create a timeline to show the events leading up to the US's involvement in WW1. B. Design a poster to illustrate the long-term effects of WW1 on the US.
12. Poll
60 seconds
In which year did World War 1 begin?
- 1920
- 1916
- 1914
- 1918
13. Poll
60 seconds
Which countries were part of the Central Powers in World War 1?
- France, United Kingdom, Russia
- United States, Italy, Japan
- Spain, Portugal, Belgium
- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
14. Poll
60 seconds
Which event triggered the start of World War 1?
- Bombing of Pearl Harbor
- Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- Fall of the Berlin Wall
- Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
15. Poll
60 seconds
What was the nickname given to British soldiers during World War 1?
- Yank
- Tommy
- Doughboy
- Kraut
16. Poll
60 seconds
Which country switched sides in World War 1 midway through the conflict?
- Russia
- France
- United States
- Italy
17. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What were some of the major battles of WW1 and why were they important?
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