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    This unit plan focuses on the causes, events, and consequences of World War I. Over three lessons, students will learn about the military and political alliances that led to the escalation of the war, examine the Russian Revolution through a webquest, and identify the primary causes of WWI including militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism. Formative assessments include maps, flashcards, and journals, while summative assessments consist of an essay and class presentation. The goal is for students to understand the pre-war conditions, key events of the war, and rise of totalitarianism following the conflict.

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    This unit plan focuses on the causes, events, and consequences of World War I. Over three lessons, students will learn about the military and political alliances that led to the escalation of the war, examine the Russian Revolution through a webquest, and identify the primary causes of WWI including militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism. Formative assessments include maps, flashcards, and journals, while summative assessments consist of an essay and class presentation. The goal is for students to understand the pre-war conditions, key events of the war, and rise of totalitarianism following the conflict.

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    This unit plan focuses on the causes, events, and consequences of World War I. Over three lessons, students will learn about the military and political alliances that led to the escalation of the war, examine the Russian Revolution through a webquest, and identify the primary causes of WWI including militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism. Formative assessments include maps, flashcards, and journals, while summative assessments consist of an essay and class presentation. The goal is for students to understand the pre-war conditions, key events of the war, and rise of totalitarianism following the conflict.

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    This unit plan focuses on the causes, events, and consequences of World War I. Over three lessons, students will learn about the military and political alliances that led to the escalation of the war, examine the Russian Revolution through a webquest, and identify the primary causes of WWI including militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism. Formative assessments include maps, flashcards, and journals, while summative assessments consist of an essay and class presentation. The goal is for students to understand the pre-war conditions, key events of the war, and rise of totalitarianism following the conflict.

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    Digital Unit Plan Template

    Unit Title: The Great War 1914-1918

    Name: Adam Larsen

    Content Area: Social Science, History

    Grade Level: 10

    CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):


    10.5, 10.6, 10.7
    Big Ideas:
    What was the role of Nationalism, Imperialism, Alliances, and Militarism in the outbreak of war?
    How did the war give rise to Totalitarian regimes?
    Unit Goals and Objectives:

    Students will be able to identify the members of the major alliance systems (for example Triple Entente and the Central
    Powers). They will understand the role of the alliances in the escalation of war.
    Students will understand how pre-war political and social ideology contributed to the conflict. Students will be able to
    identify how militarism and the accompanying arms race propelled major powers into conflict.
    Students will be able to describe the events that brought America into the conflict.
    Students will lean about the effects of the war and be able to expalin European disillusionment with capitalism and how it
    gave rise of Totalitarianism.
    Students will learn to use the web to conduct research and complete assignments.
    Students will interact with one another and the instructor to promote collaborative learning
    Through the activities students will gain an understanding of the emotional and social consequences of the conflict.

    Unit Summary:
    In this unit students will examine the causes, consequences, and legacies of the First World War. Students will learn the motives
    and arguments of the various nation states and their leaders for entering the war. In addition, they will study the military and
    political alliances that formed as a result of the conflict. They will gain an understanding of military tactics, key geographic
    locations, and major turning points in the war. In addition to examining the conflict, students will also review the peace process
    and the social and political implications. Finally students will examine the rise of totalitarian governments in the aftermath of
    the war. This unit provides students with a broad overview of the war from the beginning to the end.

    Assessment Plan:
    Entry-Level: Pre-War Quiz

    Formative: Flashcards, Map Assignment,


    Journal Activity, Test

    Summative: Essay Assignment,


    Presentation/Discussion

    Lesson 1
    Student Learning
    Objective:
    Students identify the
    major political and
    military alliances.
    Students acquire
    background that
    informs and explains
    the rapid escalation of
    conflict in 1914.
    Lesson 2

    Acceptable Evidence:
    Students are able to
    identify the
    conditions and factors
    that led to the start of
    World War I.

    Instructional
    Strategies:
    Communication
    Collection
    Collaboration
    Presentation
    Organization
    Interaction

    Lesson Activities:
    Students take guided notes on Prezi lecture. This lesson will
    help students organize thoughts on pre-war conditions. Prewar quiz will be part of the lesson to assess student
    knowledge.

    Student Learning
    Objective:
    Students complete
    the webquest activity
    to learn about the
    Russian Revolution.

    Acceptable Evidence:
    Students can explain
    the causes and
    consequences of the
    Russian Revolution.
    Students can identify
    the major players
    involved.

    Instructional
    Strategies:
    Communication
    Collection
    Collaboration
    Presentation
    Organization
    Interaction

    Lesson Activities:
    Students complete the webquest assignment. After
    reviewing the material there is a lecture and discussion
    followed by a test to assess student learning.

    Acceptable Evidence:
    Students are able to
    identify the four main
    causes of the conflict
    (Militarism, Alliances,
    Imperialism, and
    Nationalism).

    Instructional
    Strategies:
    Communication
    Collection
    Collaboration
    Presentation
    Organization
    Interaction

    Lesson Activities:
    Students will complete the graphic organizer assignment.
    Students will also complete an interactive map assignment in
    teams of four. There is a flashcard assignment for the
    purpose of identifying important world leaders.

    Lesson 3
    Student Learning
    Objective:
    Learn the primary
    causes of the First
    World War. Identify
    the major countries
    and political leaders.
    Unit Resources:

    Assessment - www.iRubric.com, http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=causes-world-war-i_2),


    http://alphahistory.com/worldwar1
    Lesson 1: www.prezi.com, https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/history/euro-hist/world-war-I-tutorial/v/alliances-leading-to-worldwar-i, https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/history/euro-hist/world-war-I-tutorial/v/assassination-of-franz-ferdinand-by-gavriloprincip, http://www.historyplace.com/worldhistory/firstworldwar/index-1914.html,
    Lesson 2: http://europeanhistory.about.com/od/russiaandukraine/a/Causes-Of-The-Russian-Revolution.htm,
    http://www.history.com/topics/russian-revolution, http://www.biography.com/people/vladimir-lenin-9379007
    Lesson 3: http://creately.com/, https://www.quickrubric.com/, www.historyhome.co.uk/europe/causeww1.htm#b,
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRcg_t2oJkc

    Useful Websites:
    Causes of the First World War
    Top 5 Causes of the First World War
    World War I Timeline
    Five Deadliest Weapons of WWI
    Letters from the War

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