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Activity
Loudoun County Public Schools

World War I Causes Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
After completing this detailed and well-designed project, your young historians will be well-versed in their explanations of the reasons that various countries joined World War I! Learners design a picture book covering seven primary...
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PPT
Curated OER

World War I

For Teachers 8th - 11th
A thorough and engaging look at World War I, this slideshow details the start, strategies, and surrender of "The Great War." The breadth of this presentation could sustain an entire unit on World War I, and could be split into several...
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PPT
Curated OER

1914-1918: The World at War

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Thorough and engaging, this presentation details the causes and contexts of World War I on all fronts. It covers "the spark" that began it all, as well as the effect of technology on weaponry and the role of women on the home front and...
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Graphic
Made From Media

Made From History: How the Assassination of Franz Ferdinand Can Still Be Felt

For Students 9th - 10th
An infographic showing what historical trends and events were triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Causes of World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes the major causes for the outbreak of World War I.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand that triggered the start of World War I. What led up to the event and why it started WW1.