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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: u.s. Entry Into World War 1: Curriculum Unit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A teacher-directed curriculum unit that deals with the issue of why the United States entered World war 1. Includes an extensive list of additional resources and activities.
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BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War One

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth look at World War I. Includes summaries of the war years; sound clips of eye-witness accounts; virtual tours of trenches on the Western Front; maps; articles and overviews; and similar resources.
Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: World War I: America Heads to War

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore America's entry into World War I.
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Time

World War Ii in Color: Italian Campaign and the Road to Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
See color photographs from Life Magazine of Allied troops traveling through Italy towards Rome in the Italian campaign near the end of World War II. Many of these photographs were not published in the magazine at the time. Each photo has...
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Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: World War 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module on World War One with links to resources such as museums and videos on WWI soldiers, songs and general historical information.
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National Archives (UK)

Uk National Archives: First World War Sources for History

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site filled with historically significant documents on the UK during World War I.
Primary
Brigham Young University

Harold B. Lee Library: The World War I Document Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this archive of primary source documents from World War I. Content includes maps, photographs, various peace treaties, diary notes, official papers and more.
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First World War

First World war.com: George Creel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a biography of George Creel (1876-1953) including his pro-war efforts and role in heading the U.S. World War One propaganda effort.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: Facts on Canada's Involvement in the First World War

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that 66,000 Canadian men and women were killed in the First World War? Get a few more important facts about this historical event.
PPT
Made From Media

Made From History: 20 Important People in the Build Up to the First World War

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of images of twenty figures who played key roles in the buildup to World War I.
PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: 1914: When the World Changed Forever

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographic view of some of the key items from the exhibition launched by York Castle Museum in 2014 on the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I.
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Library of Congress

Loc: A Guide to World War I Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
A web guide of links to World War I resources throughout the Library of Congress web site and beyond.
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BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Battle of Tannenberg

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the Russian invasion of East Prussia at the start of World War I.
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Other

Greenfield History Site: Road to World War Ii Revision

For Students 9th - 10th
A review sheet which covers the major points in the march toward World War II in Europe. You can click on the major points (1-7) and then are given notes on the various topics such as why Hitler wanted to destroy the Treaty of Versailles...
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BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Animated Map: Western Front, 1914 18

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated map of the war's western front shows the attacks, counterattacks, and shifts in military strategy that took place along this line of battle over the full course of the World War One.
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Other

United States Early Radio History: Radio During World War One (1914 1919)

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating and comprehensive look at the use of the radio in the United States during World War I. In addition the general information, there are hyperlinks to many primary source articles about the use of the radio in civilian...
Primary
Other

Germany's High Sea Fleet in the World War

For Students 9th - 10th
Entire online text of an original book written by the chief German Admiral in World War One.
Handout
Flow of History

Flow of History: World War Two in the Pacific

For Students 9th - 10th
The stages of World War Two in the Pacific is profiled. Through text and a colored graphic flowchart, one can easily follow the progression of hostility and battles in the Pacific. Useful for both students and educators.
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First World War

First World War: Weapons of War

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a larger site on WWI, Weapons of War gives a detailed review of weapon technology. Thorough information is provided on bayonets, flamethrowers, grenades, machine guns, pistols, poison gas, rifles, tanks, and trench mortars.
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BBC

Bbc News: World War I Remembered: The Great War: 80 Years On

For Students 9th - 10th
Using personal accounts and historical analysis, the BBC looks back at what became known as "the war to end all wars." Content includes archived radio interviews and newsreels, soldier letters, battle summaries, general editorials, and...
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Lesson Plans: World War I

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
At this site, which is a personal site from the teachers Don and Lin Donn, find lesson ideas regarding World War I. There are a variety of lessons that should peak learners' curiosity.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: World on Fire: England Responds to Hitler

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the various points of view the British people had about fighting Hitler and Germany, in this video [1:26] excerpt from World on Fire, Masterpiece. Neither Robina Chase, an upper-class mother whose son is a soldier, nor Douglas...
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Made From Media

Made From History: Who Declared War? Major Power Declarations of War, 1914

For Students 9th - 10th
With the use of country flags and benchmark years, this clever illustration shows the declarations of war during the course of World War I.
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Other

Erik Hillis: Canada at War: World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Eric Hillis, the author of this site, is a member of Canada's military. This section of his website focusses on Canada's involvement during World War I. There is good information here, such as historical photos and film footage, although...

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