Scholars analyze the mental impact war had on some fighters in the 11th lesson of a 32-part series on World War I. Viewing a short video clip, they investigate the nature of psychological disorders of soldiers who survived the Great War only to have lasting psychological damage.
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Instructional Ideas
- Extend the lesson with a reading from the Smithsonian on WWI shell shock
- Examine the observations made by the American Psychological Association on the validity of shell shock: Psychological Shell Shock
Classroom Considerations
- Psychological topics can be sensitive to some students who may have issues such as depression
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Audio and visual learners benefit from the video
- Resource contains primary source video clips from World War I
Cons
- None
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