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This Trench Warfare in World War I lesson plan also includes:
- The Great War: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
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- Poem
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Class members engage in an experiential activity and research topics related to the exercise to gain a deeper understanding of the conditions in the trenches during World War I. A potent and thought-provoking activity.
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Instructional Ideas
- Include a reading of Wilfred Owen's poem, "Dulce Et Decorum Est"
Classroom Considerations
- The simulation is a powerful experience and needs to be debriefed entirely
- The images include a horrific photo of a gangrene foot
Pros
- The packet includes detailed directions for the exercise, research topics, and images that can be projected during the activity
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- None