World War 1 Inventions & New Technology of WWI Lesson - Microsoft Digital Resources
This lesson on World War I inventions explores the new technologies that emerged during the war and their lasting effects on global warfare. The activities engage students, and the guided 6-E format is user-friendly for teachers!
Start with the “WWI in 1 Word” warm-up, then discuss why WWI is often called “The Great War.” Accompanying fill-in notes are provided for the lesson. An investigative activity challenges students to analyze how innovative ideas and inventions influenced the war's course. A printable “walk-around” poster version is also included to encourage movement within the classroom.
Next, students will analyze both the positive and negative effects of WWI. Learning is assessed through a writing activity that prompts students to reflect on how the legacies of WWI have shaped the world. Materials are available in print and interactive digital formats, making them suitable for traditional in-class learning or digital one-to-one classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 6-E PowerPoint Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- 2 Digital Investigate Activities
- 2 Printable Worksheets
- Printable Walk-Around Poster Set
- Writing Activity & Rubric
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guides
6-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “A Great War?” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: “WWI in One Word” Activity
- Explain: Big Ideas - Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
- Elaborate: “Investigate WWI Innovations” WalkAround Activity
- Evaluate: ”The Good & the Bad” - Effects of WWI Activity
- Extend: ”Legacies of WWI” Writing Activity
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS
Total Pages: 86
Time: 90 minutes
Grades: 6-12