New Technology of World War I Lesson - Investigate WWI Walk-Around Activity
This lesson explores how new World War I technology impacted warfare and transformed the modern world. The activities are engaging for students, and the guided 6-E format is easy for you to use—everything you need is included!
Start with a “WWI in 1 Word” warm-up to activate prior knowledge, then introduce why WWI is known as “The Great War.” Students build understanding with guided notes and investigate how new technologies changed warfare. A walk-around poster activity encourages movement and engagement as students explore key innovations. Students then analyze both the positive and negative effects of these advancements before reflecting on the lasting impact of WWI in a final writing activity.
What’s Included:
- Guided Lesson Slides
- Fill-in Notes
- 3 Practice Activities
- Poster Set
- Fill-in Rubric
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Guide
Why Teachers Love This Lesson:
- Walk-around poster activity keeps students active and engaged
- Focus on innovation helps students understand how warfare evolved
- Structured activities guide students through analysis of impacts
- Built-in rubric and materials make implementation and grading easy
Skills Covered:
- Analyze how new technologies impacted World War I
- Evaluate positive and negative effects of technological advancements
- Explain how WWI innovations changed modern warfare
Aligned with Social Studies Standards:
- CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Total Pages: 86
Time: 90 minutes
Grades: 6-12