Social Studies World War I Menu
SS5H4 The student will describe U.S. involvement in World War I and post-World War I America. a. Explain how German attacks on U.S. shipping during the war in Europe
(1914- 1917) ultimately led the U.S. to join the fight against Germany; include the sinking of the Lusitania and concerns over safety of U.S. ships, U.S. contributions to the war, and
the impact of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. ELACC5RI7: Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a
question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.
Answer all essential questions
Introduction/Vocabulary (Choose One)
Building Task (Do All)
Product (Choose one)
Watch the following Brainpop video on World War I.
Answer the classic quiz at the end and submit it to your
teacher. Be sure to check your answers. You will retake the
quiz at the end of the content. On paper and pencil.
http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/worldwari/
Visit this site:
http://www.emersonkent.com/map_archive/europe_1914.htm
or p 305 in your textbook
Create a Prezi, PowerPoint, or Animoto about the causes of
World War I.
Be sure to include maps, videos and pictures to your presentation
View school tube videos for some images.
Complete your vocabulary cards as you usually do.
Picture and word on the blank side.
Definition, in your own words and sentence on the lined side
Make sure all pictures are colored and your hand writing
is neat. Make a pocket and place them in your notebook
Use the map provided: label and color code the map marking the
Allies, Central Powers, and the Neutral nations.
Read chapter 9 L2 and complete the What are the MAIN causes
of WWI graphic organizer.
http://www.schooltube.com/video/2775baa71e8d45719398/World%2
0War%201
EQ: Which nations were a part of the Allies, Central Powers,
and Neutral Nations? What were the causes of WWI?
Watch the following Brainpop video on World War I.
Get a copy of the test from your teacher.
http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/worldwari/
Read p. 306 in your textbook “America Enters the War” then
Click on the link to view the picture of the Lusitania as it was
attacked. https://gtmmedia.discoveryeducation.com/videos/imagelibrary/print/EF6C3
354-04CC-5F3C-85DCAEC6BF0395CA.jpg
With your partner, choose an area of volunteer work to focus on
and plan a public service announcement to persuade Americans
to volunteer.
Vocabulary words are on pages 304 and 312
EQ: Why did America enter WWI?
Watch the following Brainpop video on World War I.
Answer the classic quiz at the end and submit it to your
teacher. Be sure to check your answers. You will retake the
quiz at the end of the content. On paper and pencil.
http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/worldwari/
Use the CRAM or Quizlet app on the iPad and complete
your vocabulary cards
Vocabulary words are on pages 304 and 312
Write a half page reflection of the picture on why the United
States entered the war. (Think: who, what, when, and where)
Read chapter 9 L3 and complete the How did civilians and
soldiers contributed to WWI graphic organizer.
EQ: Why did America enter WWI?
EQ: How did the sinking of the Lusitania help convince the
United States to enter WWI?
Watch the following Brainpop video on World War I.
Answer the classic quiz at the end and submit it to your
teacher. Be sure to check your answers. You will retake the
quiz at the end of the content. On paper and pencil.
http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/worldwari/
Scan the QR code or click the link to watch the video about the
World War I with a partner
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/treaty-of-versailles
Create a vocab chart like the example on the board. Make
sure all pictures are colored and your hand writing is neat.
Vocabulary words are on pages 304 and 312
EQ: Why did America enter WWI?
Write a summary of the video. Be sure to
include the specific names and dates that are mentioned. Then
get a summary sheet from the teacher. Have your partner check
your summary for accuracy. Glue summary sheet below yours.
EQ: What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles?
Create an iMovie using dialogue, visuals, and musical
accompaniment for the announcement.
You must glue a copy of your dialogue into your notebook.
Watch the following Brainpop video on World War I.
Get a copy of the test from your teacher.
http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/worldwari/
Create a Smore that provide information about the Treaty of
Versailles
You must include:

Who, What, Where, and When

Pictures and maps
Watch the following Brainpop video on World War I.
Get a copy of the test from your teacher.
http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/worldwari/