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Which subject	History
What topic	WWI
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 9
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Objectives

• Understand the events that led to the outbreak of WWI
• Analyze the impact of WWI on the world
• Identify key figures and leaders of WWI

Materials

• PowerPoint presentation
• Handout with key terms and definitions
• Map of Europe before and after WWI
• Homework assignment sheet

Subject

History

Grade or Age Group

Grade 9 (14-15 years old)

National Curriculum

The lesson satisfies the following objectives of the national curriculum:

• Analyze major events of the 20th century, including World War I.

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	2 minutes	- Greet the class - Explain the objectives of the lesson - Ask students why they think WWI is an important topic in history
2	Key Terms	5 minutes	- Hand out the key terms and definitions sheet - Have students read the terms silently - Call on volunteers to define each term
3	Causes of WWI	8 minutes	- Show the map of Europe before WWI - Discuss the alliances, militarism, imperialism, and nationalism that led to the outbreak of WWI - Use the PowerPoint presentation to show key events that led up to WWI
4	Impact of WWI	10 minutes	- Show the map of Europe after WWI - Discuss the Treaty of Versailles and its impact on Europe and the world - Use the PowerPoint to show key figures and leaders of WWI
5	Homework	5 minutes	- Hand out the homework assignment sheet - Explain the assignment - Remind students that homework will be checked without calling on anyone to present it in class
6	Conclusion	2 minutes	- Summarize the objectives of the lesson - Ask students if they have any questions - Thank the class for their attention

Homework

• Write a short essay on the impact of WWI on the world.
• Use at least two outside sources to support your argument.
• Due next class.

Lesson script