Treaty of Versailles Ends WWI 6-E Lesson | Effects of World War 1 | Microsoft

This 6-E lesson explores the end of WWI and the effects the Treaty of Versailles had on Germany. The activities are engaging for students and the guided, 6-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with “A History Dilemma” warm-up activity examining conditions in a post-WWI Europe. Then review vocabulary and big ideas about the end of World War 1. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, explain how the Treaty of Versailles punished Germany for being a BRAT (Blame-Reparations-Army-Territory) and analyze how it impacted the world. A “What if…?” activity challenges students to consider the effects of an altered history. Assess learning with exit ticket practice activities. Your purchase has print and interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!

Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print

• Guided 6-E PowerPoint Lesson
• Fill-in Notes
• 2 Practice Activities
• Exit Ticket Activity
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Reference Guides

6-E Guided Lesson:

1. Engage: “A History Dilemma” Warm-up Activity
2. Explore: Big Ideas - Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
3. Explain: BRAT - Terms of the Treaty of Versailles Activity
4. Elaborate: ”The Good & the Bad” - Effects Activity
5. Evaluate: ”What if…?” Altered History Activity
6. Extend: Exit Ticket Activities

Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS

Total Pages:  78

Time:  60 Minutes

Grades:  6-12