Explore the MAIN Causes of WWI 6-E Lesson | Intro to World War I | Microsoft

Why did World War 1 happen? This lesson explores the MAIN causes of WWI, militarism, alliances, imperialism and nationalism. The activities are engaging for students and the guided, 6-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with “The Verdict” warm-up activity, then test their knowledge of World War 1 with a “Fact or Fiction?” activity. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, create a foldable or digital chart featuring the MAIN causes of WWI. A fun Reader’s Theatre activity uses the example of a fight at recess to visualize the start of the Great War. A “What if…?” activity challenges students to consider the effects of an altered history. Assess learning with an exit ticket activity. 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
• Printable Script: Class Skit
• Foldable Template
• Exit Ticket Activity
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Reference Guides

6-E Guided Lesson:

1. Engage: “The Verdict” Warm-up
2. Explore: ”Fact or Fiction?” WWI Activity
3. Explain: Big Ideas, Fill-in Notes & MAIN Foldable
4. Elaborate: “If WWI Started at Recess…” Readers Theatre
5. Evaluate: ”What if…?” Altered History Activity
6. Extend: Exit Ticket Activity

Vocabulary Covered:

• Imperialism, Militarism, Nationalism, Alliances, Treaty of Versailles, The Big Four, Allied Forces, Central Powers, Armistice, Reparations, Veterans Day, War Guilt Clause, Innovation, Industrial Revolution, Balance of Power, Empire, Powder Keg, The Great War, Assassination, Triple Entente, Triple Alliance

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