Teacher's guide for World War One

by Lisa Hayman

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Introduction

Use this Topic Hotlist to help Social Studies / History students learn about World War One. In many Australian History classes the focus in on the Gallipoli Legend. This activity is designed to broaded this study out to included the Battles of the Western Front.

Overview

Main Topic:	World War One
Subtopics:	, , ,
Grade Level:	10 - 12
Subject(s):	Social Studies
Learning Goal:	Not given

Vision and Reality

If the learning goal were achieved in the most ideal of perfect worlds it would look something like:

This resource is designed to assist teachers with Studies of Society and Environment, History, Level 6 of the Victorian Curriculum Document CSF II. Key questions to be considered are:

ANZAC Legend
Gallipoli
Battles of the Western Front

However, what I anticipate probably looks more like:

Based on the Vision set for this activity, the actual reality is more likely to be

The What - If Inventory

To give the activity its best chance at helping students learn, I assembled this list of possible resources:

Technology Resources

Discovering Democracy Resources - CD Roms



Internet Potential




Possible Collaborations

Invite members of cultural groups to speak to students on special celebrations.



Special Events

ANZAC Day - April 25
Remembrance Day - November 11




General Resources

Victorian Curriculum Documentation - Curriculum Standards Framework II
SOSE KLA Document



Standards

SOSE KLA Document
Level 6 History

Conclusion

created by Lisa Hayman email: hayman.lisa@bssc.edu.au http://web-and-flow.com/members/lhayman/nationaldays/hotlist.htm