The 1917 Battles on the Western Front Lesson
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will examine the major battles fought on the Western Front during 1917 and explore how new technologies and tactics began to shift the direction of World War One. They will investigate the role of tanks and artillery tactics in Allied operations, and consider how the Russian Revolution altered the wider course of the war. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, source analysis, and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.
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Option 1: Reading
Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:
Step 2: Answer the set questions while reading the webpage below:
Option 2: Source analysis
Step 1: Download a copy of the source analysis worksheet below:
Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the sources on the following web page:
Option 3: Internet research
Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to answer the questions.
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