Trench Warfare in World War One Lesson
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will examine the physical layout and daily conditions of World War One trenches, and explore how both the environment and the constant threat of attack affected the health and morale of soldiers on the Western Front. 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.
How would you like to learn?
Option 1: Reading
Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:
Step 2: Answer the 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 worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.
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Extension activities
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