Lesson 4: Life on the Frontlines
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to identify and evaluate the impact of new technology on the daily life of soldier during World War One.
What was the impact of trench warfare on the lives of soldiers during the war?
US.His.14.b. Analyze how advancements in warfare impacted military personnel and civilians (e.g., aircraft,
artillery, chemical weapons, land mines, trench warfare, shell shock).
DOK 1- reading for information
Modified readings can be given to students which underline key phrases and/or give definitions of difficult terms. The reading can also be accessed at two different Lexile levels.
The assessment questions at the end of the text.