Why was WWI a new kind of war? This lesson examines World War 1 technological innovations and their lasting effects on warfare and the world. The activities are engaging for students and the guided, 6-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a “WWI in 1 Word” warm-up, then discuss why WWI is known as “The Great War”. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. An investigation activity challenges students to examine how new ideas and inventions impacted the war. There is also a printable, “walk-around” poster version to get your class up and moving. Next, analyze positive and negative effects of WWI. Assess learning with a writing activity that asks students to consider, “How has the world been shaped by the legacies of WWI?” Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. 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 2 Digital Investigate Activities 2 Printable Worksheets Printable Walk-Around Poster Set Writing Activity & Rubric Answer Keys Teacher Reference Guides 6-E Guided Lesson: Engage: “A Great War?” Warm-up Activity Explore: “WWI in One Word” Activity Explain: Big Ideas - Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes Elaborate: “Investigate WWI Innovations” WalkAround Activity Evaluate: ”The Good & the Bad” - Effects of WWI Activity Extend: ”Legacies of WWI” Writing Activity Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS Google versions of the resources are also available in my store: Investigate WWI Technology 6-E Lesson | Effects of WW1 Innovations | Google Follow My Store! Click “follow me” under Social Studies Stuff on the top of the page. You will be the first to know when I post new products & throw sales. Click the link below to find more unique & fun lessons! Thank you! Social Studies Stuff on TpT