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Bryan YeagerLesson Plan for 3/26/139th grade World HistoryLesson Objectives:Discuss the steps taken that led to World War I, including which countries joined which allegiance and whyState Standards:Explain causes and consequences of World War I including imperialism, militarism, nationalism and alliance system.Pre-Instructional Activities:Daily Geography (4-5 mins)The class answers four quick questions about world geography. TeachingLecture (15-20 mins)Use wireless microphone to accommodate students with learning disabilitiesMake connections between previous history lessons and how it evolved into WWI (imperialism and militarism)Development of nation-statesSome countries had multiple ethnic groups which sometimes led to violence (Irish under GB, Poles under Russia, Slavic groups in the Balkans)Forming of Triple Alliance and Triple EntenteConscription Used by most European countries since 1890s (not GB or US)Led to massive growth in armies, with Russia being the largestOttoman RuleSoutheastern countries had been trying to free themselves from Ottoman rule.Serbia (supported by Russia) wanted to create a large independent Slavic state in the Balkans and Austria-Hungary did not want this to happenAssassination of Archduke FerdinandArchduke of Austria-HungaryAssassinated by Serbian terrorist organizationShow short footage of the assassination of Ferdinand (2-3 mins)Make note that even though Austria-Hungary did not know if the Serbian government was behind the assassination, it did not care and attacked anyway. Activity (10-15 mins) Distribute maps out to class and have them color in countries based on their allegiances (Triple Alliance, Triple Entente)Students with special needs may take this activity home and bring back the next day if they need more time to complete the assignment. I will also make sure to check on their progress frequently throughout the class period unless they have a specialized teacher with them. Closure3,2,1 (if time remains)Write down three things you found most interesting, two things you learned, and one prediction on the outcome of the war ................
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