Title: World War I – Mechanized Warfare

Date: September 22, 2014

Write down the Essential Question.

(1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?

Today we are going to look at why the Great War was considered the first “Modern War.”

(1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?

The Great War was considered the first “Modern War” largely due to the use of mechanized methods of warfare.

These tactics directly influenced the outcomes of

battles, and eventually the war.

Modified Whip-Around: What is one example of mechanized warfare?

(1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?

0-5: Attrition? a wearing down or weakening of resistance

result of continuous pressure of combat

Cut off supplies, resources or reinforcements from the other side so

Enemy would not be able to continue to fight.

Construct a plan of attack: What are some ways that one side may be able to conduct attrition against their enemy? Justify how effective this will be in achieving victory.

(1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?

3 min. on your whiteboards: Work with a partner to: 1. Identify at least 2 methods of warfare

(weapons, tactics, machinery) that were used during World War I.

2. Justify why you chose each method in at least 1 sentence for each.

Remember, it was considered the first use of

mechanized warfare.

(1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?

World War I saw the introduction of a number of high-tech. weapons and tactics. These include: Zeppelins (blimps)

Tanks

Machine Guns

Poison Gases

Submarines (U-Boats)

With a partner on your whiteboards: Rate these from 1-6: #1-Most effective in warfare to #6-Least effective in warfare. Write 1 sentence justifying why you ranked your #1 as most effective and why you ranked your #6 as least effective.

(1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?

TANKS WERE FIRST INTRODUCED (1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?

MACHINE GUNS

Evaluate the impact of this weapon: Write 2-3 sentences on how you think this weapon influenced warfare. Justify your answer.

(1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?

POISONOUS GAS

Poison gases were used to attempt to force enemies out of trenches.

0-5: Humane?

• Sympathy and kindness for people

2 min: Argue if this is a humane warfare tactic? Do you think it should ever be used in warfare today? Justify.

(1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?

AIRPLANES ENTERED THE SCENE (1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?

SHIPS, ALTHOUGH NOT A NEW TECHNOLOGY, WERE VITAL TO SUPPLY TROOPS AND

CONTROL PORTS

(1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?

SUBMARINES, CALLED “U-BOATS” BY THE GERMANS, WERE USED TO SINK SUPPLY SHIPS

Formulate a plan of action: Thinking like battle ship commanders, work with a partner to formulate a plan to counter the threat of U-Boat attacks.

(1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?

WWI trenches were elaborate systems of defenses that included: Barbed wire.

Concrete machine gun nests.

Mortar batteries.

Troops lived in holes underground.

Trench warfare was an old military tactic

from the 1700’s and 1800’s. Military commanders were not quick enough

to adapt modern military tactics to deal with more advanced weapons.

(1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?

TRENCH WARFARE (1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?

Using two documents, we will attempt to answer this question: What was trench warfare like?

For the document provided to you, you will need to: Analyze the document using SOAPSTone Create a comprehension statement that

summarizes the main idea and relates it to the essential question. ▪ “The main idea of this document is…”

8 mins

(1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?

MOST OF THE TIME IN THE TRENCHES

WAS SPENT WAITING FOR THE

FIGHTING TO BEGIN

SLEEPING TOOK PLACE IN SHIFTS

SO SOMEONE WAS ALWAYS

WATCHING THE ENEMY

(1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?

• Trench warfare resulted in a stalemate on the western front. • Neither side was able to move more than a few

miles in either direction. • This caused some of the most devastating

battles in military history with incredible human causalities.

CFU: Think/Write/Share: Make a prediction – What do you think eventually broke the stalemate? Explain.

(1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?

Death numbed the soldier’s

minds. Shell shock. Psychological devastation.

“We all had on us the stench of dead bodies.”

(1.2.f) SWBAT identify and analyze the impact of science and mechanized warfare on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit card (80% accuracy) SW – 1. Answer 3 multiple choice question. 2. Write a SEEC paragraph on the following topic: Mechanized Warfare

EQ: In what ways did mechanized warfare make World War I the most catastrophic war the world had ever seen?