This comprehensive resource introduces students in Grades 7–10 to World War I. Covering the war’s causes, key events, and lasting consequences, students explore life in the trenches, military innovations, and the political aftermath of this global conflict.

Topics include:

• causes of World War I: alliances, imperialism, nationalism

• trench warfare and life on the front

• new weapons: tanks, poison gas, submarines

• home front: propaganda, women’s roles, rationing

• war’s end: armistice, Treaty of Versailles

• long-term effects on Europe and the world

Included: reading text, glossary of terms, quiz with answer key, case examples, group puzzle, creative poster task (e.g. propaganda analysis)

NEW: 6 differentiated worksheets covering source analysis, maps, timelines, critical writing, and debate

Perfect for History, Social Studies, or Civics – ideal for developing historical understanding and analytical skills.