Memoirs of World War IHonors U.S. History

Mr. FeeMrs. KeruskinMrs. Mason

Lesson Goals

•Project/Requirements•Resources

WebPaper-based

Your Goal

Take the Persona of a WWI Soldier, Nurse, or Ambulance Driver.Compose a Letter Home or a Diary Entry

Provide Detailed Knowledge & Your Opinion

A WWI Soldier's Account

A WWI Nurse's Account

What do I Include in my Document?

Date

Causes of the War

Who was Fighting & Why

Allied Feelings Regarding U.S. Involvement

Motivation for Fighting/Serving

What do I Include in my Document?Conditions in the

Trenches/Hospitals

Battle Description

Conditions Faced by Combatants (e.g., food, quarters, weapons, etc.)

Map

Bibliography

Where can I find Information?Web Resources

Veteran's History Project Sponsored by the Library of Congress. Provides personal accounts from those who experienced life in the trenches of WWI.

WWI Document ArchiveAssembled by volunteers of the World War I Military History List. An archive of primary documents (diaries, memorials, personal reminiscences). Includes an image archive . Good info for nurses/ambulance drivers!

WWI Retrogravures Includes information about the origins of WWI along with data relating to the financial cost of the war.

Where can I find Information?Web ResourcesPhotos of the Great WarWWI image database filled with WWI photos that have been categorized into various albums.

PBSFilled with valuable information (e.g., timeline, maps) that will help you complete your project successfully.

Where can I find Information?Paper-Based Resources On Reserve - Library Cart