Lesson Plan



Abe Fisher Unit Topic: WW1 Course: MWH - Honors


Topic, class/grade, level: Lesson 2, long term causes


Objectives:

  1. Students will familiarize themselves with the long term causes of the war through lecture and discussion.



Understandings:

1. The long term causes of the war are rooted in nationalism, but the connections are complex.

2.


Instructional Approach: (list and briefly describe activities & allotted time)

1. Note check (section 27.1). See attached. 15 minutes.

2. Informal lecture, based on powerpoint “Causes of World War 1: Nationalism run amok?”


Skills to be emphasized:

note taking

recall and synthesis of other material (nationalism, imperialism)



Evaluation/assessment:

See attached homework assignment.