This WebQuest document provides instructions for an assignment where students research and write a newspaper article about the experiences of soldiers or women during World War I on the Western Front in Europe. Students will be divided into pairs, with one student researching life as a soldier in the trenches and the other researching the roles of women. They will take notes from provided sources and write a one-page article capturing their findings. The teacher will evaluate the articles based on structure, length, accuracy, and creativity.

1. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] A WebQuest for 8 th Grade U.S. History Designed by Jenika Howe [email_address] Flickr: Jens-Olaf

2. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] World War I was a war which greatly affected the United States. Many men and women left their homes in America to serve their country and defend the allies in Europe. You are a reporter from the United States assigned to write about the lives of soldiers and women involved in WWI in the Western Front in Europe.

3. Student Page Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Title You will work with a partner. One person will research the life of the soldier, and the other will research women at the Front. Each one of you will be a reporter, who will write a one paged article which describes these people’s lives as they served American during WWI: Soldier : You are to write an article about the soldiers’ experiences in the trenches. What was their environment like? What were the hardest parts of their lives? Woman at the Front : Write an article explaining how women were involved in the war on the front and in what different ways they served. Each article should include an introduction and hook , at least seven main ideas , and a conclusion . Remember, this should be written as a newspaper article, so make sure it would capture the audience’s attention. Use creativity!

4. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] The Process: Gather information from the websites Watch the video (if you’re in the soldier group), read the articles, and take 2-column notes on which aspects you will want to include in your article Review your information and pick out 7 main points that you’ll want to include in your article. Write your one-page newspaper article. Remember to include an introduction (and hook), seven main points, and conclusion. Use creativity that will captivate your readers! Source websites: Soldier: What does this video show you about what the trenches looked like? Trench Warfare Video Take notes on the information from this article about life in the trenches where the soldiers lived. Life in the Trenches Parts of the Trenches 2.Women on the Western Front: Roles of Women in WWI Women on Western Front

5. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] CATEGORY 10 7 4 1 Structure Effective hook and introduction, main points, and conclusion. Attempt at hook and introduction, main points, and conclusion, though need strengthening. Article is missing one aspect (hook/intro, points, conclusion) Article does not include more than two aspects (hook/intro, points, conclusion). Length The article is at least 1 page long The article is less than half a page long. The article is one half page long The article is less than four sentences. Content Accuracy The letter contains at least 7 accurate facts about the topic. The letter contains 5 accurate facts about the topic. The letter contains 2-3 accurate facts about the topic. The letter contains no accurate facts about the topic. Creativity Article is written with much evidence of creativity. Article is written with some evidence of creativity Article is written with little evidence of creativity. Article does not include evidence of creativity.

6. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] From this assignment, you should have gained a better understanding of the lives of soldiers and women living on the Western Front during WWI. You should have an understanding of what challenges they had to face in order to defend their country. Was it worth the struggle?

7. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] This WebQuest is based on a template from The WebQuest Page Sources of Image: Flickr: msmail, Jens-olaf Clip Art: Word 2007 Process: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PARWPv5McRM http://www.firstworldwar.com/features/trenchlife.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/launch_vt_wwone_trench.shtml http://www.firstworldwar.com/features/womenww1_one.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/launch_vt_wwone_trench.shtml

8. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page A WebQuest for 8 th Grade Designed by Jenika Howe [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

9. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page T his project was created by a Social Studies teacher, in association with Colorado State University. This project is intended to help students think about what WWI meant for the people who were really involved. It is designed to help them gain an appreciation for what these people had to do to contribute to the War, as well as allow them a creative approach to representing their knowledge. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

10. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson is designed for 8 th grade students at grade level. Modifications can be made for higher grade levels as far as length. For a higher level class, the information can be presented in a whole project to which they would need to gather other information aside from the WebQuest. They could also write their article longer and turn it into an essay. Students will need to have a basic understanding of the causes of WWI, how and why the U.S. got involved, and the geography of where the battles took place. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

11. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Social Studies Standards Addressed Standard 1.2 Students should know how to organize historical events and people. Emergence of the United States as a World Power, 1890-1920. This is also a great exercise in thinking critically for the students. Instead of just spitting back facts and information, they must internalize the information and represent what they learned in a creative way. Additionally, this project can be a great way to help students get interested in history by connecting to the feelings, experiences, and environments of specific people in the past, instead of a whole war or battle. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

12. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson can be given to all classes of 8 th grade American history, following an introduction to WWI in a prior lesson or assignment. The teacher should spent approximately 10 minutes explaining what the assignment involves, reviewing any background information about the war, and helping students become familiar with the WebQuest design if they haven't used it. Following this introduction, the students should break into pairs and decide if they want to write about the soldier or the woman. Depending on the length of classes, the students will most likely take one period to do the research and take notes, and a half of another class to compose their article. This can be done by teachers with all levels of experience. The most important thing for the teacher to do is to provide adequate background knowledge of the WWI so that they can relate the people’s experiences to a larger spectrum of knowledge of WWI. Variations If you only have one computer to present the information in front of the whole class, the students can view the resources provided for both the soldier and the woman, taking notes for each, and finally write an article for both, instead of having them divide into groups. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

13. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Describe what's needed to implement this lesson. Some of the possibilities: Computers for each student if available (see previous slide for modifications) Also, students will need a notebook to take notes on the information they will need to write their articles on. Only one teacher is needed to complete this project, however, multiple classrooms can collaborate to share their articles. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

14. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page It will be very important to assess how well the students are able to connect the lives of those involved in the war to the overall events of WWI itself. This could involved a follow-up class discussion. Once they gain a better understanding of WWI and how it impacted people’s lives, they can transition into learning about the impact it had on the United States as a World Power, in accordance with Standard 1.2. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

15. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Begin by completing a background assignment of the teacher’s choice. Explain why it is important to understand people’s lives in relation to major world events. Explain the process of WebQuest and answer any questions Go over the Evaluation rubric so they are familiar with your expectations Divide them into pairs and allow them to work. Process Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

16. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion This assignment is a great way for students to develop a deeper understanding of WWI, how it affected people’s lives, and for students to practice their creative writing and summarization skills.

17. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion This WebQuest is based on a template from The WebQuest Page and the WebQuest Slideshare Group. Sources of Image: Flickr: msmail, Jens-olaf Clip Art: Word 2007 Process: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PARWPv5McRM http://www.firstworldwar.com/features/trenchlife.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/launch_vt_wwone_trench.shtml http://www.firstworldwar.com/features/womenww1_one.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/launch_vt_wwone_trench.shtml