Web Quest World War I

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1 Web Quest World War I Overview: There is so much information about World War I that it would be impossible to cover it all in class. For this webquest, you will be exploring different facets of the conflict that range from the extensive use of horses to Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. For each topic, there are photos and video clips to help you really explore each topic. You can choose which tabs you explore and in which order. We will have almost two full days in class to explore, so look through as many of the topics as you can. Part I: Home Page Directions: Please start by watching the video on the main page that covers 10 remarkable facts about World War I. While watching or when you are done, write down two facts that you considered to be the most interesting Part II: Horses of War Directions: Start by reading the brief overview on this section page. Then click the red button to read a history channel article about other animals used during the war. Animal Horses How they were used (bullet point 2 each) Sgt. Stubby (Dog) Camels Glow worms Pigeons Elephants Dolphins and Sea Lions

2 Read about horses back on the main webquest site and complete the following: 1. True or False: There were more supply mules than supply horses. 2. There were more cavalry horses than gun horses. 3. Why was losing a horse worse than losing a man? 4. Each 1000 man infantry battalion had a transport section of men and in the muddy conditions it could take hours to clean the horses and their equipment. 5. True or False: The British Army lost 15% of its horses every year. 6. What was the biggest killer of horses? 7. Make sure you watch the video at the bottom of the page. Part III: Truth of the Trenches Directions: Read the overview on the main page and then start by reading the translated letter from the trenches on the main page. After you watch the video on the bottom, please click the red button to read information about some of the Letter from the Trenches: 1. List three items the parents sent Ernst in a care package: 2. How does Ernst and his fellow soldiers make life pleasant? Trench Video: 1. After watching, explain why it was so difficult to cross across no mans land. Trench Website Click on Orange Button towards top of page 1. Nearly 9 out of 10 soldiers in the British Army, who went into the trenches, survived. 2. What is the morning hate? 3. Soldiers spent % on the firing line, % on the support trench, and % out of the trenches altogether. 4. Most battalions rarely spent more than days a month in the line of fire. 5. Why did the British Army rotate its soldiers? a. b. 6. List the six parts of the trenches that kept men safe: a. c. e. b. d. f.

3 Part IV: Soldier s Stories Directions: Read through the primary documents and diary entries that describe what fighting in World War I was like. For each type of situation an experience, write a short description in the box below. When you are done, watch the two video clips at the bottom. Soldier s Story Description (Bullet point 2 or 3 for each) New Recruits Night Patrol Trench Life Over the Top Video 1: A Soldier s Food Please complete the t-chart comparing the meals of the Allied and Central Powers. Allied Powers Central Powers Video 2: A Soldier s Kit Please list three new facts you learned after watching this clip Which country s uniform was not suitable for trench warfare? What was the main change Great Britain made to their uniform during the war? Which country had the most professional and well trained army prior to the start of war? Which country was mostly made up of soldiers that had been drafted?

4 Part V: Medical Innovations Directions: Start by reading the main page and then watch the video on the main page. When you are done, click on the red button to go to a website about medical innovations during the war. Video Medical Equipment WWI List three new facts you learned while watching the clip Website How did WWI change the way we treat war injuries today? (There are some videos on site) Look at section 2: How were soldiers injured in WWI? 1. Arm injuries were often caused by. 2. The most commonly recorded area of injury were wounds. 3. How did the mud along the Western Front affect the injured? Look at section 3: The path to treatment It started with stretcher bearers, went to, then a motor ambulance, then a, then a hospital train, and finally a. Look at section 5 Medical Innovation in WWI and section 7 Key Developments in use today Medical Innovations in WWI Key Developments still in use today 4 XXXXXX Most important? Why?

5 Part VI: The Home Front Directions: Read the information, video clips, and charts on the main web quest page. 1. List four types of jobs did women do when the men were on the front lines? a. Train cleaners b. c. d. Video: WWI The Home Front List two facts your learned while watching: Inside a World War I Factory: 1. Explain why the factory women were often called canaries. Chart: New Job opportunities opened up for women Civil Service Transport Metal Chemical Type of Job Percentage Increase What did WWI really do for women? Explain how WWI changed the way women were viewed. Part VII: WWI Battles Directions: Please read about the largest battles in WWI and complete the chart below. There are two video clips you can watch in there as well. Battle Date Total Casualties Main Events and Interesting Facts Tannenberg Marnes

6 Gallipoli Verdun Somme Spring Offensive Hundred Days Offensive Part VIII: Weapons of War Directions: Start by watching the video clip about some of the modern weapons used in WWI. Then click on the red button to go to a more detailed website about the weapons used in the war. Using the information in the website, choose four weapons and complete the chart below. Weapon What is it? Description / Purpose / Effectiveness Major Battles Used

7 Part IX: Medal of Honor Directions: Please start by reading the description on the main page and then watching the video clip describing the Medal of Honor award. Then read the description of Alvin York, a famous Medal of Honor winner, and answer the questions below. Last, please click on the red button (below the video) to go to a link of all WWI medal recipients. Choose three and complete the chart below. What is the Medal of Honor? It began in the war and is the military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The recipient must have distinguished themselves at the of their own above and beyond the call of duty in action against an of the United States. Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented. Alvin C. York Description Main Page What did Alvin York do to receive the Medal of Honor? He had a movie named after him named starring. He used the fee he was paid for the film to fund a. Name Rank and Organization Place and Date Citation (summarize and bullet point)

8 Part X: Web Quest Survey Directions: Please complete this quick survey so that I can see how to improve this web quest. For this survey, 5 means that you strongly agree, and 1 means that you strongly disagreed. 1. I learned a lot about WWI by completing this web quest. 2. I would have preferred to work alone than in small groups. 3. I liked that I could skip around and go to topics that interested me first. 4. I would have preferred to find the information on my own, rather than have it on one site. 5. I would like to do another web quest in the future.