Title: World War I Mechanized Warfare

Date: September 22, 2014

Write down the
Essential Question.
(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?
Today we are going to look at why the
Great War was considered the first
Modern War.

(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?
The Great War was considered the first
Modern War largely due to the use of
mechanized methods of warfare.

These tactics directly influenced the outcomes of
battles, and eventually the war.
Modified Whip-Around:
What is one example of mechanized warfare?
(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?
0-5: Attrition?

a wearing down or weakening of resistance
result of continuous pressure of combat

Cut off supplies, resources or reinforcements
from the other side so
Enemy would not be able to continue to fight.


Construct a plan of attack: What are some ways that one side may be
able to conduct attrition against their enemy? Justify how effective this
will be in achieving victory.
(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?
3 min. on your whiteboards:

Work with a partner to:

1. Identify at least 2 methods of warfare
(weapons, tactics, machinery) that were used
during World War I.
2. Justify why you chose each method in at least
1 sentence for each.

Remember, it was considered the first use of
mechanized warfare.
(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?
World War I saw the introduction of a number
of high-tech. weapons and tactics. These
include:
Zeppelins (blimps)
Tanks
Machine Guns
Poison Gases
Submarines (U-Boats)

With a partner on your whiteboards:
Rate these from 1-6: #1-Most effective in warfare to #6-Least
effective in warfare.

Write 1 sentence justifying why you ranked your #1 as most
effective and why you ranked your #6 as least effective.
(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?
TANKS WERE FIRST INTRODUCED
(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?
MACHINE GUNS
Evaluate the impact of this weapon:

Write 2-3 sentences on how you think this weapon influenced
warfare. Justify your answer.
(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?
POISONOUS GAS
Poison gases were used to attempt to force
enemies out of trenches.

0-5: Humane?
Sympathy and kindness for people

2 min: Argue if this is a humane warfare tactic? Do
you think it should ever be used in warfare today?
Justify.

(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?
AIRPLANES ENTERED THE SCENE
(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?
SHIPS, ALTHOUGH NOT A NEW TECHNOLOGY,
WERE VITAL TO SUPPLY TROOPS AND
CONTROL PORTS
(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?
SUBMARINES, CALLED U-BOATS BY
THE GERMANS, WERE USED TO SINK
SUPPLY SHIPS
Formulate a plan of action:

Thinking like battle ship commanders, work with a partner to formulate
a plan to counter the threat of U-Boat attacks.

(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?
WWI trenches were elaborate systems of
defenses that included:
Barbed wire.
Concrete machine gun nests.
Mortar batteries.
Troops lived in holes underground.

Trench warfare was an old military tactic
from the 1700s and 1800s.

Military commanders were not quick enough
to adapt modern military tactics to deal with
more advanced weapons.



(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?
TRENCH WARFARE
(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?
Using two documents, we will attempt
to answer this question: What was
trench warfare like?

For the document provided to you, you
will need to:
Analyze the document using SOAPSTone
Create a comprehension statement that
summarizes the main idea and relates it to
the essential question.
The main idea of this document is

8 mins
(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?
MOST OF THE TIME
IN THE TRENCHES
WAS SPENT
WAITING FOR THE
FIGHTING TO
BEGIN
SLEEPING TOOK
PLACE IN SHIFTS
SO SOMEONE
WAS ALWAYS
WATCHING THE
ENEMY
(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?
Trench warfare resulted
in a stalemate on the
western front.

Neither side was able to move more than a few
miles in either direction.

This caused some of the most devastating
battles in military history with incredible human
causalities.
CFU: Think/Write/Share:
Make a prediction What do you think eventually broke the
stalemate? Explain.
(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?

Death numbed the soldiers
minds.
Shell shock.
Psychological devastation.

We all had on us the stench of dead bodies.
(1.2.f) SWBAT
identify and analyze
the impact of
science and
mechanized warfare
on World War I.

DOL: Given an exit
card (80% accuracy)
SW 1. Answer 3
multiple choice
question. 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph on
the following topic:
Mechanized
Warfare

EQ: In what ways did
mechanized warfare
make World War I
the most catastrophic
war the world had
ever seen?