As a brainstorm, students use textbooks to find basic background information about WWI including: years fought, members of the various alliances (Triple Alliance, Triple Entente, Central Powers, and Allied Powers), event that started WWI, and location of the fighting (continent-specific). There is also a place for students to write down their questions. Key included. Can be done independently or in cooperative groups. Activity can also be done after notes as a follow-up for key information.
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