Warfare- In the Trenches

DO NOW Pages 42-43 Learning Target: I will understand how World War I was fought and consider the impacts of these strategies and techniques. Success criteria: I am able to describe trench warfare and explain the impact of the modern weaponry and fighting techniques that were used.  

Trench Warfare

No Man’s Land  

Trench Warfare

Battle for P5

Rules of War Each side must follow the directions of General Gilmore immediately. If you do not, you will go to another classroom to complete an essay. Each army will be given a supply of paper ball ammunition. NO OTHER ITEMS MAY BE THROWN! Once you are out, you must lie on the ground motionless and silently because you are dead.

*Any time a soldier enters No Man's Land the opposing army may open fire. How the Battle Works The lieutenants from each army will take turns rolling the dice The number you roll determines the orders you give our side. You MUST follow the dice. You MUST call each other by their position and last name EX: General Gilmore, Lieutenant Springfield, Private Olyano We will spend the rest of the period experiencing trench warfare firsthand. I NEED your help: Rearrange the tables however you’d like into opposing sides with a “no man’s land” in the middle. Appoint a lieutenant to lead your side, one artillery person and everyone else is a private.  

Reflection What would some of the physical challenges be in the trenches? Mental? Do you think this was a successful strategy for either side? Why or why not? How does the idea of militarism relate to this kind of warfare? What would be the hardest part of fighting in this type of war?

Silent Notes Take 10 minutes to take some notes about what trench warfare was like IN CORNELL STYLE! Silently and independently Exit Ticket Draw a depiction of trench warfare

Rest of Class Meet with group and collaborate info Project is due soon!