1. New Weapons of WWI
Modern weapons changed the way WWI was fought. The outdated methods of the past were no longer effective.

2. Small Groups Task Choose a new weapon of WWI from the following list
Tank
Planes/Zeppelins
Machine Gun
Grenades
Submarine (U-Boat)
Research information on the impact of the new weapon during WWI
Write a short three paragraph response (approximately 1 page) detailing how your weapon was used and how it changed the way WWI was fought
Compile a works cited page. (Minimum 1 book and 1 website)

3. Questions to answer 1. Discuss the use/purpose of your weapon
A. How was the weapon used?
Ex: Attack, defense or both
5 pts
B. Explain how it was used (10 pts)
To attack
2. Discuss the impact/effect of your weapon on WWI
A. How did your weapon change the way WWI was fought?
Provide two examples of changes (5 pts each)

4. Works Cited
Books:
Author(s). Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication.
Websites:
Author(s). Name of Page. Date of Posting/Revision. Name of institution/organization affiliated with the site. Date of Access <electronic address>.
Article from a website
Author(s)."Article Title." Name of web site. Date of posting/revision. Name of institution/organization affiliated with site. Date of access <electronic address>.
Encyclopedia
Author(s). “Title of Article.” Title of Encyclopedia. Edition. Year of Publication.

5. Goals for today (Day 1)
Read pg “Technology of Modern Warfare”
Choose a weapon from the approved list
Take notes from the textbook
Go online to find more information
Report your topic to me by the end of the period

6. Day 2 Research relevant information on Internet and in books
Review questions that need to be answered
Purpose
Impact on WWI
One group per computer
Begin working on works cited
Develop and outline
Paper may be handwritten or typed (Due by end of period tomorrow)
Approximately 1 page

7. Rubric Works Cited Thesis statement (Introduction)
10pts
Thesis statement (Introduction)
10 pts
Discuss the use/purpose of your weapon
How did your weapon change the way World War I was fought?
Two examples = 10 pts each (Total = 20 pts)
Total = 50 pts

8. Day 3
Write or type a 3 paragraph response to questions 1 and two. (Introduction, Question 1, Question 2)
Length approximately 1 page
Please skip lines if writing, double space if typing
Works Cited Page
Be sure to use in text citations appropriately
**See handout for details**
Write group members names responsible for
Research
Works Cited
Writing
** If everyone helped, put everyone **