1. Causes of the Great War 1. Question & Research Task
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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist in 1914, is often cited as the spark that triggered World War I. How could one event initiate a war resulting in the deaths of millions of people? Click the newspaper to learn more.
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In this Slam Dunk, you will conduct brief, focused research to respond to the inquiry question:
How did 20th century political, social, and economic changes in Europe contribute to the outbreak of World War I?

2. 2. Information Sources Next 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Analyze the following resources. Using NoodleTools or a note taking method of your choice, describe the rising tension between European powers. You will use these notes later to construct your presentation.
Militarism
Background to the War
Alliance System/Arms Race
The Alliance System
The Triple Alliance / The Triple Entente
Imperialism
Nationalism
Nationalism in Europe
Nationalism / Austria-Hungary
Image Source: : "Warfare on the Western Front." Online Media. World Book Advanced. World Book, Web. 6 Feb

3. 3. Student Activity
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Evaluating resources is important in research. When using sources outside of the BCPS databases, you need to know whether the information is accurate and trustworthy, as well as how to properly cite it.
Find one website on your own that helps you to answer the inquiry question on Slide 1. “How did 20th century political, social, and economic changes in Europe contribute to the outbreak of World War I?”
Use this evaluation tool to determine whether the site is credible and can be used in your research paper. If your source fails, it is not suitable for use.
Print out a copy of your completed form.
Be thorough in your justification (Narrative Evaluation).
You must include note cards from your credible source in your research paper

4. 4. Assessment Activity
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How did 20th century political, social, and economic changes in Europe contribute to the outbreak of World War I?
You will now use your research notes to construct a three page research paper answering the essential question:
How did 20th century political, social, and economic changes in Europe contribute to the outbreak of World War I?
Your paper must:
Answer the essential question by demonstrating the causality of events
Be three pages
Be written in MLA format: double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font.
Include a bibliography/works cited page
Include INTERNAL CITATION. For help on internal citation, visit the OWL citation guide.
Your research paper will be evaluated using the PARCC rubric.
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5. 5. Enrichment Activities
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Examine the following:
The Treaty of Versailles
The effects of the treaty on Germany
Using what you know about nationalism and the causality of events leading to World War I, write a constructed response that details the events that led to the start of World War II. Was Germany justified in their decision to start another World War?
Examine the following:
The Rise of Nationalism
Answer the following question in a constructed response.
How does nationalism impact a country? How does it impact relationships between countries?

6. 6. Teacher Resources Grade 10 World History 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Learning Standards Alignment C3 Standards
D2.His Evaluate how historical events and developments were shaped by unique circumstances of time and place as well as broader historical contexts.
D2.His Critique the appropriateness of the historical sources used in a secondary interpretation.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy
Reading: 1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
Writing: 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
AASL Standards Framework for Learners Inquire: Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.
Think: Learners display curiosity and initiative by:
I.A.2 Recalling prior and background knowledge as context for new meaning.
Create: Learners engage with new knowledge by following a process that includes:
I.B.1 Using evidence to investigate questions. I.B.3 Generating products that illustrate learning.
Share: Learners adapt, communicate, and exchange learning products with others in a cycle that includes:
I.C.1 Interacting with content presented by others.
Grow: Learners participate in an ongoing inquiry-based process by:
I.D.2 Engaging in sustained inquiry.
P21 Framework: 21st Century Student Outcomes
3. Information, Media & Technology Skills: Information Literacy: Access information efficiently and effectively; Use information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand.
ICT Literacy: Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information.
Grade 10 World History
Time Frame: minute class periods
Differentiation strategies for this lesson:
Have students use learning supports provided in any BCPS-licensed Digital Content included in this lesson. Refer to Digital Content Snapshots & Support resources for as needed.
Notes to the teacher:
Collaborate with your school library media specialist to plan and implement this lesson.
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