1. The Front Lines Life in the Trenches (A Webquest)

2. A Letter has Arrived!

3. Dear Solider, Congratulations on your appointment to the front lines. Your hard work and dedication has landed you into one of the most prestigious positions available in the American Army. As always the people on the home front are curious about the action on the front line. As part of your assignment you will be required to document your daily experiences. Please familiarize yourself with all aspects of life on the front lines as a war correspondent will be sent to shadow you and collect all of your experiences for a movie reel that will be sent to the states. We expect a thorough report, and will be evaluating your results. Please use the resources we sent to guide your documentations.assignmentevaluating resources Sincerely, Robert Hayes

4. As part of your report be sure to answer the following questions: 1.what were the four types of trenches used by the Allies? 2.Why do you think the trenches were formed in a zig‐zag type pattern? 3.What was the Western Front? 4. What was the purpose of a trench? 5."No man's land" and "going over the top" are phrases he keeps writing about. What are they? They sound frightening! Are they? Why? 6.Identify in detail the four causes of World War One? 7.Explain the conditions in the trenches and tactics used to fight the enemy. Your research on conditions must include the following topics: parapet, dugout, sand bags, lice, rats, frogs, alcohol, stand to, fire step, latrines, listening posts, and smells (be very specific and detailed. Give me as much as possible here). 8.Identify at least 5 types of weapons used by both sides including your weapon. Cross reference the term "mechanized warfare" in your answer. 9.Why do you want America to enter the war and identify at least two reasons why you think they'll enter the war. 10.Identify at least 3 actual battles that you were in. Who won these battles and why? What your role in these battles was. 11.Please give your overall impressions of the war and end the letter with your signature. 12.Describe what daily life in the trenches is like when soldiers are NOT fighting a battle. What do you do to pass time or entertain yourself?

5. Resources TypeResources Trench warfare WWI Trench Warfare http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/pathways/firstworldwar/military_conflict/trenches.htm trenches http://www.vlib.us/wwi/resources/archives/images/i040505/key.html firstworldwar.com - A Multimedia History of WWI PBS History of WWI - Trench Warfare - Interactive Maps and Battles History and Details of WWI Memoirs Soldier Letter from Trenches A Survivors Memoir http://www.kancoll.org/articles/cruzan/ http://www.lib.byu.edu/estu/wwi/ Diary of a WWI soldier Poetry and Songs "Break of Day in the Trenches" by Isaac Rosenberg "In Flanders Field" "Zeppelins" "Too Late Now" "Over There" George M. Cohan Photographs & Drawings http://net.lib.byu.edu/estu/wwi/memoir/Stretchers/PottleTC.htm http://www.kancoll.org/graphics/cruzan/viewsmain.htm Zeppelins http://raven.cc.ukans.edu/~kansite/ww_one/photos/greatwr2.htm#troops http://www.worldwar1.com/tlbtw.htm http://www.greatwar.nl/

6. Multimedia Rubric PointsGraphicsAudioEffortResearch 10 Student includes 10-15 video clips and primary resource pictures. The pictures are carefully chosen, very interesting, and relevant to the topic. Pictures clearly illustrate a story and connect to the written material. Student reads written material with a strong use of vocal cues to show emotion. The audio is very interesting and enhances the presentation. Student includes music to help convey the emotions desired. Student works during all work times. Student follows all directions and demonstrates an initiative to solve problems on his/her own and complete the project in a timely manner. Student uses multiple sources and demonstrates a deep understanding of the material in their work. 9 Student includes 10-15 video clips and primary resource pictures. The pictures are interesting and relevant to the topic. Pictures are good but may not demonstrate a connection to the written material. Student reads written material with frequent vocal cues to show emotion. The audio is very interesting and enhances the presentation. Student includes music to help convey the emotions desired. Student works during all work times. Student follows all directions. Student occasionally relies on the teacher for help before trying to solve problems on his/her own. Student completes project in a timely manner. Student uses a few sources and demonstrates a good understanding of the material in their work. 8 Student includes 8-15 primary resource pictures and/or video. The pictures are interesting. The student includes some pictures or video that do not connect to the topic and seem out of place. Student reads written material with a few vocal cues to show emotion. The audio is very interesting and enhances the presentation. Little or no music is added to the presentation, or the music used is too distracting or has the wrong tone. Student works during most work times, but may need redirecting 1-2 times. Student follows all directions. Student occasionally relies on the teacher for help before trying to solve problems on his/her own. Student completes project in a timely manner. Student uses 1-2 sources and demonstrates a basic understanding of the material in their work. 7 Student includes less than 8 pictures and/or video. Little attempt to connect to the written material is made. Student reads written material in a mostly monotone voice. The audio does not enhance the presentation. Little or no music is added to the presentation, or the music used is too distracting or has the wrong tone. Student needs more than 2 reminders to work during work times and stay on task. Student works falls behind due to lack of following directions and working in class. Student does not seem to use the sources to help them in their work. Student relies on his/her own background knowledge.

7. A Letter has Arrived!

8. Dear Correspondent, Congratulations! We are sending you to the front lines! You will be following a solider and creating visual documentation of his daily life. You will be responsible for collecting pictorial images as well as movie reels that can be sent back to the home front. The solider you are working with will be creating a letter that will recount the experiences that you are visually documenting. Thank you for playing such an important supportive role in the war effort. We look forward to your broadcast!

9. Resources TypeResources Trench warfare WWI Trench Warfare http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/pathways/firstworldwar/military_conflict/trenches.htm trenches http://www.vlib.us/wwi/resources/archives/images/i040505/key.html Memoirs http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/worldwarone/soldier/letter07.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/worldwarone/survivor/memoir01.shtml http://www.kancoll.org/articles/cruzan/ http://www.lib.byu.edu/estu/wwi/ http://www.firstworldwar.com/diaries/index.htm Poetry and Songs "Break of Day in the Trenches" by Isaac Rosenberg "In Flanders Field" "Zeppelins" "Too Late Now" "Over There" George M. Cohan Photographs & Drawings http://net.lib.byu.edu/estu/wwi/memoir/Stretchers/PottleTC.htm http://www.kancoll.org/graphics/cruzan/viewsmain.htm Zeppelins http://raven.cc.ukans.edu/~kansite/ww_one/photos/greatwr2.htm#troops http://www.worldwar1.com/tlbtw.htm http://www.greatwar.nl/

10. Letter Rubric PointsDetails/CreativityGrammarEffortResearch 10 Student includes 10-15 authentic details about trench life. The details are carefully chosen, very interesting, and relevant to the topic. The words paint a picture in the reader’s mind. Letter is ¾ to 1 page long, single spaced 12 pt font. Letter only has 1-2 spelling errors that are used as part of the character’s personality and to make the letter look more real. The letter includes a date, salutation, and signature. Student works during all work times. Student follows all directions and demonstrates an initiative to solve problems on his/her own and complete the project in a timely manner. Student uses multiple sources and demonstrates a deep understanding of the material in their work. 9 Student includes 8-9 authentic details about trench life. The details are carefully chosen, very interesting, and relevant to the topic. The words describe in accurate detail what is happening. Letter is ¾ to 1 page long, single spaced 12 pt font. Letter has 1- 2 spelling and grammar errors. The letter includes a date, salutation, and signature. Student works during all work times. Student follows all directions. Student occasionally relies on the teacher for help before trying to solve problems on his/her own. Student completes project in a timely manner. Student uses a few sources and demonstrates a good understanding of the material in their work. 8 Student includes 6-7 authentic details about trench life. The details may not fit together in some places and seem randomly chosen. The words describe in accurate detail what is happening. Letter is ½ to ¾ page long, single spaced 12 pt font. Letter has 1- 2 spelling and grammar errors. The letter includes a date, salutation, and signature. Student works during most work times, but may need redirecting 1-2 times. Student follows all directions. Student occasionally relies on the teacher for help before trying to solve problems on his/her own. Student completes project in a timely manner. Student uses 1-2 sources and demonstrates a basic understanding of the material in their work. 7 Student includes 5 or less details about trench life. The details do not connect well and don’t seem to be really written by someone who was there. Letter is less than ½ page long, single spaced 12 pt font. Letter has more than 2 spelling and grammar errors. The letter is not written like an actual letter, but is just a paragraph (no date, salutation or signature). Student needs more than 2 reminders to work during work times and stay on task. Student works falls behind due to lack of following directions and working in class. Student does not seem to use the sources to help them in their work. Student relies on his/her own background knowledge.