1. Memoirs of World War I Honors U.S. History Mr. Fee Mrs. Keruskin Mrs. Mason

2. Lesson Goals Project/Requirements Resources  Web  Paper-based

3. Your Goal Take the Persona of a WWI Soldier, Nurse, or Ambulance Driver. Compose a Letter Home or a Diary Entry Provide Detailed Knowledge & Your Opinion

4. A WWI Soldier's Account A WWI Nurse's Account

5. What do I Include in my Document? Date Causes of the War Who was Fighting & Why Allied Feelings Regarding U.S. Involvement Motivation for Fighting/Serving

6. What do I Include in my Document? Conditions in the Trenches/Hospitals Battle Description Conditions Faced by Combatants (e.g., food, quarters, weapons, etc.) Map Bibliography

7. Where can I find Information? Web Resources Veteran's History Project Sponsored by the Library of Congress. Provides personal accounts from those who experienced life in the trenches of WWI. WWI Document Archive Assembled by volunteers of the World War I Military History List. An archive of primary documents (diaries, memorials, personal reminiscences). Includes an image archive. Good info for nurses/ambulance drivers! WWI Retrogravures Includes information about the origins of WWI along with data relating to the financial cost of the war.

8. Where can I find Information? Web Resources Photos of the Great War WWI image database filled with WWI photos that have been categorized into various albums. PBS Filled with valuable information (e.g., timeline, maps) that will help you complete your project successfully.

9. Where can I find Information? Paper-Based Resources On Reserve - Library Cart