Homework 3/7

HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEKEND - 29.3 WWI AS A GLOBAL WAR (READ)


Today we're going to be taking a closer look at individual battles of WWI.

The most battles we will be looking at today are:

The Battle of Verdun (pronounced - ver-done)
The Battle of the Somme (pronounced Saw-mm)
The Battle of Ypres (pronounced Ee-pris)

You will work in small groups, 2-4 people (numbers and group dynamics will be a factor) to create an 'infographic' of the battle.

What is an infographic?  Infographics are factual, informative ways to show data and facts that also incorporate graphics (charts, maps, images and symbols)

Where will you get your information?
We will be using PBS - The Great War and some of the additional sites listed below. You can also do independent research. 

Verdun
Site ONE ; TWO ; THREE ; FOUR

Somme
Site ONE ; TWO ; THREE ; FOUR ; FIVE

Ypres
Site ONE ; TWO ; THREE 

WHAT NEEDS TO BE ON YOUR INFOGRAPHIC? 

• where the battle occurred,
• what led to its occurrence,
• battle conditions, such as the weather.
• who (countries) was involved
• how many casualties, (wounded vs. dead if you can find it) 
• types of weapons used,
• the end result of the war (who "won" the battle and its effect on everything around it, including civilians).