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Resources

Lesson Title 1: The Balkans Powder Keg

Linked Online Resource 1: https://www.historycrunch.com/balkan-powder-keg-and-world-war-i.html#google_vignette 

Description/Rationale 1:

This is a plentiful resource that talks about the Balkan Wars. This is an important event because this directly connects to World War I. The resource has an index, which could connect the user to other various landing pages related to the Balkan Wars. The article is short in length and a quick read as well. In terms of historical context, the resource primes the brain to make connections between the countries involved in World War I. 

Lesson Title 2: Negative Impacts of the Industrial Revolution on World War I

Linked Online Resource 2: https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/wars-and-missions/ww1/military-organisation/technology-and-equipment 

Description/Rationale 2: 

This source is lengthy and full information. Each category has a couple of bullet points. Enhancing the simplicity of retaining information. Each weapon that is covered has its uses, and when the technology was used. This connects multiple timelines together, and reinforces previously learned information.  

Lesson Title 3: A New Kind of War

Linked Online Resource 3: https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/10-significant-battles-of-the-first-world-war 

Description/Rationale 3:

This resource has the advantage of supplying the user with a myriad of pictures and descriptions that clearly depict each war. The resources also extend to other wars as well. Which builds on opportunities to learn outside of the lesson. The landing page is very easy to navigate. In addition, there are hyperlinks that bring the user to other pages to extend learning. Within some landing pages is audio, which provides other access points to the information. 

Materials For Students

*some of these materials will be provided, but please purchase what is necessary*

📚 Student Supplies

Daily Essentials

• 3-ring binder (1.5–2 inches) or sturdy folder for handouts, Loose-leaf paper, Spiral notebook (for notes/journaling)

• Pens (blue/black), Pencils, Erasers

Organization Tools

• Dividers (for units like Enlightenment, Revolutions, World Wars, Cold War, Globalization)

• Highlighters (2–3 colors for annotating texts)

• Sticky notes (for textbook or document analysis)

Reading & Writing Support

• Colored pencils or markers (for map work and projects)

• Index cards (for vocabulary, key thinkers, or events)

💻 Optional / Recommended Technology

• Laptop or tablet (if allowed by school), Headphones (for videos or online activities), Access to Google Docs / Microsoft Word (for essays and assignments)

📘 Teacher/ Classroom Supplies

(Helpful for running a Global II class smoothly)

• Whiteboard markers & erasers, Chart paper or poster board, Timeline posters or materials

• Printed maps (world, regions, historical periods), Primary source packets/documents, Projector or smartboard access

🗂️ Project & Assessment Supplies

• Poster boards (for presentations)

• Glue sticks, Scissors, Construction paper

🧠 Content-Specific Materials

Helpful for Global II topics:

• World map atlas or printed maps, Timeline templates, DBQ (Document-Based Question) practice packets, Essay writing guides (claim-evidence-reasoning frameworks)

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