The Art of war

Conflict and Compromise

West Ada Academies 19/20

what is the lasting impact of world war 1?

Do you or someone you know own a wristwatch? Have you or someone you know ever donated blood? Have you ever opened a can of soup or spaghetti? Have you ever marveled at the power of a tank? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you have World War I and its aftermath to thank.

World War I, also referred to as The Great War or The War to End All Wars was the most destructive and deadliest war that the world had seen up to that point, with the total number of military and civilian casualties numbering at about 40 million, and a staggering 23 million wounded military personnel. It is one of the deadliest conflicts the world has ever seen and the effects of this conflict are felt to this day.

In this studio, you will choose which path to take to create your informational essay.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS DEFINED

What will I be able to do after this studio?

English Language Arts

1 Reading Critically

1.1 Reading Strategies

1.2 Evaluate main idea and themes

1.3 Analyze context and POV

1.4 Analyze craft

3 Writing Effectively

3.1 Introduce the topic

3.2 Develop main idea

3.3 Transitions

3.4 Formal tone and vocabulary

3.5 Compelling conclusion

3.6 Strengthen through revision

Social Studies

3 Geographic Representations

3.1 Display and explain spatial patterns

3.2 Apply geographic tools

4 Human/Environment Interactions

4.1 Analyze relationships

4.2 Evaluate impact

West Ada LEARNING CYCLE

To the left is our West Ada Academies Learning Cycle. This course is designed with content that fits into one of five categories: Engage, Explore, Practice, Apply, and Reflect. You will move through the stages of the learning cycle as you engage in the studio's driving questions, and then learn, practice, and apply the target skills listed above. When you get to the apply stage, you will make a presentation or use another method to show what you know. Finally, at each Milestone and again at the end of the studio, you will reflect on your project and what you have learned.

ICONS TO KNOW

Throughout the course you will see these two icons. They will tell you whether you are able to complete each assignment individually, or whether it must be done collaboratively (with a partner or group).