Open a blog account at https://www.blogger.com/start
Your URL for your personal blog should be your first initial, last name. For example: Rick's blog would be rwachowiak.blogspot.com
CREATE YOUR BLOG TRENCH JOURNAL.
USE THESE TOP SECRET SITES to lead you to web pages of the "Allies" (English, French, and Americans):
http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/EMS/WWI/WWI.html
http://www.worldwar1.com/dbc
MAKE SURE TO collect 2 or 3 pictures of World War 1 that you can print/copy and place in your trench journal.
BATTLEFIELD ORDERS (aka RESEARCH/WEB QUEST surrounding WWI)
1. Research weapons used in the Great War and explain how they are changing the face of war in 1918. Weapons to explore: flamethrower, tank, machine gun, submarine, airplane, and 3" mortar.
2. Explain what "no man's land" is and draw an illustration of it.
3. How is gas used as a biological weapon in the Great War? What types of gas are used, and what is their effects?
4. Who is the Red Baron? Why is he famous, and how does he die?
5. What is the Schlieffen Plan, and is it working in 1917?
6. Explain how the Archduke's assassination is a catalyst for the war.
7. Find Helen Burrey's 1917 journal. Summarize the information that you find.
8. Draw an illustration of a typical set of trenches used in France during WW I. one.
9. Explain the concept of "Pal Battalions" and evaluate whether or not they were a good strategy for the German and English armies.
