Unfolding WWI: Project Guidelines
Individually or with one partner, you must create a World War I foldable poster board. All of the information you need for this project can be found in Chapter 25 in your textbook or you can use additional sources from this list.   If you are off campus and need to log on to the source list the username is: ladue and the password/access code is: rams  Everything in this project must be colorful and creative.  Use this template to get started. Then you can print out these slides and paste them onto your poster board. 
Panel
REQUIREMENTS
POINTS
Panel 1: 
Cover
The title “Unfolding WWI”
Beginning and ending dates of the war (years)
World War I specific picture(s) - look these up
Your first & last name(s)
5 points
Due 2/26 (B) 
Panel 2: 
The Allies (GB, France, Russia, USA)
Name at least 4 main nations that fought on this side including the USA
Name the political leader(s) for each country at the time
Briefly describe their reasons for entering the war

5 points
Due 2/26  (B)
Panel 3: 
The Central Powers (AH, Germany, Ottomans, Bulgaria)
Name at least 4 main nations that fought on this side
Name the political leader(s) for each country at the time
Briefly describe their reasons for entering the war
Panels 4 (M), 5 (A), 6 (Is) 7 (N) &
 8 (Franz Ferdinand): MAIIN Causes of WWI
A paragraph that explains 1 cause of WWI on each panel. Prove that you understand the war’s causes.
Paragraphs must have a topic sentence, 3-5 sentences with specific facts and/or examples, and a conclusion statement. 
1 point each (5 per total) 2/26 (B)
Panel 9:
Timeline of WWI Battles
Create a timeline of 5 major battles of WWI in chronological order For each, tell:
Which nations fought in the battle
Where the battle was fought
Dates of the battle
Who was eventually victorious (who won)
Casualties/other info of interest
5  points
Due 2/28 
Panel 10: 
Women’s Involvement
Identify at least two areas of the war that involved women, on the battlefield and off
Explain, provide imagery
5 points
Due 2/28 
Panel 11: 
New Warfare Technology & Strategies
Find a picture of trench warfare with labels/descriptions
Add information about at least 3 additional technologies or strategies
5 points
Due 2/28 (R)
Panel 12: WWI Primary Source and analysis
Find a primary source document (at least ½ page) depicting the everyday impact of the war on individuals (could be civilian or soldier).
Describe the source
Identify the main idea of the source
explain the significance of the primary source
5 points
Due 2/29 (R)
Panel 13: 
Map of Pre-War Europe and Map of Post-War Europe
Accurate maps  of Europe just before WWI (1914) and after WWI (1918) from Google Images
Maps must be in color and labeled
Map must fill up the space in the Slide
(it can be turned sideways if needed)
Written analysis comparing and contrasting the maps (land distribution and borders). 

5 points
Due  2/29 (B)
Panel 14: 
Eastern Front Wraps Up
Russian Revolution
Briefly explain how Russia becomes communist in 1917 using terms bolshevik, communist and Vladimir Lenin
Explain how the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk allows Russia to leave the war
Include relevant images
5 points
Due  2/29 (B) 
Panel 15: 
Treaty of Versailles
At least four major components of this peace treaty
What did the winners get?
What happened to the losers?
5 points
Due  3/4 (B) 
6=
CREATE a political cartoon about some aspect of this war
This must be hand drawn. You will paste it on this panel.
A paragraph that thoroughly explains your cartoon
If you are working with a partner you will both attach your cartoons to the project.
5  points
Due  3/4 (B) 



FINAL DUE DATE:  3/4 (B)  by the end of class.