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The M.A.I.N. Cartoons of World War I

Susan McHale, Laura Halstied, Becky Hilton, Heather Tilotson | Published: May 27th, 2022 by K20 Center

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The M.A.I.N. Cartoons of World War I

In this lesson, students will explore the causes of World War I by completing a card sort and analyzing political cartoons. Students will create and present an anchor chart in groups over the causes of World War I.

The M.A.I.N. Cartoons of World War I

Summary

Procedure

Engage

Students brainstorm and categorize reasons for war through a sticky note activity.

Explore

Students examine the multiple causes of World War I by engaging in a card sort.

Explain

Students analyze a political cartoon about World War I in groups of four.

Extend

Students create an anchor chart explaining the political cartoon analyzed and explain how the cartoon relates to the causes of World War I.

Evaluate

Students present their anchor charts to the class in groups of four.

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K20 Center

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Facilitator Resources

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  • Card Sort Teachers Notes—MAIN Cartoons of WWI
  • Causes of WWI Anchor Chart Example—MAIN Causes of WWI
  • Lesson Slides—MAIN Cartoons of WWI
  • TACOS Teacher Notes—MAIN Cartoons of WWI

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  • Card Sort—MAIN Cartoons of WWI
  • Political Cartoons Packet—MAIN Cartoons of WWI
  • TACOS Cartoon Analysis—MAIN Cartoons of WWI

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