Global Gale Slides
An 8-slide instructional presentation on World War I from the American perspective, covering neutrality, the sinking of the Lusitania, the Zimmermann Telegram, propaganda, Wilson's 14 Points, and the post-war consequences. Includes discussion prompts and a final summative question.
Trench Lines Map Activity
A geography and mapping activity where students identify key combatants, neutral nations, and strategic locations like the Western Front and the sinking site of the Lusitania. Includes analysis questions on geographic strategy.
War Whispers DBQ
A document-based question activity focusing on the Zimmermann Telegram and various propaganda posters. Students analyze text for intent, identify emotional triggers in visual media, and synthesize information to understand the push for U.S. intervention.
Peace Plans Analysis
A comparative analysis activity examining President Wilson's Fourteen Points against the final terms of the Treaty of Versailles. Students evaluate the effectiveness of idealistic diplomacy versus punitive peace measures.
Justified Entry Essay
A summative writing assessment and grading rubric where students evaluate the justification of U.S. entry into World War I, choosing between an argument for democratic idealism or strategic national interests.
Global Gale Teacher Guide
A teacher resource containing lesson objectives, standard alignments (Iowa Social Studies), material descriptions, and detailed answer keys for all student activities in the Global Gale lesson.