Between Peace and War
Consider why some Europeans changed their anti-war stance when World War I officially began, and why others like conscientious objectors continued to oppose the war.
Connecting to Our Past
Jin Xuefei’s poem and Charlene Wang’s anecdote show how the context in which we understand our past can shape how we understand ourselves today.
10 Questions Framework: Questions for the Past
Students apply the 10 Questions Framework to 1963 Chicago Public Schools Boycott.
The Brutal Realities of World War I
Gain insight into the death and destruction of World War I with firsthand accounts from former soldiers.
The Brutal Realities of World War I (en español)
Gain insight into the death and destruction of World War I with firsthand accounts from former soldiers. This reading is in Spanish.
Building Support on the Home Front
Explore the role of propaganda in World War I, and take a closer look at one of the most successful British propaganda campaigns featuring nurse Edith Cavell.
Commemorating the War
View and analyze John Singer Sargent’s memorial to World War I, the painting Gassed.
Disillusion on the Battlefield
Get insight into the experiences of soldiers in World War I through poetry and literature excerpts.
Disillusion on the Battlefield (en español)
Get insight into the experiences of soldiers in World War I through poetry and literature excerpts. This resource is in Spanish.
Strategies for Addressing Racist and Dehumanizing Language in Literature
Prepare to teach a challenging text with intention and care using the following recommendations.
Genocide under the Cover of War
Consider how the Armenian Genocide was made possible by the staggering brutality of World War I.