Costs of World War I, Flu Pandemic 1918

Why did the combination of World War I and the 1918 flu pandemic have such a devastating impact on the world? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the costs of World War I. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - “Some Job” 1919 primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions
Costs of World War I document analysis with scaffolding questions
Costs of War poster activity objective, directions for students, rubric
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the combined effects of World War I and the 1918 flu pandemic change peoples lives and shape the future of the world?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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