First World War - Alliances WWI

LO: To evaluate how far the alliances caused the First World War

Starter:

• Engage students in a source discussion on the alliances formed during WWI.
• Encourage critical thinking by asking probing questions about the purpose and implications of these alliances.

Teacher Led Instruction:

• Provide a detailed overview of the alliances that existed during WWI, emphasizing key players and motivations behind forming these alliances.
• Facilitate a class discussion where students can ask questions and share their insights about the alliances, promoting a deeper understanding of the topic.

Main Activity:

• Guide students in creating a structured table that evaluates the main alliances of WWI, focusing on aspects such as member countries, objectives, and potential consequences.
• Encourage collaboration and research skills as students work together to gather information and fill in the table accurately.

Plenary:

• Lead a class discussion exploring the question of why alliances played a significant role in causing the First World War.
• Encourage students to reflect on the complexities of international relations and how alliances, intended as mechanisms for security, ultimately contributed to a global conflict, fostering critical thinking and historical analysis skills.