Assassination of Franz Ferdinand - First World War Causes

Starter:

• Engage students with anagrams of key terms related to WWI assassination.

Teacher-led Instruction:

• Provide context on the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and its significance in the lead-up to WWI.
• Facilitate a class discussion about the political climate, alliances, and tensions in Europe prior to the assassination.

Main Activity:

• Distribute a reading material and show a video summarizing the events leading to the assassination and its aftermath.
• Encourage students to take notes and identify crucial factors that contributed to the outbreak of WWI.

Plenary:

• Lead a group discussion on the reasons why the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand ultimately led to the First World War.
• Encourage students to express their understanding and insights gained from the lesson, fostering critical thinking and analysis skills.