World War I Curriculum

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The Volunteers: Americans Join World War I, 1914-1919 is a free curriculum aligned with UNESCO Global Learning standards for secondary school classrooms worldwide. The curriculum helps students analyse the history of World War I through the lens of this volunteer service, both before and after the period of American neutrality. It also aims to continue the legacy of volunteerism established during World War I by encouraging students to engage in local, regional, and international service.

About The Curriculum
All twenty-two lesson plans in six broader topics in this free curriculum are aligned with both UNESCO Global Learning and U.S. Common Core educational standards, which help teachers to assess learning objectives and lesson plan goals.

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