Learning Standards and Practices
10.5 UNRESOLVED GLOBAL CONFLICT (1914–1945): World War I and World War II led to geopolitical changes, human and environmental devastation, and attempts to bring stability and peace. (Standards: 2, 3, 4, 5; Themes: TCC, GEO, GOV, CIV, TECH, EXCH)
10.5b Technological developments increased the extent of damage and casualties in both World War I and World War II.
Ø Students will compare and contrast the technologies utilized in both World War I and World War II, noting the human and environmental devastation
10.5 UNRESOLVED GLOBAL CONFLICT (1914–1945): World War I and World War II led to geopolitical changes, human and environmental devastation, and attempts to bring stability and peace. (Standards: 2, 3, 4, 5; Themes: TCC, GEO, GOV, CIV, TECH, EXCH)
10.5b Technological developments increased the extent of damage and casualties in both World War I and World War II.
Ø Students will compare and contrast the technologies utilized in both World War I and World War II, noting the human and environmental devastation
Setting the Stage
Introduce students to the role of technology in war using the following video:
Technology and Innovation
Introduce students to the role of technology in war using the following video:
Technology and Innovation
Supporting Question 1: What technology was used in World War I?
Formative Assessment: For each image, describe the capabilities of the technology featured and the possible impact of that technology.
Formative Assessment: For each image, describe the capabilities of the technology featured and the possible impact of that technology.
World War I Airplane, c. 1917
Courtesy: New York State Archives United States E2 Submarine, 1915
Courtesy: New York State Archives |
British Tank, France, July 1918
Courtesy: New York State Archives Private James A. McGuire and a Machine Gun Crew of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, August 14, 1915
Courtesy: New York State Archives |
United States Atlantic Fleet, Dreadnought Delaware Leading, n.d.
Courtesy: New York State Archives |
Supporting Question 2: What was the impact of technology in World War I?
Formative Assessment: Describe the consequences of new technology in World War I.
Formative Assessment: Describe the consequences of new technology in World War I.
Account from a Gas Victim, World War I, Nov. 4, 1918
Courtesy: New York State Archives William Duncan's Account of German Bombing, Aug. 28, 1921
Courtesy: New York State Archives |
Soldiers Wearing Gas Masks, c. 1917
Courtesy: New York State Archives World War I "Local Marine Has Recovered," William Albert Sutton, Lockport, January 13, 1919
Courtesy: New York State Archives |
Supporting Question 3: How was new technology used during World War II?
Formative Assessment: Describe the changes resulting from new technology during World War II.
Formative Assessment: Describe the changes resulting from new technology during World War II.
World War II - Dead Animal Salvage Letter
Courtesy: New York State Archives S.S. General R.E. Callan, 1948
Courtesy: New York State Archives World War II - Navigation Class
Courtesy: New York State Archives |
Electrol Inc., N.Y., 1951
Courtesy: New York State Archives RMS Queen Mary & HMS Queen Elizabeth, 1948
Courtesy: New York State Archives |
Argument: Describe the new technology available during World War I and II and discuss both the positive and negative impact of this technology.
Extension: Research the technology used in current conflicts around the world. Evaluate the positive and negative effects of current technology and compare the impact of current technology to the technology available during World War I and II.
Taking Informed Action: Write an article for online publication detailing the positive ways technology can help solve current conflicts.
Extension: Research the technology used in current conflicts around the world. Evaluate the positive and negative effects of current technology and compare the impact of current technology to the technology available during World War I and II.
Taking Informed Action: Write an article for online publication detailing the positive ways technology can help solve current conflicts.