Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | World War I: Conclusion of the War

Objectives

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to provide a clear insight into the topics to be addressed and the skills that students should develop during the lesson. This will allow students to orient themselves regarding the learning objectives and understand the relevance of the content in a broader historical context, facilitating a deeper and integrated understanding of the events and their consequences.

Main Objectives

1. Understand the main events that led to the end of World War I.

2. Analyze the geopolitical and social changes in the world after the war.

3. Identify the influential factors that paved the way for World War II.

Side Objectives

1. Develop critical analysis and historical interpretation skills.
2. Enhance the ability to relate historical events to contemporary contexts.

Introduction

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to warm up students and engage them with the topic, encouraging the use of digital devices to connect history with the present. By sharing facts and answering key questions, students will have the opportunity to review and contextualize previously acquired knowledge, preparing for active participation in the practical activities of the lesson.

Warming Up

Explain to the students that today's lesson will focus on the end of World War I and its consequences. Ask students to use their cell phones to find an interesting fact about the end of the war and share it with the class. Encourage them to find facts that may connect with today's world, such as geopolitical or social changes resulting from the conflict.

Initial Reflections

1. What were the main factors that contributed to the end of World War I?

2. How did the Treaty of Versailles influence the world after the war?

3. What geopolitical changes occurred as a result of World War I?

4. How did the end of World War I pave the way for World War II?

5. What were the most notable social consequences after the end of World War I?

Development

Duration: (65 - 75 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to engage students in practical activities that utilize digital technologies to deepen knowledge about the end of World War I, its consequences, and the factors that led to World War II. These activities are designed to be playful and contextually relevant, promoting content retention through creativity and practical application.

Activity Suggestions

It is recommended that only one of the suggested activities be carried out

Activity 1 - 📜 Creation of a Historical Instagram Feed

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Contextualize and humanize historical events through the creation of digital content, fostering students' critical understanding and creativity.

- Description: Students must create a fictitious Instagram feed that represents the main events of the end of World War I and its consequences. Each group should choose historical figures (leaders, soldiers, citizens) and create posts as if they were these characters, using images, captions, and hashtags.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Ask each group to choose 3 to 5 historical figures related to the end of World War I.

• Students should research these figures and significant events that occurred at the end of the war and in the post-war period.

• Using design apps (such as Canva) or ready-made templates, students should create posts that represent the viewpoint of these characters.

• Each post should include a relevant image, a caption that describes the event from the character’s perspective, and creative hashtags.

• The groups should publish their posts on a created Instagram account for the class or on a digital sharing platform.

• At the end, each group presents its feed to the class, explaining the historical context of each post.

Activity 2 - 🎥 Historical Digital Influencers

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Develop the skill of communication and contextual understanding of historical events, using digital media to promote engagement and creativity.

- Description: Students should imagine themselves as digital influencers living at the end of World War I and create videos of about 1 minute explaining the main events and changes of that time. These videos should be posted on a specific platform (such as a private YouTube channel or a TikTok account).

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group chooses an important event or a relevant change that occurred after the end of World War I.

• Students should conduct in-depth research on the chosen topic.

• Using their cell phones, each group should create a short video of approximately 1 minute, presenting themselves as digital influencers of the time and explaining the event or change in a creative and informative way.

• The videos should include visual and textual elements to enrich the understanding of the topic.

• Groups should upload the videos to a specific platform (such as a private YouTube channel or a TikTok account) created for the class.

• At the end, the videos will be shown to the class, and each group will have the opportunity to comment on the creation process and the importance of the addressed historical event.

Activity 3 - 🎮 Historical Gamification: Mission Treaty of Versailles

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Promote a deep understanding of diplomatic processes and the complexities of international negotiations, using a playful and interactive approach.

- Description: Students must participate in a role-playing game (RPG) where they assume the role of delegates from the nations involved in the Treaty of Versailles. They must negotiate the terms of the treaty, considering the interests of their nations, and attempt to reach a fair agreement.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of a maximum of 5 students, assigning each group a nation involved in the negotiation of the Treaty of Versailles (for example: France, United Kingdom, Germany, United States).

• Provide each group with a detailed profile of their nation, including objectives, interests, and post-war needs.

• Groups should research the historical positions of their nations and the desired terms in the Treaty of Versailles.

• In an online environment (such as Google Docs or a similar collaboration platform), students must hold discussions and negotiations as if they were real delegates.

• Groups should propose, discuss, and vote on different clauses of the treaty, trying to reach an agreement that is acceptable to all nations involved.

• At the end of the game, each group presents the final version of the treaty and explains how they arrived at the negotiated terms.

Feedback

Duration: (20 - 30 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to consolidate learning through the exchange of experiences and reflections, promoting a deeper understanding of historical events and their connections to the present. The 360° feedback aims to develop communication skills and constructive criticism, as well as strengthen collaboration among students.

Group Discussion

Promote a group discussion with all students, where groups share what they learned while conducting the activities and their conclusions. Start the discussion with a brief script: Thank everyone for participating in the activities and highlight the collective effort. Ask each group to briefly summarize the activity they conducted (Historical Instagram Feed, Historical Digital Influencers, or Historical Gamification). Request that they share the key learning points and any interesting insights that arose during the activity. Encourage students to ask questions and comments on the presentations of other groups, fostering an environment of idea exchange and reflections.

Reflections

1. How did the activities help to better understand the events and consequences of the end of World War I? 2. In what way did the use of digital tools influence your learning and engagement with the topic? 3. What connections were you able to make between the historical events studied and the current context of the world?

360° Feedback

Instruct students to participate in a 360° feedback session, where each student must receive feedback from the other members of their group. Guide the class to ensure that the feedback is constructive and respectful, highlighting strengths and suggesting areas for improvement. Use the following guidelines for the feedback: Feedback should be specific – instead of 'you did a good job,' say 'your analysis of the Treaty of Versailles was very detailed and insightful.' Feedback should be balanced – include both positive points and suggestions for improvement, such as 'I really liked your creativity in creating the posts, but I think you could have included more details about the social consequences.' Feedback should be respectful and objective – avoid personal criticism and focus on the work done.

Conclusion

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

🎯 Purpose: The purpose of this stage is to consolidate and review learning in a fun and contextualized manner, allowing students to make connections between the past and the present. Additionally, it aims to show the importance of the topic in understanding current events and in forming critical and informed citizens. This conclusion also serves to reinforce communication and digital technology skills acquired throughout the lesson. 🏛️📚✨

Summary

🧩 Fun Summary: Imagine we are scrolling through an 'Historical Instagram' feed. Here, we see that World War I ended with many events that shaped the future. Posts include the Treaty of Versailles, with captions like 'Changing the Geopolitical Game', and memes of the social changes post-war! Stories highlight the League of Nations trying to prevent a sequence (although it did not work out so well). And of course, we cannot forget the historical influencers debating how these events inevitably led to World War II. It's like a feed where each post tells a crucial part of our global history. 🕊️📜✨

World Connection

🌐 Connection to the Current World: This lesson connects directly with the current world, where social networks and new technologies are powerful vehicles for communication and learning. World War I brought changes that still influence contemporary politics, economy, and society. Creating digital content about history allows students to view historical events with an updated perspective, relating them to modern dynamics such as fake news, digital diplomacy, and global social movements. 💬🔗🌍

Practical Application

🔍 Applications in Everyday Life: Understanding the end of World War I and its consequences enables students to better comprehend the current geopolitical and social scenarios. This knowledge is essential for developing critical analysis of global events, international policies, and social issues. Moreover, the ability to create informative digital content is a valuable skill in the job market and in everyday interactions in the digital age. 👥💡📱