Guthriegabs About the Christmas Truce of World War One (WWI)
This one-time class gives an overview of the ceasefire between German and British troops during WWI in the winter of 1914, more commonly known as The Christmas Truce.
Kim Guthriegabs M. Ed
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students are provided with a reflective writing assignment.Assessment
A Kahoot! review is provided after class.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Did you know that during World War One there was a temporary ceasefire? Let's get together to learn more about the details of this unique event, what is known to historians as, The Christmas Truce. Learn how this ceasefire occurred, the events during the truce, and when it ended. At the start of class, we will review the background of World War I and the Allied and Central Powers, as well as the technology of the war. As a teacher, my goal is always for students to understand the human side of history. I use several primary sources from solidiers to tell the story of this unusual event. Using a slide presentation, I will use images and short video clips to explain this famous story. During class, we will sequence the events of the Truce. A handout for note-taking will be provided to students. Students will be provided with a reflective writing prompt that can be completed following the lesson.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to explain the story of the Christmas Truce.
Students will sequence the events of the Christmas Truce.
Students will list the nations involved in the truce.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class is about WWI; and while the Christmas Truce is not violent, the war was and the subject of casualties may be brought up by students. My focus for this lesson is this one peaceful event, a ceasefire. As a history teacher, my goal is to tell both sides of the story, and in this story, both sides are winners.
This class does not teach about the Christian holiday of Christmas. The event occurred during the holiday of Christmas for the fighting troops and is known to historians as, The Christmas Truce.
Supply List
Students may want to take notes during class. A handout will be provided for guided notes.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Southern Wesleyan
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Limestone University
I have been a lead teacher of history and presented at the regional level. I have traveled to the battlefields of World War I in Belgium and France to study historical events. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-6 learners per class
