All Quiet: Reflection 2: Technology

Essential Question:  

• How do you think the advent of all these new technologies changed war?
• When and how do these technologies appear in All Quiet on the Western Front?

Agenda:

I. Watch video on World War I Technology

What technological innovations stand out to you?

​II. Explore the Primary Sources

III. Focus on one that you find interesting

IV. Share with a shoulder partner

V. Reflect on 1 primary sources

Link to Smithsonian Learning Lab Collection

Technological Innovations of World War I

1. ​Tanks
2. Poison Gas
3. Machine Guns
4. Flame Throwers
5. Air Traffic Control
6. Plane warfare
7. Aircraft Carriers
8. Submarines
9. Plastic Surgery
10. Day light savings time

Tips for Observing Historic Photographs

Look at the photo for 2 minutes.

Form an overall impression and then examine particular items.

Next, divide the image into 4 sections to see what new details become visible.