SS.912.A.4.7

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Examine the impact of airplanes, battleships, new weaponry and chemical warfare in creating new war strategies (trench warfare, convoys).

Remarks

This benchmark is annually evaluated on the United States History End-of-Course Assessment. For more information on how this benchmark is evaluated view the United States History End-of-Course Assessment Test Item Specifications pages 29-31. Additional resources may be found on the FLDOE End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments webpage and the FLDOE Social Studies webpage.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 912
Strand: American History
Standard: Demonstrate an understanding of the changing role of the United States in world affairs through the end of World War I.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved

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This benchmark is part of these courses.
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Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.912.A.4.AP.7: Identify the impact of the development of airplanes, battleships, new weaponry, and chemical warfare in creating new war strategies (trench warfare, convoys).

Related Resources

Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this benchmark.

Original Student Tutorials

Over There: Americans at War in World War I, Part 2 (of 2):

In Parts 1 and 2 of this interactive tutorial series, learn about the experiences of the Americans who served "over there" in Europe during World War I. Learn about doughboys, trench warfare, and some of the WWI veterans who would go to become famous Americans!

CLICK HERE to open Part 1.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Over There: Americans at War in World War I, Part 1 (of 2):

In Parts 1 and 2 of this interactive tutorial series, learn about the experiences of the Americans who served "over there" in Europe during World War I. Learn about doughboys, trench warfare, and some of the WWI veterans who would go to become famous Americans!

CLICK HERE to open Part 2.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

America Joins the Great War: Part 2 (of 2):

In Parts 1 and 2 of this interactive tutorial series, learn how World War I, "the Great War,"  began in Europe. You'll also learn why the U.S.A. joined the side of the Allies after years of attempted neutrality.

CLICK HERE for Part 1.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

America Joins the Great War: Part 1 (of 2):

In Parts 1 and 2 of this interactive tutorial series, learn how World War I, the "Great War," began in Europe.  You'll also learn why the U.S.A. joined the side of the Allies after years of attempted neutrality.

CLICK HERE for Part 2. 

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Tutorial

Safe for Democracy:

In this webisode brought to you by PBS, you will explore key events that took place in American history from 1903-1927. Topics include the Wright Brothers, World War I, women's suffrage, Prohibition, jazz, Hollywood in the 1920s, and Charles Lindbergh. In this resource you can examine primary source documents and photographs, a timeline and glossary, take a quiz, and explore additional resources. Enjoy this journey into American history!

Type: Tutorial

Video/Audio/Animation

World War I: Blockades, U-Boats, and the Sinking of the Lusitania :

Learn about the events that drew the U.S. into World War I in this Khan Academy video. You'll learn about submarine warfare, naval blockades, the sinking of the ocean liner Lusitania, and President Woodrow Wilson's response to these events.

Type: Video/Audio/Animation

Original Student Tutorials Social Studies - U.S. History - Grades 9-12

America Joins the Great War: Part 1 (of 2):

In Parts 1 and 2 of this interactive tutorial series, learn how World War I, the "Great War," began in Europe.  You'll also learn why the U.S.A. joined the side of the Allies after years of attempted neutrality.

CLICK HERE for Part 2. 

America Joins the Great War: Part 2 (of 2):

In Parts 1 and 2 of this interactive tutorial series, learn how World War I, "the Great War,"  began in Europe. You'll also learn why the U.S.A. joined the side of the Allies after years of attempted neutrality.

CLICK HERE for Part 1.

Over There: Americans at War in World War I, Part 1 (of 2):

In Parts 1 and 2 of this interactive tutorial series, learn about the experiences of the Americans who served "over there" in Europe during World War I. Learn about doughboys, trench warfare, and some of the WWI veterans who would go to become famous Americans!

CLICK HERE to open Part 2.

Over There: Americans at War in World War I, Part 2 (of 2):

In Parts 1 and 2 of this interactive tutorial series, learn about the experiences of the Americans who served "over there" in Europe during World War I. Learn about doughboys, trench warfare, and some of the WWI veterans who would go to become famous Americans!

CLICK HERE to open Part 1.

Student Resources

Vetted resources students can use to learn the concepts and skills in this benchmark.

Original Student Tutorials

Over There: Americans at War in World War I, Part 2 (of 2):

In Parts 1 and 2 of this interactive tutorial series, learn about the experiences of the Americans who served "over there" in Europe during World War I. Learn about doughboys, trench warfare, and some of the WWI veterans who would go to become famous Americans!

CLICK HERE to open Part 1.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Over There: Americans at War in World War I, Part 1 (of 2):

In Parts 1 and 2 of this interactive tutorial series, learn about the experiences of the Americans who served "over there" in Europe during World War I. Learn about doughboys, trench warfare, and some of the WWI veterans who would go to become famous Americans!

CLICK HERE to open Part 2.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

America Joins the Great War: Part 2 (of 2):

In Parts 1 and 2 of this interactive tutorial series, learn how World War I, "the Great War,"  began in Europe. You'll also learn why the U.S.A. joined the side of the Allies after years of attempted neutrality.

CLICK HERE for Part 1.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

America Joins the Great War: Part 1 (of 2):

In Parts 1 and 2 of this interactive tutorial series, learn how World War I, the "Great War," began in Europe.  You'll also learn why the U.S.A. joined the side of the Allies after years of attempted neutrality.

CLICK HERE for Part 2. 

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Tutorial

Safe for Democracy:

In this webisode brought to you by PBS, you will explore key events that took place in American history from 1903-1927. Topics include the Wright Brothers, World War I, women's suffrage, Prohibition, jazz, Hollywood in the 1920s, and Charles Lindbergh. In this resource you can examine primary source documents and photographs, a timeline and glossary, take a quiz, and explore additional resources. Enjoy this journey into American history!

Type: Tutorial

Video/Audio/Animation

World War I: Blockades, U-Boats, and the Sinking of the Lusitania :

Learn about the events that drew the U.S. into World War I in this Khan Academy video. You'll learn about submarine warfare, naval blockades, the sinking of the ocean liner Lusitania, and President Woodrow Wilson's response to these events.

Type: Video/Audio/Animation

Parent Resources

Vetted resources caregivers can use to help students learn the concepts and skills in this benchmark.