WWI Virtual Trench Activity

I would like to do some type of virtual trench activity for my WWI unit. I found great resources on the BBC site, but I'm looking for something more interactive. Does anyone have ideas as to how the kids could experience the feeling of being in a trench? I also do another type of mock trench activity, but I'm looking for something virtual.

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Permalink Reply by John Tinsley on November 19, 2011 at 8:28am

I would imagine it is probably too late for you to use it at this point, but I know of a site that might work for you in future school years. This game is formatted like a "choose your own adventure" book. It gives the kids a variety of choices which direct the storyline. As with the actual trenches, most decisions lead to death, though. I have used it for two years with some of my classes, and the kids have fun and seem to get the point. I have them do a reflection activity where they place themselves in the trenches and have them think about the mental and physical toll that it would take on them.

Here is the website:

http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/games/overtop/index_e.shtml

Hope this helps-