WWI Virtual Trench Activity - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T09:15:27Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/wwi-virtual-trench-activity?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI would imagine it is probabl…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-11-19:649749:Comment:7765912011-11-19T15:28:36.093ZJohn Tinsleyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JohnTinsley
<p>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…</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Here is the website:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/games/overtop/index_e.shtml">http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/games/overtop/index_e.shtml</a></p>
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<p>Hope this helps-</p>