EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
A Spirit of Sacrifice: New York State in the First World War—an exhibition at the New York State Museum and this companion web site—provides tools for educators to use to teach about World War I and its lasting impact on New York State, American, and world history. Themes of historic importance are examined—including citizenship and civic duty, immigration, race relations, and New York’s role as an industrial power.

 

The educator’s guide with lesson plans is available to download, and additional links to related programs and other online resources are listed below.

ADDITIONAL WWI ONLINE RESOURCES

 

World War I Centennial Commission

http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/

 

National History Day, Teaching World War I

https://nhd.org/classroom-connection/world-war-i/

 

The Great War on PBS

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/great-war/

 

National Education Association,
World War I

http://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/60045.htm

 

Teacher Vision World War I

https://www.teachervision.com/world-war-1/teacher-resources/6679.html

 

 

 

NOTEWORTHY NEW YORKERS:

 

Sgt. Henry Johnson, New York native, Medal of Honor Recipient:
http://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/johnson/

 

Sgt. William Shemin, New York native, Medal of Honor Recipient:

http://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/shemin/