World War I
World War I, also known as the First World War or the Great War, began in 1914 and lasted until 1918.
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STEM in 30: World War I: Legacy, Letters, and Belgian War Lace
With the Embassy of Belgium, we dive deep into how the war affected the lives of children and how lace makers helped feed a nation. We also look at present works of art by artist soldiers.
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Air and Space Live Chat: Get Your World War One Questions Answered by Expert Peter Jakab, Chief Curator at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Join National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution Chief Curator Peter Jakab as he answers questions about World War I.
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STEM in 30: World War I: Legacy; Letters; and Belgian War Lace
With the Embassy of Belgium; we dive deep into how the war affected the lives of children and how lace makers helped feed a nation. We also look at present works of art by artist soldiers.
Grade 6
,Grade 7
, andGrade 8
Student
cc-by-nc
Air and Space Live Chat: Get Your World War One Questions Answered by Expert Peter Jakab; Chief Curator at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Join National Air and Space Museum; Smithsonian Institution Chief Curator Peter Jakab as he answers questions about World War I.
Student
andTeacher
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STEM in 30: World War One: How the Great War Still Influences Today
Learn about the WWI time period and aircraft during this episode of STEM in 30.
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Smithsonian Science Starter: Fun with Flags: Civil War Battle Communication
Flags do more than just represent your country. They are used for communication too! Learn how they were used at the Battle of Antietam during the Civil War.
Grade 6
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