Title: Understanding Militarism & Anti-Militarism – Karl Liebknecht

Grade Level: 10th Grade

Objectives: - Students will be able to define and explain the concepts of militarism and anti-militarism. - Students will be able to identify the key ideas and contributions of Karl Liebknecht to the anti-militarist movement. - Students will be able to analyze primary sources related to Liebknecht’s anti-militarist activism and draw conclusions about the impact of militarism on society.

Materials: - Whiteboard and markers - Handouts with definitions of militarism and anti-militarism - Primary sources related to Karl Liebknecht’s anti-militarist activism (e.g. speeches, articles, letters) - Computers or tablets with internet access

Procedure:

Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Begin by asking students if they have ever heard of the terms militarism and anti-militarism. Write these terms on the whiteboard. 2. Ask students to share their initial thoughts or ideas about these concepts. 3. Provide a brief overview of the lesson objectives and explain that the class will be learning about Karl Liebknecht, a prominent anti-militarist activist.

Direct Instruction (20 minutes): 1. Distribute handouts with definitions of militarism and anti-militarism. 2. Review the definitions with the class and provide examples of how these concepts have been manifested in history. 3. Introduce Karl Liebknecht and explain his role in the anti-militarist movement. 4. Provide a brief overview of Liebknecht’s life and activism, highlighting key events and contributions.

Guided Practice (30 minutes): 1. Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a primary source related to Liebknecht’s anti-militarist activism. 2. Instruct students to read and analyze the source, paying attention to Liebknecht’s arguments and evidence. 3. After reading, have each group present their analysis to the class, highlighting key points and conclusions. 4. Facilitate a class discussion about the impact of militarism on society and the role of anti-militarist activism in promoting peace and justice.

Independent Practice (20 minutes): 1. Instruct students to individually write a reflection on the lesson, focusing on what they learned about militarism, anti-militarism, and Karl Liebknecht. 2. Encourage students to connect the lesson to current events or issues related to militarism and anti-militarism. 3. Collect and review the reflections for assessment purposes.

Closure (10 minutes): 1. Summarize the key concepts and ideas covered in the lesson. 2. Ask students to share any questions or comments they have about the lesson or the topic. 3. Provide resources for further reading or research on militarism and anti-militarism.

Assessment: - Students’ participation in class discussion and group work - Quality of individual reflections - Understanding of key concepts and ideas demonstrated in class activities and discussion.