Treaty Of Versailles Lesson Plan Simulation. The treaty of versailles because it deals with germany the biggest of the central powers and because it in many ways led to wwii intro to the simulation 5 10 min first the students will be divided into delegations from each nation. Divide your class into small groups 4 students per group give each student within each group one of the 4 major countries goals.
In their groups they will go over their readings and the options for negotiation and decide what it is their group wants out of the treaty. Have each group present its version of the peace treaty. This is a 10 day lesson simulation.
Do the simulation paris peace conference over two days.
The simulation is designed for middle school students but it can be used for all levels. Was the treaty of versailles which formally concluded world war i a legitimate attempt by the victorious powers to prevent further conflict or did it place an unfair burden on germany. Students will be required to make important decisions regarding the treatment of germany following the end of the great war. Have each group work out a peace treaty.
