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World War II Lesson Plans
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The feelings and attitudes of African-Americans during World War II are examined by high schoolers. After watching various clips from "The War," they answer comprehension questions for each section. In groups, they create their own Double V campaign to promote equal rights. They end the instructional activity by comparing the African-American experience to other minorities during the war.
Fifth graders examine primary sources to explore the events leading to World War II. In this World War II lesson plan, 5th graders develop questions and research answers from information found in primary documents. Students view a video clip and complete a worksheet related to World War II events.
Students are introduced to the experiences of thousands of Hispanics during World War II. After watching an excerpt from "The War", they work together in groups to research more in depth their different experiences. They compare and contrast the Hispanic experience with other minority groups during the war.
Students examine Europe's role in World War II through a series of videos.
Students create maps of areas of the world involved in World War II. In this mapping lesson, students map different areas with colors to show different factions in World War II. Students compile World War II books of maps in commemoration of Memorial Day.
Students examine the Pacific Theater of World War II through a video series created by Wisconsin's Public Television.
Students examine primary source documents of letters sent home during World War II. They can identify the historical information in the documents or lead a discussion based on what they have read.
Fifth graders identify and define a Victory Garden. In this Victory Garden instructional activity, 5th graders design a poster to promote use of using personal gardens during World War II. Supplementary activities are also suggested.
Young scholars examine World War II through a series of videos provided by Wisconsin Public Television.
Young scholars examine world geography by viewing a documentary film in class. In this World War II lesson, students discuss the role Hawaii played in the great battle and what type conflicts happened among the island chain. Young scholars view a Japanese internment video and answer study questions based on the facts.
