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US National Archives

WWII: Western Europe 1939-45 – D-Day

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
D-Day, also known as the Normandy Invasion, was a true turning point for the Allied forces and one of the most successful campaigns of World War II. After researching the factors that contributed to the campaign's success, high schoolers...
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PPT
Curated OER

The Allied Victory

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Key events that shaped the outcome of WWII are outlined in this well put together presentation. Easy to follow and set up in chronological order, Tenth graders will learn about the North African Campaign, Battle for Stalingrad, Invasion...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

D-Day Student Worksheet

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II learning exercise, students read a 1-page selection about D-Day, examine the listed Internet sources on the topic, and then respond to 8 short answer questions about the information presented.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where in the World War? Mapping the Geography of D-Day

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine how to read maps for historical information. They listen to a lecture on the history of D-Day, analyze a historical map of the invasion of Normandy, and answer discussion questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Jeopardy Review for WWII

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a Jeopardy-style review game for a quiz on WWII. They divide into teams, choose team captains and answer a variety of questions pertaining to the study of WWII.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Events of World War II

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the main leaders and events of World War II. In small groups they analyze images of main events in WWII, listen to a lecture, and complete a fill-in-the-blank worksheet.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Battle of Britain

For Students 9th - 12th
For this World War II worksheet, students read an article about the Battle of Britain and then respond to 8 short answer questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Museum World War II Crossword Puzzle

For Students 10th - 11th
In this historical worksheet, students will solve a very difficult crossword puzzle. All information pertains to the Airborne and Special Operations Museum.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Battles and Events of World War II

For Teachers 6th - 11th
In this battles and events of World War II study guide worksheet, students read the notes provided and add notes of their own.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Battles and Events of World War II

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this World War II worksheet, students list the date, purpose, key people, and outcome of the 9 listed events and battles on the graphic organizer.
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Primary
US Holocaust Memorial Museum

U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Remembering D Day 70 Years Later

For Students 9th - 10th
The D-Day invasion was a major turning point in WWII. Using primary sources such as oral histories, diaries, and memoirs, students can understand the uncertainty and hope that surrounded this time period.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: D Day (June 6, 1944)

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Library of Congress provides a brief overview of D-Day (in three parts), the day that thousands of American and British soldiers landed on the beaches of northern France.
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Primary
BBC

Bbc: "I Watched D Day Carnage Unfold"

For Students 9th - 10th
First-hand account of the D-Day invasion from the point of view of a British soldier.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Ww2 People's War: An Archive of World War Two Memories: D Day+ 1944

For Students 9th - 10th
Ambitious collection of personal accounts of those who participated in the D-Day invasion. These personal accounts bring the war to life.
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BBC

Bbc: D Day 60th Anniversary Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive and self-correcting quiz tests your knowledge of the D-Day invasion.
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Website
The History Place

The History Place: World War Two in Europe: D Day Photos

For Students 9th - 10th
The History Place presents a number of photographs surrounding the D-Day invasion in 1944. Photos vividly capture the events of that day.
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Website
Other

World War Ii History Info: D Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Site contains information on the topic of D-Day. Find excerpts from books, firsthand accounts, and links to other interesting sites.
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Handout
Gabriel Dumont Institute

D Day Plus 60: Remembering Canada's Second World War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A four page document in PDF format that describes the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers during the D-Day invasion of World War II and the role the Metis peoples played in the Canadian war effort.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: World War Ii History: D Day the Invasion of Normandy for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history of D-Day the invasion of Normandy during World War II. American and British troops fight to free France.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Q&a: D Day

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative Question and Answer page on D-Day provided by the BBC on the 60th anniversary of the Normandy invasion.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: The War: Normandy

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find a write-up about the invasion of Normandy after D-Day. With links to related resources, including archive photos and series video.
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Graphic
BBC

Bbc: In Pictures: Operation Overlord

For Students 9th - 10th
Vivid images of the D-Day invasion are available in this brief photographic slideshow.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Fighting the Good Fight in Wwii 1941 1945: Victory in European Theater

For Students 11th - 12th
Examines the diplomatic negotiations among the Big Three leaders - Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin - during World War II. Discusses the invasion of North Africa, the invasion of Europe, the shock of seeing the impact of the Holocaust...
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Handout
US Navy

Nhc: D Day, the Normandy Invasion, 6 25 June 1944

For Students 9th - 10th
[Archived Content] This is a collection of resources about the Normandy Invasion during World War II. Included are excellent pictures, reports, exhibits, and a list of ships that were lost or damaged.