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The Firebombing of Dresden
In this World War II worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the firebombing of Dresden as well as Internet articles about the topic and then respond to 7 short answer questions.
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Primary Source: Churchill Speaks to the British People
In this World War II learning exercise, students read an excerpt of a speech from Winston Churchill to the British people. Students then respond to 5 short answer questions based on the speech.
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Battle of Britain
In 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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Appeasement Student Worksheet
In this World War II worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about Appeasement as well as Internet articles about the topic and then respond to 7 short answer questions.
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War Aims Worksheet
In this World War II activity, students read excerpts of 2 American diplomatic memos written in the 1930's to Germany and Japan. Then students respond to 2 short answer questions.
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The Cold War
In this Cold War worksheet, learners read 3 brief selections about the conflict and then respond to 13 short answer and multiple choice questions based on the selections.
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Chronological Battle List
In this chronological history worksheet, students put the 15 listed World War II battles in chronological order using the provided graphic organizer.
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My Secret War: Lesson 12
Fifth graders explore how the war affected American children. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders discuss how quotes made people feel about the war effort. Students write reflections on their reading.
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My Secret War: Lesson 3
Fifth graders read My Secret War. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders discuss how United States citizens worked together to ensure success in the war. Students discuss primary and secondary sources. Students paraphrase.
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My Secret War: Lesson 7
Fifth graders discuss the cooperation of the civilian population during World War II. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders read My Secret War and complete reflection strips over the reading. Students discuss primary sources.
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Ny Secret War: Lesson 10
Fifth graders explore the role of propaganda during the war. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders view various forms of propaganda and design their own propaganda poster.
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My Secret War: Lesson 13
Fifth graders explore the effect of World War II on the lives of children in America. For this social studies lesson, 5th graders read My Secret War and discuss the events that occurred.
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My Secret War: Lesson 14
Fifth graders explore the civilian role during World War II. In this social studies instructional activity, 5th graders write an "I Am an American" poem from the perspective of various Americans during the war.
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My Secret War: Lesson 15
Fifth graders discuss civic responsibility. In this social studies lesson, student read about World War II. Students compose "I Am an American" poems and share with the class.
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The Unseen Army: Conscientious Objectors During World War II
Learners study World War II and why it was called "the Good War". In this World War II lesson learners identify the different kinds of conscientious objectors.
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Hope after the Holocaust
Students look for hope in the wake of the Holocaust. In this Holocaust lesson, students watch the film "Life is Beautiful" and then write about how the movie and its message personally impacted them. Students also commit two acts of...
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Voices or the Holocaust
Eighth graders determine how victims of the Holocaust fared. In this World War II lesson, 8th graders collaborate to research Holocaust deportation, ghettos, resistance, hiding, escape, and survival. Students discuss their findings...
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FDR Fireside Chat
Eleventh graders examine the purpose of Franklin D. Roosevelt's chats. In this American History lesson, 11th graders collaborate with their group members on becoming an expert on a specific chat.
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Introducing the Victims of the Holocaust
Students consider the plight of Holocaust victims. In this World War II lesson, students discuss the number of Jews who were persecuted during the war and read biographies by Holocaust survivors. Students compose essays on personal...
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Writing a V-Mail Letter
Students investigate the challenges of delivering vast amounts of servicemen mail during World War II. For this historical perspectives lesson, students determine how to solve the problem that the postal service faced during the war and...
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Japanese Internment
Eleventh graders read about and discuss the Japanese Internment of World War II. In this Japanese Internment lesson, 11th graders examine the Japanese Internment. They talk about the civil rights aspect, how they would deal with being...
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World War II (1939–1945)
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about the causes and effects of World War II.
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The Interwar Years (1919-1938): Study Questions
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about years between World Wars I and II.
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The Holocaust
Eighth graders consider how something like the Holocaust could happen. In this Holocaust activity, 8th graders analyze German propaganda that was used to garner support for World War II. Students discuss which pieces of propaganda were...