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Curated OER

What is to Become of the World After the War?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students analyze primary sources regarding World War II. In this World War II lesson plan, students read "The Atlantic Charter," and respond to questions about the document. 
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Unit Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

American Diplocmacy in World War II

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The end of World War II saw the world deeply changed over the last few years. Four thorough lessons explore post-war Europe, America, and Asia through reading assignments and discussion questions about the Grand Alliance and the signing...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

How "Grand" and "Allied" Was the Grand Alliance?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn more about the Grand Alliance with a scaffolded lesson plan that includes four activities. Class members use primary sources to complete a map exercise, understand the goals and objectives of each individual nation, and participate...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

The New Order for "Greater East Asia"

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Sometimes the New Order becomes synonymous with its implications for European countries, but what about its consequences for East Asia? The final instructional activity in a four-part series teaches scholars about World War II. High...
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PPT
Curated OER

The Restoration Colonies

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Explore the earliest American cities in this presentation, which details the demographics, geography, and characteristics of New York, Pennsylvania, and the Carolinas, among others. These slides help to fill in the gap between the...
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Yo-ho, Yo-ho a Viking's Life for Me

For Teachers 3rd
Students complete a unit of lessons on the Vikings. They analyze maps, read and discuss myths, summarize the main ideas from resource materials, watch videos, sing a song, draw a picture to illustrate Norse mythology, and define key...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Colonizing the Bay

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders review the goals of John Winthrop.  In this American History instructional activity, 11th graders read Winthrop's speech and summarize his key points.  Students predict the possibilities for success and failure in the...
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Curated OER

From Sea to Shining Sea

For Teachers 5th
Students study the geography of the United States of America. Students write letters, create travel brochures, make maps, graph population numbers, read fiction and nonfiction selections, complete KWL charts, and watch films.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Georgia

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Georgia reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

America the Beautiful

For Teachers 7th
Students analyze the physical geography of the United States and how we have adapted to or altered the land to create the country we know today. Students complete maps with physical features, states and cities of interest.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Africa 1500-present: The Big Picture

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this African history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Africa from 1500 to the present.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

All Men Are Created Equal Except...

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the line "all men are created equal" in a time of slavery. They discover how equaliy and liberty changed over time in America. Role-playing different scenerios, they analyze the experiences of real-people coming to...
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Regions of South America

For Teachers 2nd
Students explore facts about South America in the four lessons of this unit. Booklets are created from the materials produced as the class delves into the topic.
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Primary
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum: Atlantic Charter

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the background behind the Atlantic Charter and the beliefs of both Great Britain and the United States for international expectations after World War II. Find a draft of the charter with notes made by President Roosevelt.
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: The Atlantic Charter 1941 August 14

For Students 9th - 10th
Features the complete text of the Atlantic Charter signed by President Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill in 1941 which defined the Allied goals for the post-war world.
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Primary
Teaching American History

Teaching American History: Atlantic Charter

For Students 9th - 10th
Winston Churchhill and Franklin D. Roosevelt combine forces to communicate common principles both nations will pursue in an effort to influence a more peaceful world. The Atlantic Charter was released in August 1941.
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Website
US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Atlantic Charter

For Students 9th - 10th
This article published by the US Department of State's Office of the Historian discusses the significance of the Atlantic Charter. In it Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill agreed on a broad statement of war aims for Great Britain...
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Primary
Yale University

Yale: Avalon Project: The Atlantic Charter

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic historical information on the Atlantic Charter. Includes the eight agreements reached by Roosevelt and Churchill in 1941.
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Primary
Yale University

Atlantic Conference: Atlantic Charter Joint Declaration

For Students 9th - 10th
Copy of the joint statement made between Roosevelt and Churchill regarding the Atlantic Conference of 1941. Enumerated at the principles of the Atlantic Charter.
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Primary
Yale University

Yale: Avalon Project: Roosevelt's Message to Congress on the Atlantic Charter

For Students 9th - 10th
A copy of President Roosevelt's message to Congress in 1941 regarding the Atlantic Charter.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Atlantic Charter

For Students 9th - 10th
This primary source article discusses the development of the Atlantic Charter and its provisions for self-determination in Europe.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Atlantic Charter

For Students 9th - 10th
Features 17 detailed facts and a summary of the Atlantic Charter that was the result of the 1941 meeting between FDR and Churchill.
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Graphic
The History Place

The History Place: Atlantic Charter Fdr and Chruchill

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides a brief summary of the Atlantic Charter. Includes photo of Roosevelt and Churchill. A link is also provided to return to the WWII timeline for additional information on related subjects.
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Unit Plan
North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Nato: Basic Documents

For Students 9th - 10th
NATO page that lists a number of important documents surrounding this alliance. The Atlantic Charter, Charter with the United Nations, and other documents are available.

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