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All Quiet on the Western Front: Quiz
Ten online questions are provided in this quiz on the book, All Quiet on the Western Front. While the questions are good and intended to check reading comprehension this site has quite a few unrelated ads.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Victory and the New Order in Europe
A New Order in Europe calls for a new lesson plan! This third plan in a series of four sequential lessons encourages high schoolers to read primary sources about the development of the New Order and follow up their knowledge with a...
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Victory in Europe, 1944-1945
Young scholars examine the overall strategy pursued by the Allies in the final moths of World War II in Europe by examining military documents and consulting an interactive map of the European theater.
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Dryline Characteristics
Learners view animations of several atmospheric variables (e.g., temperature, rainfall) during a cold front passage and locate the dryline, determine its direction of movement, and list at least two weather conditions associated with the...
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Scales, Scutes, and Skins
Students identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on...
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Politics: From Royalty to Democracy
Learners explore forms of government in the Middle East. In this government systems lesson plan, students watch videos, listen to lectures, and explore websites regarding the forms of government in the Middle East
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Examining an Important Battle in WWII
In this military history assignment, research provides a foundation for a report on the United States' strategy for a specific battle during World War II. This resource does not include recommended sources of information or a rubric....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Eastern and Western Fronts of Wwi
Test your knowledge of the military strategy of the Eastern and Western fronts in WWI. This is a five question self-correcting quiz.
PBS
Pbs: The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century
PBS provides a detailed look at World War I and its affect on the world at large. Content includes comprehensive interviews with expert historians, an interactive timeline, an interactive gallery complete with detailed maps, and...
Digital History
Digital History: America at War: The Guns of August
Read about the course of World War I on both the eastern and western fronts. See how the upheaval in the world brought about attempts at revolution in several countries.
Flow of History
Flow of History: World War Two in Europe
The outbreak of World War Two in Europe began with Hitler's invasion of Poland. Through text and a colored graphic flowchart, the events and battles and eventual end of the war, can be visually traced. Suitable for both students and...
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: Great War Series
Archives of eye-witness accounts of events during World War I and in-depth articles discussing the War. Includes "The Red Fighter Pilot," a memoir written by 'The Red Baron' Manfred von Richtofen who died in 1918.
BBC
Bbc: History: British History Timeline: World War I
Enter "1914" in the Search box of this year-by-year timeline of British history to trace the progress of World War I, and see other significant events that happened during the war years. Archived.
Other
The Stoa Consortium: The Library of Hadrian
The Library of Hadrian is located on the north side of the Acropolis, immediately north of the Roman Agora. The complex was built by the Roman emperor Hadrian in 131/2 A.D. It was visited by Pausanias (1.18.9) who provides a brief...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ground Plan of the Capitol, 1825
A plan of the ground floor of the Capitol Building from 1825. The map is keyed to show: (A) House of Representatives, 96 feet radius; (B) Senate Chamber, 75 feet radius; (C) Central Rotunda, 96 feet in diameter; (D) Library, 92 x 34...