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University of Arizona

International Studies Association: Mobilizing Public Support for War

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly look at the use of propaganda to influence American support for World War I once the country entered the fray. Read about the Committee on Public Information, examples of harassment of those not deemed sufficiently patriotic,...
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Firmly Grasp Large Scale Revolutionar

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Firmly grasp large-scale revolutionary criticism" a Chinese political propaganda poster by the artists of the Propaganda Group of the Revolutionary Committee of the Shanghai No....
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Critical Reading as a Learning Strategy

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial focuses on critical reading using a downloadable PowerPoint presentation, "Critical Reading 101," which includes separating fact from opinion, 6 propaganda techniques, and 6 common fallacies in reasoning. Also provided is...
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Calvin College: Nazi and East German Propaganda

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of visual and printed propaganda material from 1933 to 1989 centers around the rise of the Nazi Party, World War II from the Nazi perspective, and East German Communism.
Primary
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: The Holocaust Resource Center Propaganda, Culture and Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...
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Other

German Propaganda Archive: Photographs of Adolf Hitler

For Students 9th - 10th
University professor Randall Bytwerk's collection of archival photographs of Hitler, which were used for propaganda purposes and taken by Hitler's "favorite" photographer. Helpful captions provide context.
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US National Archives

Nara: Powers of Persuasion: Poster Art From Wwii

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful site for real U.S. Government propaganda posters from WWII. Provided by the National Archives and Records Administration(NARA).
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Other

Propaganda Postcards of the Great War: Centrals Patriotic: Warloans Austria

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents examples of the poster cards used in Austria during World War I to urge people to contribute financially to the war effort.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: An I Pod Inspired Writing Lesson: Boogie Woogie With a B

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using a famous World War II propaganda song, students will explore alliteration by changing the lyrics to create a new version of the song. After discussing what alliteration is and why this particular song was used and enjoyed by the...
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Other

Propaganda Postcards of the Great War: Central Powers During World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Celebrating the wartime alliance of the German Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) and the Kingdom of Bulgaria, this site contains information about the Central Powers Alliance in World War I. Contains...
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Other

Propaganda Postcards of the Great War: Centrals: Heads of State

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents some biographical information on the leaders of the Central Powers during WWI - Wilhelm II of the German Empire, Franz Josef I of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Mehmed Rechad V of the Ottoman Empire (Turkey), and Ferdinand I of...
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Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries: Information and Its Counterfeits

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Distinguishing information from propaganda, biased reporting and misinformation is an important skill. This short article defines each of these, and provides examples of each.
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PBS

Pbs: Message Control (Lesson Plan About Propaganda)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A lesson that guides learners through an examination of various forms of propaganda and how propaganda is used to manipulate public opinion. Includes research into the history of propagandistic communications.
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Germany's Sculptor

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Hitler used art and images as propaganda during WWII. Students will use these primary sources to recognize the manipulation used by the Nazi regime. They will learn how to analyze and recognize the propaganda techniques used by...
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Other

Peel Heritage Complex: Images of War

For Students 9th - 10th
Images of War is an exhibit about war posters and propaganda. Many of the posters came from the private collection of Ivan Melhuish who worked at Canada Packers in Toronto during World War II.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Americans and Great War 1914 1919: The United States Prepares for War

For Students 11th - 12th
Details what America did to prepare and execute its entry into World War I, and how the government used propaganda to win public support for the war effort.
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Other

Canadian War Museum: Democracy at War: Canadian Newspapers and the 2nd World War

For Students 9th - 10th
Canada's role in the Second World War is demonstrated in this exhibit through articles which appeared in newspapers throughout the country. Included are sections on Canada and the War, operations, and the Holocaust. It provides a...
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Joseph Goebbels

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of the Nazi Minister of Propaganda Joseph Goebbels.
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Theresienstadt

For Students 9th - 10th
Theresienstadt was a Jewish ghetto used by the Nazi's in their propaganda campaigns as a model Jewish settlement. When in reality it was overcrowded, unsanitary, and infested with disease. Study the background of his ghetto and view...
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Media History Digital Library: Non Theatrical Film Collection (1918 1973)

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of original publications that focused on non-theatrical uses of motion pictures, including education, training, advertising, propaganda, and amateur clubs and individuals.
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Other

Florida International University: Wolfsonian

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection contains artifacts of North American and European origin from 1885 - 1945. Includes sections of: British Arts & Crafts Movement, Dutch & Italian Art Movement, American Industrial Design, World's Fairs & Expos,...
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First World War

First World war.com: George Creel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a biography of George Creel (1876-1953) including his pro-war efforts and role in heading the U.S. World War One propaganda effort.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: The People's Communes Are Good

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "The people's communes are good" a Chinese political propaganda poster by Rui Guangting, 1958.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Take Steel as the Key Link, for a Lea

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Take steel as the key link, for a leap forward in all fields" a Chinese political propaganda poster by the Tianjin People's Fine Arts Publishing House collective work, 1958.

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