Students are able to give three reasons men joined up to fight in World War I. They are able to place in order the event leading to the outbreak of war and describe the soldiers arrival in the trenches. Students are able to describe...

Students debate which power was responsible for the outbreak of World War I. In this cause and effects lesson plan, students research the causes of the outbreak of World War I on ProQuest in preparation for a (limited) reenactment of the...

Sixth graders examine issues that faced Americans during World War I, discuss role that sinking of the Lusitania had in America's decision to enter the war, and analyze changing role of U.S. during the war and how it emerged as a world...

Students complete research on the causes, battles, weapons, leaders and results of World War One and use the information to create Newscasts of the topics. These newscasts are then presented to the class.

Students discuss the idea of rationing as a restriction on the amount of something or the frequency with which something may be purchased or used in order to contribute to the greater good of the group which was what happened during...

In this history and probability worksheet, students examine a chart of statistics associated with World War I which include total of men in the war by nation, number of deaths, and number of men taken prisoner. They answer 5 questions...

Fifth graders create a timeline of events in a soldiers life.  In this World War I activity, 5th graders learn about the Great Depression and World War I.  Students watch video segments about World War I and examine primary...

Learners write their responses to five questions about their home town. After watching an excerpt from "The War", they work together in groups to identify the characteristics of the four towns in the movie into a graphic organizer. ...

Students examine the events related to the Russian Revolution. In groups, they use the internet to discover the concerns of Woodrow Wilson during this time period and relate them to the origins of the Cold War. To end the lesson, they...

Students examine world history by writing an essay in class. In this World War II lesson, students identify the attack on Pearl Harbor, the response from the U.S and the effect it had on Japanese-Americans. Students define Japanese...

Students read story excerpts from the BBC WW2 People's War archive to discover the contributions and obstacles faced by Asian and Black participants in World War 2 British forces. They prepare a radio report describing the commonwealth...

Seventh graders continue their examination of World War I. In groups, they read a copy of the famous Zimmerman telegram and discuss its effect on Americans. To end the lesson, they discuss how public opinion changed after it became...

Eighth graders investigate the events that led to World War II. In this Holocaust lesson plan, 8th graders research primary and secondary sources about the events that led to the war. Students create PowerPoint presentations that provide...

High schoolers are introduced to the variety of resources that are available to them online with regards to national archives and enlistment records. Individually, they use the database to find someone they know who enlisted before or...

Students explore the types of airplanes that were used in World War II.  In this World History lesson, students write a research paper that compares and contrasts three types of American airplanes and three types of foreign...

Seventh graders investigate the role of South Carolina in the Spanish American War. In this imperialism lesson, 7th graders analyze primary documents and photographs, in collaborative groups, to determine how the state was involved in...

Young scholars examine the wars the United States was involved in between 1898 and 1945. In groups, they determine the causes and effects of each war and how each war changed the way the United States handled their foreign affairs. As a...

Students discuss the role political cartoons have played in U.S. politics and public affairs since the 1700's. They analyze some of the political cartoons Dr. Seuss drew during World War II and discuss how these cartoons conveyed his...

High schoolers examine the events surrounding the Holocaust in World War II. After viewing a clip from "The War", they work together in groups to research the various responses from governments on the tradegy. To end the instructional...

In this America in the 1950's learning exercise, students read about housing, education, entertainment, and the Cold War in the 1950s. Students then answer 5 questions about this time.

High schoolers assess the significance of a watershed event in the political history of the United States . They identify events and issues associated with the internment of Japanese-Americans as a result of the Japanese attack on Pearl...

Students read a variety of letters from soliders who were on the front lines during World War II. After viewing an excerpt from "The War", they answer discussion and comprehension questions based on the letters and video. To end the...

Students read and discuss the Enemy Alien Evacuation Order. They perform research by reading newspaper articles from February 1942 as well as investigating available information on the Internet. Students work in groups to create a...

Students examine the technological weapons of the Civil War. In this Civil War instructional activity, students research the use of trains, telegraphs, and steamships in the war. Students write newspaper articles pertaining to the new...