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Curated OER

World War II

For Teachers 5th
Students research World War II and discuss how conflicts in the war lead to change. In this World War II lesson plan, students read books, watch movies, complete activity sheets, and answer questions all researching the war.
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Virginia Tech

Digital History Reader: Did World War Ii Advance Minorities, Women, and Poor?

For Students 9th - 10th
A unit probing into the progressive development of women, minorities, and the poor as a result of World War II. Pore over documents and images, circumstances, probing questions to understand what might have caused the societal...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: World War Ii Impact on u.s. Economy and Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Given background information, students will identify the social and economic impact of World War II on the American home front, such as the Great Depression, rationing, and increased opportunity for women and minority employment.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Female Wwii Pilots: The Original Fly Girls" by Susan Stamberg

For Students 7th - 9th
A learning module that begins with "Female WWII Pilots: The Original Fly Girls" by Susan Stamberg, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: Hedy Lamarr

For Students 9th - 10th
Major support for Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This is a collection of four video lessons about Hedy Lamarr including her acting career and her inventions. Teaching materials are included.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
World War II was the second war to embattle the entire globe, lasting from 1939 to 1945. It not only witnessed the Holocaust and the nuclear bombings of Japan, but became the deadliest conflict in human history. This collection includes...