Tenth graders examine the causes and course of World War I. They read and discuss a handout, simulate the formation of a country, design a flag, develop a national slogan, and present their country's information to the class.

Ninth graders consider how the outcome of World War I contributed the Russian Revolution. In this Russian Revolution lesson, 9th graders watch the movie "Anastasia," and discuss the conditions that led to revolution in Russia.

Students investigate the effects of war on soldiers. In this World War I lesson, students link to the provided Web link to locate primary sources about American soldiers during the war. Students write historical narratives based on their...

Eleventh graders analyze primary source documents during the Second World War. Students recall statements of Japanese-Americans who were placed into internment camps during the war.

In this World War II worksheet, students read "Events Leading to World War II in Europe," and then write time lines based on the information presented.

Students listen to a lecture about WWI, or they go through the WWI project time line in a computer center. Students repeat the above options about WWII. Once the research is complete, students compare the two wars by filling in the...

Young scholars examine the condition of Ukrainian internment in Canada during World War I. In this World War I lesson plan, students research selected Internet sources to compare and contrast the internment of Ukrainians in Canada during...

For this end of World Wars I and II worksheet, pupils respond to 6 short answer questions pertaining to the Treaty of Versailles and other peace agreements.

In this World War I activity, students read an article about the Treaty of Versailles and examine 2 maps. Students then respond to 8 short answer questions based on the information.

Learners define and identify propaganda. They analyze the multiple sides of an issue (problem resolution skills), then discuss the racial environment of Alabama during World War I. They reate a poster reflecting the concerns of the time...

Students consider how the military folly of the Somme during World War I. In this World War I instructional activity, students visit selected websites to discover information about the Somme, propaganda, and...

In this World War I study guide worksheet, students investigate trench warfare. Kids read sections of information and examine trench diagrams. Students respond to 9 short answer question regarding the information presented.

How did the second world war begin? A presentation first looks at the political climate that led to WWI and the effects of that war. Then, it describes the reason Hitler was able to take hold of Germany after WWI and prior to WWII. The...

Take your class through the period between World War I and World War II. Covering various treaties and pacts between America and its neighbors - namely, Japan, Germany, and the Soviet Union- these slides could inspire some political...

Continued conflict in the Middle East makes this lesson relevant, and the inclusion of a critique of Lawrence of Arabia might increase student interest in a potentially challenging topic. The resource includes a solid...

Tenth graders work with a partner to locate and follow the directions of a webquest of their choice. Using the internet, they research their topic in depth and write a paper on their findings. They are assessed by the criteria on the...

In this world history worksheet, students complete a word search puzzle in which they located 14 words associated with World War I. They find words such as Germany, France, Britain, and Clemenceau.

In this word search instructional activity, students study 14 words in a word bank that pertain to weapons used in World War I. Students find the words in a word search.

Do your historians fully grasp the consequences of being at war? Help them connect past with present through this group research activity, which has students analysing repercussions suffered by citizens of countries in conflict. Students...

Learners read various primary source documents on World War I. After reading each document, they answer discussion questions. Using the internet, they identify the causes of World War I as layed out by President Wilson and his reasons...

In this causes of World War I worksheet, young scholars respond to 6 short answer questions regarding what caused the war and that feature the letters of the word "imadunce" as mnemonic hooks.

Students read reports and watch a video about World War I. In this World War I lesson plan, students discuss how the government has to take charge on many levels including the oil shortage during World War I.

Eighth graders compare and contrast maps of Europe before and after World War I. In this World War I lesson, 8th graders color and label maps of Europe prior to the war and after it. The historical maps can be accessed online.

In this World War I worksheet, students watch the film "Sergeant York," and then respond to 40 short answer questions about the movie of a World War I hero.