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The Stocking Story

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers ead an introductory essay and examine a set of documents to write an account of the introduction of nylon stockings and the effect of World War II on this new fiber.
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The Diary of Anne Frank: Research Project on Concentration Camps during World War II

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the Holocaust and the persecution of specific ethnic groups in Europe during World War II.
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Map Stratego

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars determine strategic locations for defense against attack. They use a core map to analyze coast lines and distances to develop a strategic defense plan for the U.S. during World War II.
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WWII and the Atomic Bomb

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars examine three points about the use of the atomic bomb by the US during World War II. They take a position on each point and defend it orally.
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Why Were Japanese Americans Interned and How Did It Affect Their Lives?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the reasons behind Japanese-Americans being interned during parts of World War II. They view this topic from multiple viewpoints. They discover how internment affected their lives.
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The Jewish Holocaust

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research the causes and events of the Jewish holocaust during World War II. They view a video and PowerPoint presentation and take notes, participate in a class discussion about the term "genocide," and take a quiz.
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Job Distribution After 1945

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students research job distribution in the U.S. after 1945. They study a spreadsheet of employment data and identify changes in the distribution of jobs in America since World War II. They create pie charts reflecting the data of jobs...
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Dunkirk - Triumph and Defeat

For Students 5th - 6th
In this newspaper frame worksheet, students study the 2 newspaper frames from the Battle of Dunkirk. Students fill in information about the battle from World War II.
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Hidden Children

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore, analyze and study a specific genocidal event in twentieth-century history, The Holocaust. They evaluate a variety of historical artifacts and synthesize the information gathered into their own in order to...
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Historical Perspectives: Coming Home from War

For Teachers 7th - 12th
What do the homecoming experiences of soldiers who fought in WWII, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan reveal about the politics and culture of the US during the time period of each war? Young historians view The Way We Get By, which tells...
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Pope John Paul II

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discover the accomplishments of Pope John Paul II. In this world history lesson, students research selected websites about the history of Poland, the accomplishments of Pope John Paul II, and...
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Patriotism Reflected in Art and Literature (part A)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore pre-World War II Japanese art. In this patriotism lesson, students analyze Eternal Fuji and Red Sun by Yokoyama Taikan. Students discuss the techniques used to create the painting as well as the symbolism behind it....
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Europe 1914

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this Europe 1914 map worksheet, students note the 9 regions of the Europe labeled on the map and their relevance to World War II.
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How to Send a Secret Message

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
For this social studies worksheet, young scholars learn how sending secret messages was very important during World War II. Students are given a list of material needed and instructions to create their own secret message.
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The Greatest Generation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students talk with people of this passing generation. They prepare a list of questions for their interviews and explore the impact of the war on the life of the person interviewed.
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South Carolina Voices: Lessons from the Holocaust

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students take a closer look at life in concentration camps. In this Holocaust lesson, students listen to their instructor tell the stories of 3 Holocaust survivors and discuss the effects that victims experienced after the war
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Local Mobilization for War

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders analyze how government policies led to complete concentration in war effort, evaluate how patriotism was encouraged by many local and state groups, and discuss fate of Japanese Americans.
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World War II Alien Enemy Control Program

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students review the history and language of the Alien Enemies Act and related laws as well as the Constitutional challenges it presents. They also review the World War II Alien Enemy Control Program and the Alien Enemy Hearing Board...
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Women Air Force Service Pilots

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders evaluate the contributions of female services pilots during World War II. They discuss the service of the women as well as the conditions they confronted. Students compare and contrast the treatment of male and female...
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Social Effects of WWII

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the social effects of World War II on America. In this WWII effects lesson plan, 5th graders read paragraphs about the history of World War II. Students watch a video about the period and formulate questions for...
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From the Four Corners 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a propaganda film made by the British government during World War II and examine the links between "British values" and British history. They view and discuss the film, and as a class identify and list "British values"...
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Auschwitz

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In the Auschwitz worksheet, students respond to 36 short answer questions as they visit and research websites pertaining to the infamous concentration camp of World War II.
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Forced Imprisonment WWII

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine Japanese-American internment camps. In this World War II lesson, 7th graders research the details of Japanese-American internment and create digital journals of the experience from the perspectives of internees.
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The Japanese Empire: The Beginning

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore empires by researching Japan's history. In this Japanese research lesson, 9th graders discuss the history of Japan and the elements of World War II that caused Japan to become an enemy of the United States. Students...

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