Lesson Plan
Curated OER

World War II Geography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the geography of Europe. In this World War II lesson, students study and represent countries involved in the war as they participate in a simulation that requires them to discuss war events and how their countries were...
Interactive
Curated OER

World War II

For Students 8th - 12th
For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 21 matching questions regarding World War II. Students may check their answers immediately
Worksheet
Curated OER

World War II Questions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War II activity, students view a PowerPoint presentation on the war and then respond to 122 short answer questions about the content of the presentation. The PowerPoint presentation is not included with this activity.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Caused WWII?

For Teachers 6th - 11th
In this causes of World War II study guide worksheet, young scholars read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in world history and then respond to a reflection question.
PPT
Curated OER

Hitler's Lightning War

For Teachers 8th - 10th
When you line them up, you can knock them down. Hitler had a plan, carried it out, and started WWII. This presentation focuses on Hitler's military and political tactics, who he fought, and how his opponents fell. Key players and events...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Date Which Will Live In Infamy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use President Franklin D. Roosevelt's radio address following the attack on Pearl Harbor as a primary source to explain American reaction following the attacks. They explain how different Americans reacted to FDR's call for war.
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: World History: World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about World War II history. Topics include Germany under the Nazis, appeasing Hitler, the Blitzkrieg, the bombing of London, and Berlin during the Cold War.
Website
Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
You have heard about these famous events; now read about them from the viewpoint of an actual eye witness. Read personal accounts about the Blitzkrieg, the first atomic blast, attack of Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway, and more.
Graphic
Flow of History

Flow of History: World War Two in Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
The outbreak of World War Two in Europe began with Hitler's invasion of Poland. Through text and a colored graphic flowchart, the events and battles and eventual end of the war, can be visually traced. Suitable for both students and...
Article
BBC

Bbc: History: World Wars: Blitzkrieg

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what happened during the blitzkrieg at the start of World War Two and why the Allies were so unprepared. Why was it that Britain and France were outfought at every turn?
Website
Other

Germany and Italy: European Axis Powers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the major Axis powers and gives a summary of their military activities during World War II.
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Arsenal of Democracy

For Students 5th - 8th
Although Americans remained isolationist in their thinking, President Roosevelt understood that the European allies needed help against the Germans. Read about the incremental ways America became involved in World War II in Europe...
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Wwii: The Blitzkrieg

For Students 9th - 10th
Nazi Germany was progressive with its military in World War II. The Blitzkrieg, a term initiated by the Allies, was the type of warfare Hitler wanted to employ. Understand the meaning of the phrase and how it impacted the war.
Handout
Other

2 World War 2 Insightful Essays: Blitzkrieg

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an in-depth look at the successful German War tactic known as the Blitzkrieg, which in German means "Lightning war." This site provides information on the development of the Blitzkrieg, as well as information about the...
Graphic
Other

Euronet: Map of Polish Blitzkrieg

For Students 9th - 10th
Map of Poland five, ten, and fifteen days after the German invasion.
Graphic
Curated OER

Image From Blitzkrieg

For Students 9th - 10th
Website encompasses every aspect of World War II with particular emphasis on British roles and viewpoints. Resources include a range of audio, visual, and interactive media. Content coverage highlights include the war at sea, the air...
Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: German Invasion of 1941

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fordham University provides an address by Vyacheslav Molotov, Foreign Minister of the Soviet Union, containing the Soviet reaction to Germany's invasion.
Activity
National Archives (UK)

National Archives Learning Curve: British Response to V1and V2

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan (including primary documents) on how you as an advisor to the British War Cabinet would try to counter the threat of the V-1 "Buzz Bombs".