In this literature and history worksheet, students prepare to read the novel by Lois Lowry Number the Stars. Students read the history behind the Nazi occupation of Denmark and the arrest of the Jews there. This is a 10 page historical...

The third in a series of lessons introduced by “A Fence Away From Freedom,” uses the Smithsonian website, “A More Perfect Union: Japanese Americans and the U.S. Constitution” and focuses on the section of the presentation devoted to the...

In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a passage about major events of the Korean War. Students then answer 7 fill in the blank and 7 true/false questions based on the reading.

In this World War II worksheet, students unscramble a set of 8 words/phrases to find World War II events. Worksheet has 3 sets of the same words for printing purposes.

The end of WWII brought big changes around the world, not the least of which occur in the increasingly decolonized continent of Africa. This slideshow details the developing countries of Ghana, Kenya, Congo, Nigeria, and South Africa, to...

Learners describe the purposes of the Treaty of Versailles. In groups, they analyze the causes and effects of the treaty and discuss why the Americans were so against it. They note ideas for and against its ratification and they make...

An article on The Canadian Campaign of the War of 1812 awaits your learners. After reading the article, students answer ten true/false questions about the campaign. Answers appear at the end.

Bring to life the severity of the Espionage and Sedition Acts through a mock trial. Learners have prior knowledge of WWI and the context of these acts. An anticipatory set gets the class discussing the ethics of wartime dissension, and...

Students analyze maps of Europe, and research and discuss current wars in Europe, and compare them to World War I and World War II.

Students identify major players in the Cold War and place them on a world map. They identify the two superpowers location on the map as well as their allies. Students analyze how the world divided itself.

Students 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...

High schoolers examine American involvement in World War II. In this World War II lesson, students discuss the Holocaust and its implications. High schoolers read New York Times articles regarding the treatment of Jews during the war....

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.

In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about years between World Wars I and II.

Middle schoolers explore how World War I created a foundation for the United States to become a world power. In this World History lesson plan, students work in small groups to create posters and an oral presentation to share their...

Eighth graders determine how victims of the Holocaust fared. In this World War II lesson, 8th graders collaborate to research Holocaust deportation, ghettos, resistance, hiding, escape, and survival. Students discuss their findings...

Students investigate the challenges of delivering vast amounts of servicemen mail during World War II. For this historical perspectives lesson, students determine how to solve the problem that the postal service faced during the war and...

Students consider the causes of World War II. In this origins of World War II lesson, students discuss American reactions to fascist aggression prior to the war.

In this World War II crossword activity, learners read 22 clues pertaining to the escape attempts of prisoners of war. Students write their answers in a crossword puzzle.

Students examine the role of women in World War II. In this women's history lesson plan, students research selected Internet sources to locate information regarding the roles of selected women in the war. Students write papers about the...

Eighth graders listen to an account of the Holocaust. In this World War II lesson, 8th graders listen a guest speaker discuss the Holocaust experience. Students then complete an assignment based on what the guest speaker shared.

In this World War II activity, high schoolers read an article about the Battle of Britain and then respond to 8 short answer questions.

In this World War II worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the firebombing of Dresden as well as Internet articles about the topic and then respond to 7 short answer questions.

In this global studies learning exercise, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 12 short answer questions about World War I and the Great Depression.