Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
This Eisenhower on D-Day: Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources lesson plan also includes:
- War in Europe Online Resources - ww2classroom.org
- Map
- Activity
- Primary Source
- Worksheet
- Answer Key
- Join to access all included materials
Dwight D. Eisenhower's message to troops for D-Day is iconic. Individuals examine Eisenhower's words and compare that to historians' understanding of the epic events of that day using primary sources, an essay, and a Venn diagram to record their understandings. Using this approach, scholars develop the skills to examine an historical event from multiple angles.
17 Views
16 Downloads
CCSS:
Designed
Concepts
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
- Ask scholars to compare the draft version of the D-Day orders to the final version
- Have pupils examine how primary sources enhance understanding of the secondary source essay included in resource
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson plan pairs with other activities in the War In Europe series
Pros
- Activity is well structured and easy to incorporate into instruction
- Primary sources include engaging images of Eisenhower's orders
- Resources is ready to use in classroom activities
Cons
- Resource site can be difficult to navigate to find all components of the lesson plan
Common Core
Start Your Free Trial
Save time and discover engaging curriculum for your classroom. Reviewed and rated by trusted, credentialed teachers.
Try It Free