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Primary History: Children of World War 2 Extension Activity- The War Ends WorksheetPrimary History: Children of World War 2 Extension Activity- The War Ends Worksheet
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Primary History: Children of World War 2 Extension Activity- The War Ends

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In this children of World War 2 worksheet, students complete one or more of the three extension activities. Students use timelines to chart the D-Day invasion, tell why many people were thinner but healthier during the war, and discuss TV shows about the war.

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6th - 7th
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