Fascism, Hitler, economic depression! An intriguing video shows pupils an animated map of events that contributed to the start of World War II. The map and the timeline help class members gain a better understanding of the political climate in the years leading to WWII. 

Concepts

world war ii, wars, wartime

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Animated map is a great tool to introduce a lesson on the causes of WWII
• Use the animated map with a hands-on activity to have learners identify causes of World War II

Classroom Considerations

• The theme of war may not suitable for all age levels
• As the video has no audio, the instructor may need to help explain the importance of events depicted in the animated map

Pros

• The animated map is a great visual tool for students to understand causes of WWII

Cons

• The map has no audio