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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Caused WWII?

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

Causes of WWII

For Teachers 6th - 11th
In this causes of World War II worksheet, students read key reasons that the war escalated this graphic organizer.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Main Causes of World War Two

For Students 7th - 12th
In this causes of World War II study guide worksheet, students discover details regarding this time period in world history. Students read 13 sections of information and examine photographs.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Causes of World War Two Wordsearch

For Students 9th - 12th
In this causes of World War II word search worksheet, students locate and circle 18 significant names and terms pertaining to this time period in world history. A word bank is provided.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: World War Ii 1941 1945: Origins of War: Europe, Asia and United States

For Students 11th - 12th
Examines the conditions that fostered the rise of Fascism and Nazism, the events during the lead-up to the outbreak of war, and what Roosevelt did to help affected nations yet still keep the United States neutral.
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Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Treaty of Versailles

For Teachers 10th
A comprehensive learning module on the Treaty of Versailles that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. The unit examines whether or not the...
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll through this discussion of Franklin Roosevelt's attention to foreign policy during his several terms in office to "Confronting Germany and Japan" and "Descent into War." Here you will find out about the United States' position of...
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Website
Other

Greenfield History Site: Road to World War Ii Revision

For Students 9th - 10th
A review sheet which covers the major points in the march toward World War II in Europe. You can click on the major points (1-7) and then are given notes on the various topics such as why Hitler wanted to destroy the Treaty of Versailles...
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Website
Other

Lebensraum: Living Space for the German Race

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a discussion of the concept of "Lebensraum," or "living space" for the German people. This was one of Hitler's main justifications for his military conquests.
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Lesson Plan
Organization for Community Networks

Academy Curricular Exchange: World War Ii

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A very thorough lesson plan depicting the leaders, events and geography of World War II.
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Primary
Other

Calvin College: Nazi and East German Propaganda

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of visual and printed propaganda material from 1933 to 1989 centers around the rise of the Nazi Party, World War II from the Nazi perspective, and East German Communism.