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Unit Plan
Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module with activities, numerous videos and links to related resources on the 2nd World War. Topics range from general information, the war in Europe, the war in the Pacific, and other topics from 1939 until 1945.
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Website
Other

Germany and Italy: European Axis Powers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the major Axis powers and gives a summary of their military activities during World War II.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: History: World Wars: Blitzkrieg

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what happened during the blitzkrieg at the start of World War Two and why the Allies were so unprepared. Why was it that Britain and France were outfought at every turn?
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: World War Ii Military Situation Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive timeline with audio feature depicts the key events of "The Battle of the Bulge" which took place in northern France beginning December 16, 1944 to January 18, 1945 as told through the daily situation maps made for the US...
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Handout
Other

Uss Alabama Battleship Memorial Park: Uss Drum (Ss 228)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the historic stories about the Gato-class submarine of the United States Navy, the first Navy ship named after the drum. The history of the USS Drum can be downloaded as a PDF file.
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Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Special Topics in Art History: Seeing America

For Students 9th - 10th
A course on looking at American history through art. Should be cross-checked against smarthistory.org.