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Hindenburg
Students write a diary entry from the perspective of someone who was affected by the Hindenburg explosion. In this Hindenburg lesson plan, students learn the history behind the explosion, discuss the reactions of people, and discuss...
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Why Could the Hindenburg Float?
Tenth graders experiment with floating and sinking objects and heavy and light liquids, using correct terms, like density, to explain what happens. In this Hindenburg instructional activity, 10th graders watch a demonstration...
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Properties of Matter
A collection of ten slides reveals bright graphics and photos. Though the title is "Properties of Matter," the content is incoherent. You will find a couple of slides on chemical reactions, a few on the example of the S.S. Hindenburg...
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A Compound Problem
In this compounds worksheet, students compare the differences between compounds and mixtures. This worksheet has 3 short answer questions.
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A Chronology of the Holocaust
A straightforward chronology of the Holocaust lists events from 1930 to 1945. Connects to a page with links to extensive resources and information about the Holocaust. Use as a resource for student inquiry into the Holocaust.
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The Reichstag Fire
Students examine the implications of the burning of the Reichstag in 1933. Using the Weimer Constitution as a guide, they identify issues that allowed for Hitler and the Nazi party to gain power. In groups, they create a web of the...
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World War II: Germany
In this world history worksheet, learners learn about Nazi Germany during World War II. They then use the information they learned to solve the 10 questions on the worksheet. The answers are on the last page of the packet.
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The Structure of Materials
Students brainstorm what matter is and how they define it. They construct a water molecule with marshmallows and toothpicks. In addition, they watch videos to explore the use the idea of nanoscience to investigate the properties of...
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Global Music: Steve Reich – Ghana, Bali, America and Germany
Students explore the music of Steve Reich. In this global music lesson, students compare the music compositions of Steve Reich to African and Balinese music. Students discuss their personal comparisons.
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Live from Channel 22
Students explore 1920s America. In this American history lesson, students research primary and secondary sources in order to examine the events and noteworthy people of the time period. Students use their...
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Newspaper Writing on Flight in History
Students read about important events in history through newspaper articles. In this newspaper lesson, students look at different writing styles and author's bias in different articles about the same event. They write their own articles...
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World's Most Powerful Explosions
In this explosions worksheet, students review some of the most powerful explosions that have taken place around the world throughout history. This worksheet has 17 short answer questions.
BBC
Bbc: History: Historic Figures: Paul Von Hindenburg
A biography of Paul von Hindenburg (1847-1934 CE), the last President of the German Weimar Republic. Archived.
Other
Daniel Grossman: Airships: Lz 129 Hindenburg
A comprehensive look at the design, history, and crash of the Hindenburg airship. Includes flight plans, engineers' drawings, and photos of the interior and exterior. Many first- and second-person accounts of seeing the Hindenburg can be...
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History Today: The Hindenburg Disaster and the End of the Airship Era
Article describing the history of the Hindenburg, with videos of it in flight and of it crashing.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Object of the Month: Mail From the Hindenburg Crash
Provides background information and details of the Hindenburg crash, plus descriptions and photos of mail salvaged from the wreck. Suggested reading material and an audio/visual clip of the actual crash also included. [1:13]
Other
Harper Collins: History in an Hour: The Hindenburg Disaster
A concise summary of the Hindenburg disaster on May 6, 1937.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: Crash of the Hindenburg
The resource explores the crash of the Hindenburg in 1937. Listen to radio reporter Herbert Morrison's riveting broadcast as he discusses the explosion of the giant airship.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Paul Von Hindenburg
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Paul von Hindenburg.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Physical Science: Gases Web Quest: The Chemical Blimp
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing the Hindenburg straight to your fingertips. Learn all about gases as you become the commander of your own learning experiences.
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: The Holocaust Resource Center Collapse of German Democracy
Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...
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Airships: Crash of the Hindenburg: Photograph
Photograph showing the crash of the Hindenburg in New Jersey, on May 6, 1937.
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Airships: The Hindenburg and Other Zeppelins: Photograph
Photograph of passenger deck of the Hindenburg.