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Introduction to World War II
Eleventh graders recognize why wars are started and identify and color 3 countries involved with World War II.
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Sources of the Cold War
Fourth graders make a time line from their notes and outlines of the causes of the Cold War.
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French and Indian War
Seventh graders complete a unit on the French and Indian War. They conduct an Internet document search and use what they find to complete a document based essay about the war.
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In Country: An Integrated Look at the Vietnam War
Learners explore aspects of the Vietnam War and how it relates to the heritage of America. In an attempt to understand the level of involvement, students analyze statistics from the Vietnam war. Learners watch a video, read a book, and...
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The Early Tensions of the Cold War
Students uncover the roots of the Cold War. In this Cold War instructional activity, students research the political philosophies of the Soviet Union and the United States during the era as they define key vocabulary and discuss...
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Civil War Images: It's in the Cards!
Eighth graders review important figures of the Civil War. In this American Civil War lesson, 8th graders create flash cards of historical figures of the war and use them to review the war.
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Locating The Cold War
Students identify major players in the Cold War and place them on a world map. They identify the two superpowers location on the map as well as their allies. Students analyze how the world divided itself.
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The Vietnam War
Students acquire information about the Vietnam War Era from the internet, textbook and various sources. They transfer the information that they have acquired into a newspaper format. Students create editorials, cartoons, graphics and...
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World War II: Germany
In this world history learning exercise, students learn about Nazi Germany during World War II. They then use the information they learned to solve the 10 questions on the learning exercise. The answers are on the last page of the packet.
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World War II Erupts Chapter Review
In this World War II worksheet, young scholars review a chapter as they write 10 vocabulary words that match 10 descriptions, eliminate 4 false sentences, and identify 2 themes from the history of the World War II era.
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Prisoner of War Camps in Germany
In this prisoner of war camps worksheet, students study a map of the prisoner of war camps in Germany. Students read information about the conditions in the German POW camps of World War II.
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The Cold War
Tenth graders explore the origins of the Cold War. In this Cold War lesson, 10th graders analyze selected songs and identify what historical events they reference. Students create a musical collage or timeline for the period since the...
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World War II in the Pacific and the End of the War
Students study the World War in the Pacific. In this Geography lesson, students develop an awareness of key issues and events from the conflict. Students write a well-organized essay describing this event.
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World War I
For this online interactive world history worksheet, high schoolers answer 20 multiple choice questions regarding World War I. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Contemporary American Wars
In this contemporary U.S. war worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer that requires them to list arguments for the Korean, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and Iraq Wars. Students also add details about congressional approval, support,...
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Rhetoric and War
Students examine the relationship between rhetoric and war. In this history of war lesson plan, students analyze paintings, photographs, movies, and articles that paint an opinionated picture of war. Students discuss their impressions of...
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War, What is it Good for?
Eighth graders examine aspects of the American Civil War related to West Virginia. In this research skills lesson, 8th graders collaborate to research Civil War topics and create electronic portfolios that feature their findings.
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Medical War Ball/ Civil War
Eighth graders play Medical War Ball. For this Civil War lesson, 8th graders research the role of women in the Civil War as nurses. They play dodge ball with slightly different rules to incorporate a nurse on each team.
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Experiencing the Civil War
Eleventh graders examine the Civil War. In this American History lesson, 11th graders investigate the causes, effects, and the lives of people during the Civil War. Students develop a research paper using various resources.
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Propaganda During World War I
Eighth graders consider how propaganda was used during World War I. In this World War I lesson, 8th graders analyze posters that were used to garner support for World War I. Students use the provided worksheet to analyze the posters.
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What Did You Do After the War, Grandpa?
Students consider how World War II impacted Europe and European soldiers. In this Victory in Europe lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about the war, its conditions, and the celebration that ensued at the...
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Civil War Journal Mini Lesson
Eighth graders explore the battles of the Civil War through journaling exercises. In this American Civil War lesson, 8th graders write journals from the perspective of teens accompanying the troops into various battles.
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Civil War Letter
Middle schoolers put themselves in the shoes of American Civil War soldiers. In this Civil War lesson, students compose letters to their families from the the perspective of soldiers in the war.
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Civil War Reading Comprehension Quiz
In this American Civil War learning exercise, students read assigned textbook pages about the causes of the war and then respond to 20 short answer questions about how the war.