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Japanese Prisoner of War Camps

For Students 5th - 6th
In this World War II worksheet, students read the 10 clues about Japan's prisoners of war during the war. Students use the clues to find 10 words to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Secret Message

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners understand the important use of codes during World War II. In this World War II lesson plan, students recognize the accomplishments of Hannah Senesh in carrying valuable information during the war. Learners complete a worksheet...
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Raphael Lemkin: Identifying Lemkin's Outrage

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine World War I war crimes. In this world history lesson plan, students use primary and secondary sources to research Armenian genocide and the trial of Soghomon Tehlirin.
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Building Suburbia: Highways and Housing in Postwar America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how suburbs changed America. In this post World War II activity, students complete research projects that require them to examine the growth of suburbs in the 1950's and 1960's. Students reveal how government policies,...
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Dorothea Lange and the Relocation of Japanese Americans

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the relocation of Japanese Americans during World War II. In this Japanese relocation lesson plan, students examine photographs by Dorothea Lange, the "Pledge of Allegiance," and a US government flyer from 1942. They...
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Facing History and Ourselves

Justice After the Holocaust

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Though there could be no true justice for the horrors of the Holocaust, many of those responsible for crimes against humanity were found guilty in the eyes of the law. Using primary and secondary sources in the 16th installment of a...
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Big Challenges for Children of the World

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
International Children's Day offers a glimpse into the issues that children around the world face because of poverty, war, or poor medical care.
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The War in the North, 1775–1778

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using primary source documents, including maps, learners examine Revolutionary War events from 1775 to 1778. The focus here is on the challenges George Washington and the Continental army faced and how they persevered in spite of those...
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Launching the Text: Building Background Knowledge on Louie Zamperini and World War II (Preface, Pages 3–6)

For Teachers 8th Standards
Scholars participate in a gallery walk to examine photographs related to WWII and record thoughts about the pictures in note catchers. At the end of the gallery walk, pupils share their observations before participating in a discussion...
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Overview of Japanese War Crimes of the Sino-japanese War And World War Ii

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discuss the definition of a war crime and what the Germans did to the Jews during WWII that constituted a war crime. The analyze the results of political, economic, and social oppression and the violation of human rights.
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The Great War?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore The Great War and create graphic organizers and a timeline illustrating their observations.
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Käthe Kollwitz: Never Again War!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the artistic works of Holocaust escapee Käthe Kollowitz. In this Holocaust art lesson, students examine the self-portraits that Kollowitz created and discuss the message in her woodcut images. Students design their own...
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Cold War Chronology

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Cold War worksheet, learners examine the chronological list of important events between 1945 and 1991. Students then respond to 7 short answer questions based on the chronology.
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A Boy at War: A novel about Pearl Harbor by Harry Mazer

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This A Boy At War PowerPoint introduces the historical context of the novel and information about the novel's author. Facts and trivia about Pearl Harbor that are relevant to the novel's plot are reviewed. Historical photos and a map of...
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World War I and the Great Depression

For Students 9th - 12th
In this global studies learning exercise, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 12 short answer questions about World War I and the Great Depression.
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Examining an Important Battle in WWII

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this military history assignment, research provides a foundation for a report on the United States' strategy for a specific battle during World War II. This resource does not include recommended sources of information or a rubric....
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Raising Voices: World War II in a Song

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders discover the different ways Canada and Quebec participated in World War II. They then analyze the repercussions of the war on Quebec. Students complete three knowledge outcomes: Knowledge of facts, ( Canada's...
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The Internment of Japanese-Americans During World War II

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders research the daily life of Japanese-Americans in internment camps during World War II and write radio documentaries using what they learn.
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Broadcasting World War II

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders listen to several broadcasts from the WWII era. They research, write and perform simulated radio broadcasts concerning topics related to American society in World War II.
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The Great Depression and World War II

For Students 7th - 10th
In this Great Depression and World War II instructional activity, students fill in blank columns with information about scarce natural resources, human resources and capital resources, then write about what the US gave up when they sent...
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Primary History: Children of World War 2

For Students 5th - 6th
In this history reflection worksheet, students use the prompt to write an essay comparing the experiences of a World War 2 evacuee and a newcomer coming to live in a strange country. Prior knowledge of the Pied Piper evacuation during...
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Primary History: Children of World War 2- Air Raids

For Students 5th - 6th
In this history instructional activity, students make a model of an Anderson air raid shelter from World War 2. Students write a diary entry about one night in an air raid shelter. There is no historical information on this page and...
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German Success/Failures Word Search: World War II

For Students 10th - 11th
In this World War II activity, students complete a 16 word hidden word puzzle about German successes and failures. Worksheet includes a link to additional activities.
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American Isolationism and Entrance into World War I

For Students 8th - 12th
In this 20th century U.S. history learning exercise, students read articles about American Isolationism and entrance into World War I. Students then respond to 15 short answer questions.

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