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World War II: Japanese-American Internment
Fifth graders read "The Bracelet" by Yoshiko Uchida and use it as a catalyst to discuss the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II. They debate the morality of the internment, create Venn diagrams and chart important events...
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Over There with World War 1 Songs
Fourth graders listen to and interpret songs from World War 1. They discuss the importance of radio as a mass media during the time period. They use the Internet or books to answer questions about song lyrics.
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French: The Resistance and Occupation during World War II
Students in advanced French classes examine the French resistance during world War II. They discover what it was like living in an occupied country while increasing their vocabulary skills and applying the conditional verb tense....
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Käthe Kollwitz: Never Again War!
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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World War Ii - Japanese American Internment
Ninth graders determine that nationality is not defined by race, especially in the United States. They group into teacher created dyads with eight pictures. Four pictures are of American citizens (multiracial representations), and...
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The World Of Anne Frank
Students study Anne Frank's life in hiding. In this Holocaust lesson, students read The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank and then research the Internet as well as print sources to discover facts about her Holocaust experience.
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Battles of World War II Quiz #2
In this World War II battles worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, choosing questions and matching answers. Students score 1 point for each correct answer; a printed version is available.
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National Museum of the Pacific War
Students examine the role of science and technology in World War II. They discover how some inventions have changed to meet society's need after the war was over. They visit the museum to complete the lesson plan.
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"Dear Ma and Pa" Primary Documents: Letters Home from the War
Pupils read and analyze letters written by a soldier during World War II. They discuss using letters as a primary source of historical information, complete a worksheet, and write a letter to a loved one.
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The Internment of Japanese-Americans During World War II
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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"my Dear Little Boys..." Using Wwii Primary Documents: a Letter Home From the War
Students read letters written by soldiers during World War II in order to analyze the soldier's feelings about the war. They explain how these primary sources teach appreciation for the World War II soldier's experiences.
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Who's Who in the Pacific War
Middle schoolers investigate the historical figures of World War II that focuses on the fight in the South Pacific. They conduct research using a wide variety of resources. Students use the information to communicate a report in written...
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Guerilla Warfare During The Boer War
Tenth graders define guerilla warfare in relation to the Boer War. Students explain the relationship between the British and the Boers through the analysis of a primary source document, which is included in the instructional activity.
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A New coat for Anna
Second graders participate in a bartering activity. They discuss the problems of bartering. Students read the book "A New Coat for Anna," by Harriet Ziefert. Students discuss the bartering Anna's mother did. They record the trades made...
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Graphic Organizer: Holocaust
Help your class process and organize what they've learned about World War II and the Holocaust with a graphic organizer. There are four boxes on this page, two over the word Holocaust and two under. The two on top require learners to...
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Holocaust: Where was the USA?
Eighth graders debate United States' involvement in the Holocaust and WWII. They research the United States' role in the Holocaust, views the US held at the time, and how they would have handled the Holocaust if they were in charge...
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The Atomic Bomb Debate
Tenth graders play the role of a citizen from Hiroshima or President Truman. Using the internet, they research information to portray their part correctly. They present their position in a debate and examine the same events from various...
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United States Quiz Two
In this United States worksheet, students answer short answer questions about which political party the Presidents belonged to and geography of the country. Students answer 20 short answer questions.
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Jobs During WWII
Kids can consider the types of jobs people did during WWII. They'll look at six different images of people working. They then answer two to three questions to determine what job is being shown. Tip: Have learners pick out evidence from...
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What Would You Do? A Discussion About the Ethics of War
Students examine the process of ethical decision-making during wartime. They read three case studies from World War II, and in small groups discuss, debate, and present their findings to the class.
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Nationalism and Conflict-Two Fronts, Two Perspectives!
Learners examine the major conflicts of the 20th century. After watching a video, they discuss the various types of technology and how they were used in World War I. They watch excerpts from films covering different wars and view them...
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Japanese Prisoner of War Camps
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
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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One Survivor Remembers: Anti-Semitism
Young scholars analyze and discuss how propaganda influenced anti-Semitism and it's role in World War II. For this propaganda lesson, students define the terms involved in this assignment. Then they will discuss their reactions to a...