Utah Education Network
Uen: Argumentative Writing/wwi & Wwii Unit
In this unit, students will gain background information on historic wars. Student will compare different media forms about these events, attend to different perspectives, research the unit's essential question, and then write an...
Auburn University
Auburn University Archives: Rickenbacker Papers
"Historical Sketch of Eddie Rickenbacker." Includes information on his childhood, his involvement in WWI and WWII, and his life at home. Also includes webpages on his family.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Aviation
Module with visual history of aviation in America. Students and teachers can find videos on topics beginning with pioneers in aviation, WWI and WWII, Airships and more. Links to related resources can be found on this site.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: World War I
Analyze how the conclusion of WWI led to an unstable peace which resulted in WWII. included on this site are short films, photographs, artifacts, and an extensive bibliography for further research.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Baseball: A Morale Booster During Wartime?
Students will learn about the role of baseball on the American homefront during World Wars I and II. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (during World War I) and President (during World War II), commented on the...
Library of Congress
Loc: On the Homefront
This site from the Library of Congress provides posters and information on the home front during World War II and World War I. What were the people at home doing to help the men and women in the armed forces? See posters on Volunteer...
National Geographic
National Geographic: European Borders Through History
Lesson in which learners use maps to explore how European political borders have changed over time. Maps after WWI, WWII and European Union provided for comparison.
Curated OER
Small Japanese Fishing Boats Being Towed Up the Fraser River
An insightful look at how anti-Japanese sentiment affected Japanese Canadians living in British Columbia after WWI.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: The Price of Freedom: Americans at War
View comprehensive sets of artifacts that tell the story of America's wartime past and present. Artifacts from every major American military conflict, beginning with the American Revolution, can be closely examined. Full curatorial notes...
US Navy
Nhhc: Oceanic Period (1890 1945)
Read about the build-up of the U.S. Navy after the Spanish-American War and how it was used to protech the country in World Wars I and II.
OpenStax
Open Stax: World War Ii 1941 1945: Origins of War: Europe, Asia and United States
Examines the conditions that fostered the rise of Fascism and Nazism, the events during the lead-up to the outbreak of war, and what Roosevelt did to help affected nations yet still keep the United States neutral.
The History Place
The History Place: World War Ii in Europe Timeline
This site from The History Place provides this extensive timeline of the events of WWII from the end of WWI until the conclusion of the War. Links to major events include photos along with additional information throughout.
Other
Cold War and New Zealand
Describes New Zealand during the Cold War. Looks at New Zealand's political landscape during WWI, WWII, its military interventions, its membership in SEATO, and its antinuclear stance.
City University of New York
The Rhineland Crisis: The French Reaction
Brief one page summary of French government viewpoint by Flandin, French minister of Foreign affairs, and the rationale for inaction in light of Hitler's remilitarization of the Rhineland.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: War Powers
Check out this interactive timeline on War powers in the United States.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History: Ww2 Us Women for Kids
Kids learn about the history of United States women during World War II. How they contributed to the fight.
Other
Sammler.com: Nazi Rule in Germany 1933 1945
This site from Sammler.com provides a history of German rule, beginning with the periods prior to Nazi Germany, are presented as is a brief review of the reign of Hitler.
Teacher Planet
Teacher Planet: Memorial Day
This helpful site offers a wealth of information for teachers interested in teaching about Memorial Day. Lesson plans, units, worksheets, clipart, and other activities are featured.