War and Peace Teacher Resources

Here is an online interactive reading comprehension worksheet where pupils respond to 11 short-answer and essay questions based on War and Peace. They  may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the bottom of...

The famous length of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace — 15 books and 365 chapters — presents a real challenge for many readers and their teachers. So why bother? Use a short video that argues for a reading of an unabridged...

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions based on Tolstoy's War and Peace. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online interactive literature instructional activity, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace. Students may check some of their answers online.

In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Students read and discuss the poem "In Flanders Fields," then write poems evoking images of peacetime. They practice the techniques of writing poetry while using textual imagery to create visual images.

In this social studies instructional activity, students find the words that are used to describe war and peace times .The answers are found at the bottom of the page.

Students consider how the war in Iraq has changed life for Iraqis. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to investigate how the war has affected the citizens of Iraq and participate in a map skills game.

Students read three case studies to focus on how the United States dealt with foreign policy issues. In groups, they read about the decision to drop the atomic bomb, the commitment of troops to Vietnam and wwhether to send troops to...

Students investigate how successful they were in obtaining their goals in the Revolutionary War. The peace feelers of 1775 are examined and the reasons for the British rejection of them explored. the main provisions of the Treaty of...

War and Peace, Anna Karenina, The Death of Ivan Iiyich. Ah, the novels of Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, aka Leo Tolstoy. Introduce the writings of this famous social reformer with a video that details his life and major works.

In this post World War I worksheet, learners review a chapter as they write 5 vocabulary terms that match 5 definitions, change 3 false statements into true statements, and explain 2 historical themes regarding this time period in United...

Young scholars explore the Israeli elections for Prime Minister and the potential impact that newly-elected Premier Ehud Barak may have on the peace process in the Middle East.

The United Nation's role in world diplomacy is critical, but its enforcement is limited. Using activities such as role plays and simulations, classmates consider the role the UN plays in world peace keeping. The unit plan includes five...

During the Cold War, the United States used everything from bookmobiles to radio stations to improve its image globally. Using documents from the programs, including photographs and official memos, individuals consider how the United...

In this symbolism instructional activity, students analyze political cartoons about war and peace that utilze symbols. Students then respond to 2 short answer questions.

Students analyze quotes and poetry related to relationships in society. In this civics lesson, students participate in small group debate game and focus on communication skills that reinforce civil discussion. Students reflect and...

High schoolers read various quotes by women regarding violence, war, and peace. They analyze and discuss the quotes and participate in various writing and role-play activities.

Through detailed secondary source reading material and an interactive "true/false" activity, learners discover the depth and complexity of the executive branch in the United States government. Topics covered include executive...

World War II, WWII, the Holocaust, the Rise of the Nazi Empire, Concentration Camps, the effect on children. The first 9 slides are of images and scenes of WWII, Black and white photography Slides 10 to 20 show present day photos of...

Combine literature and history with the poem "The White Man's Burden" by Rudyard Kipling. Pupils read the poem and answer four questions about the text. 

What is the difference between foreign and domestic policy? What are the primary differences in what the United States hopes to accomplish through foreign aid, the military, and the creation of treaties? Your class members will examine...

What does a true American represent? Scholars investigate the equal rights era of the 1960s and 1970s in the 20th installment of a 22-part series on American history. Using photographic, magazine, written, and video evidence, groups...