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Hitler's Lightning War
When you line them up, you can knock them down. Hitler had a plan, carried it out, and started WWII. This presentation focuses on Hitler's military and political tactics, who he fought, and how his opponents fell. Key players and events...
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The Lightning Thief: Directed Reading-Thinking Activity
Before diving into the engaging tale of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, conduct this directed reading and thinking activity. Assess your pupils' knowledge of Greek gods and mythology through a knowledge web,...
Novelinks
The Lightning Thief: Before Reading Strategy
This pre-reading activity will certainly make your class ponder. With five questions to reflect upon, get insight to the moral dilemma Percy faced in the novel Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.
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World War Two Crossword
In this World War II crossword puzzle learning exercise, students use the 11 clues to identify the correct words and names that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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Rosie the Riveeter and Mary the Munitions Worker
Tenth graders study the role that places like the Joliet Arsenal played in how women were view in American society during and after World War II. They interview a person from the World War II era about the job they performed and how...
Novelinks
The Lightning Thief: Problematic Situation Strategy
In the novel, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, Percy is faced with a major decision. After reading, chapter 19, discuss the decision-making process Percy took, what he decided to...
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What Caused WWII?
In this causes of World War II study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in world history and then respond to a reflection question.
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Museum World War II Crossword Puzzle
In this historical activity, students will solve a very difficult crossword puzzle. All information pertains to the Airborne and Special Operations Museum.
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Battle of Chickamauga Quiz
In this online interactive Civil War worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about the Battle of Chickamauga. Students may check their answers immediately
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German Axis-Successes and Failures Crossword
In this successes and failures of the German Axis worksheet, students complete a 10 word puzzle using given clues. Worksheet includes link to additional activities.
Jefferson Township Schools
Major Gods: Names, Roles, & Symbols
From Aphrodite to Zeus, here you'll find a PowerPoint presentation identifying basic information about 15 Greek gods and goddesses.
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Americana Trivia Game
In this American history game, students use the blank game board and the trivia question cards to play a board game that tests knowledge of American history. There are 28 trivia questions and full directions.
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Plains Indians Pictographs
Young scholars explore methods of written communication. In this Plains Indian instructional activity, students create pictographs representing everyday modern life after observing the pictographs used by the Plains Indians. Pictograph...
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Spies That Fly
In this spy aircraft worksheet, students watch a video about unmanned aerial vehicles and other aircraft used by the military and answer 20 questions.
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The History of Photography
By discussing the history of photography, students can learn about this art and its importance in recording major events.
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Early German Axis Successes and Failures
In this Axis successes and failures activity, students read about the Axis Powers and Allied Powers. Students read the dates of Axis successes, and about the Battle of Britain, Operation Barbarossa, the Battle of Midway, and El Alamein....
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Negatives
In this negatives review worksheet, students practice using negatives appropriately as they answer 14 multiple choice questions.
BBC
Bbc: History: World Wars: Blitzkrieg
Discover what happened during the blitzkrieg at the start of World War Two and why the Allies were so unprepared. Why was it that Britain and France were outfought at every turn?
Other
2 World War 2 Insightful Essays: Blitzkrieg
This site provides an in-depth look at the successful German War tactic known as the Blitzkrieg, which in German means "Lightning war." This site provides information on the development of the Blitzkrieg, as well as information about the...
Other
Germany and Italy: European Axis Powers
This site discusses the major Axis powers and gives a summary of their military activities during World War II.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Wwii: The Blitzkrieg
Nazi Germany was progressive with its military in World War II. The Blitzkrieg, a term initiated by the Allies, was the type of warfare Hitler wanted to employ. Understand the meaning of the phrase and how it impacted the war.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Picturing Japanese American Internment: Dorothea Lange
This media gallery explores the government-issued Japanese American internment that occurred during World War II using two videos from the American Masters film Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning. Dorothea Lange, a documentary...