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Korean Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders are introduced to the history of Korea. Using maps, they identify the reasons why Korea is important geographically. They also research the reasons for the Korean War and how actions of the United States and Korea led...
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GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students engage in a video activity to research the effects of war upon the Japanese to live in the world after World War II. They answer specific questions in order to complete the unit.
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War Making: Executive and Legislative Powers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine Constitution and what it says about war-making power, contrast roles and responsibilities of executive and legislative branches of government when it comes to making war, become familiar with important 20th and...
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World War II: Bombs and Peace

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the final events and end of World War II. They examine the community impact of such events as the dropping of the dropping of atomic bombs, and President Roosevelt's death. Students prepare a presentation.
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Children at War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct Internet research to investigate the use of children in combat throughout the world. Students read personal testimonies and analyze media coverage of children in combat.
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Prisoners in Another War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify violations of the Geneva Convention in video clips. They discover the role of international bodies in dealing with war crimes. They read primary source documents as well.
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Killing Fields

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students view a television program that explores people's perceptions and expectations in war prior to and after WWI. They discuss the effects of trench warfare and write a journal entry or short oral report reflecting on their...
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Guerilla Warfare

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students view a television program comparing conventional and guerilla warfare. They compare and contrast guerilla movements in Cuba, Vietnam and Afghanistan. Students also consider the American Revolutionary War from the perspective of...
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Mapping the Effects of War

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars examine how war can lead to environmental health crises. They read an article, conduct research on a region from the article, and create a poster to depict the geographic region and the environmental health effects of the...
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Veterans

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain what the term veteran means to them. They discuss the meaning of remberence day. They also examine how war affects people throughout the world.
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Patriotic Arts: Influencing Canadians At War

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students study how war has shaped Canadian life, patriotism, propaganda, and music. They research primary source documents, novels, videos, and songs before celebrating Remembrance Day.
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Constitutional Issues: Civil Liberties During War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils discuss democratic ideals and constitutional principles. They decide which side of the issue they are on dealing with the placement of Japanese-Americans in camps during World War II. They examine primary source documents for more...
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Weapons of War

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss how American and Great Britian attacked Afghanistan after September 11. They analyze different types of aircraft, missiles, and munitiions used in the attacks in Afghanistan.
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History Biographies

For Teachers 2nd
Students explore the life and the contributions of five people from U.S. history in the five lessons of this unit. james Madison, Dolly Madison, Sequoyah, Harriet Tubman, and Clara Barton are presented to students for exploration and...
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Science of War

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders, from an environmental perspective, study the pros and cons of war. Distinctions between characteristics of biological, chemical and nuclear threats and the impact of economic development are considered.
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Dolley Madison and the War of 1812

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners read a letter that Dolley Madison wrote in 1814. They discuss her predicament with advancing troops and imagine what her personality was like. They compare the letter to a political cartoon and discuss its tone.
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Three Wars Equal One New Country: Part 1

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners explore how and why Germany became a nation.
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Three Wars Equal One New Country: Part 2

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students explore how Germany became a country.
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Three Wars Equal One New Country: Part 3

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students explore the many reasons why and how Germany became a country.
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Counterterrorism 101

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss the roles that morality and pragmatism play in war, and then create a timeline documenting Israel's evolving response to terrorism since 1948.
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Creating War Propaganda

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars analyze propaganda techniques using posters, speeches, and other examples of this type of persuasion. They use this information to design their own examples of propaganda. They focus on propaganda techniques used during war.
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New Breed of Robots Takes War To the Next Level

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study an article and answer questions.  In this exploring robots lesson students read an article on military robots and answer questions. 
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Life Under German Occupation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students read the description of life under the occupation of Sweden by the Germans during the World War.
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WW2 Home Front

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this social studies instructional activity, students find the words that are related to the home front of World War II. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.