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Social Studies - Concentration Camps - 1

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students compare and contrast concentration camps. In this World War II lesson, students examine photographs and documents from Jewish concentration camps in an effort to understand their function. Students complete worksheets that...
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Who Was Responsible for the Start of the Cold War?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars determine who is responsible for the start of the Cold War. In this Cold War lesson, students conduct their own research about the evolution of the war and write essays that reveal their opinion on how the war began.
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World War II Map

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II map instructional activity, students identify the labeled Axis and Allied countries on the map.
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Evolution of Mass Media after 1920

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study the importance of media through American History.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders develop teamwork skills discovering information regarding an assigned time period.  Students predict and...
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Illingworth Cartoons: The Second World War

For Students 8th - 12th
In this political cartoon analysis worksheet, students examine a political cartoon from the World War II era and respond to 4 short answer questions about it.
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Filmstrip Worksheet: After World War II

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War II filmstrip learning exercise, students review a film about the war as they respond to 15 fill in the blank questions. A word bank is included.
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Chapter 26 – World War II

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the war and respond to 104 short answer questions.
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Chapter 19 – Leadup to and Early Years of World War II

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages that describe the involvement of the U.S. in World War II and respond to 48 short answer questions.
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Chapter 20 – World War II with the US

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, learners read assigned textbook pages regarding U.S. involvement in the war and respond to 51 short answer questions.
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The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Treaty/Operation Barbarossa Student Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students read a copy of the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Treaty and respond to 17 short answer questions about it as well as the reactions to it. Links to the text are included.
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World War II Geography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the geography of Europe. In this World War II lesson, students study and represent countries involved in the war as they participate in a simulation that requires them to discuss war events and how their countries...
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Fort Wolters: Texas and Vietnam

For Students 7th
In this American History worksheet, 7th graders read and comprehend short answer questions. 
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Munich: Peace in Our Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the Munich Agreement. In this World War II lesson, students analyze the agreement made among Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy. Students discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the agreement.
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Daniel's Story Study Guide

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the concept of prejudice. In this World War II activity, students read Daniel's Story by Carol Matas. Students complete the provided study guide as they read the novel and discuss the Holocaust.
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1932 Germany Party Platforms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine party platforms. In this political platforms lesson, students discover details about the state of Germany in the 1930's. Students write their own political platforms and compare them to the platforms of the 1932 German...
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What America Knew About the Holocaust?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine American involvement in World War II. For this World War II lesson, students discuss the Holocaust and its implications. Students read New York Times articles regarding the treatment of Jews during the war. Students...
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Post-War Suburbanization: Causes and Interpretations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this teaching American history worksheet, students examine a primary source document regarding post-World War II suburbanization. Students discuss their impressions of the document.
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Women Come to the Front

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the role of women in World War II. In this women's history instructional activity, students research selected Internet sources to locate information regarding the roles of selected women in the war. Young scholars...
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Eden's Last Stand: Why Did Anthony Eden Resign in 1938?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the politics of England by reading historic letters.  In this world history lesson, students research the Conservative British Government during the beginning of World War II.  Students examine an authentic...
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Rock n' Rollin in the '50s

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the culture of the United States in the 1950's.  In this history lesson, students research culture in the 1950's, with a focus on fashion, music, television, automobiles, etc., then work in groups to create a...
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Farewell to Manzanar: Racism and Point of View

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students create a presentation on the computer of the reactions and memories of people who were around during the attacks at Pearl Harbor. In this Pearl Harbor lesson plan, students interview people who were there, discuss the racism,...
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Holocaust Research Project

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students research multiple aspects of WWII. For this Holocaust lesson, students will use several primary source documents to write a 3 page pater on subjects concerning WWII, such as Kristallnacht, Ethnic Cleansing and the Holocaust.
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World War II: A United Front

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this World War II lesson, students examine racial relations during the war and then examine propaganda techniques employed by the United States...
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Thinking About Holocaust Photos

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a PowerPoint with graphic images of human rights violations. discussion as appropriate is suggested as a wrap-up.