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Genocide in World War II

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students access a variety of websites that explore the Nazi German genocide of Jews in WWII. They view a film, complete a worksheet and write an opinion paper supporting the view to either punish or forgive the perpetrators of crimes...
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Only 48 Hours

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students compare and contrast experiences of Les Aigner in Hungary and Kennie Namba in Oregon in being forced to relocate to concentration camps during WWII, and explore personal and social effects of prejudice, discrimination,...
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The Cold War and Development of Post-War America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view examples of political advertisements during the years of 1952 through 1964. After viewing, they discuss how the Cold War and the threat of Communism affected the development of the United States. They compare the Cold War...
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Using Picture Books to Teach the Holocaust

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students compare a photo of a child's room during the Holocaust to their room. In this WWII lesson, students read picture books and evaluate the roles of characters in the book. Students create either a poster about the roles, a movie...
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What's In a Name?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore onomastics. In this baseball history lesson, students create their own team name and explain the name they chose. After choosing a team name students support their choice with revelant reasons and be able to discuss...
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propaganda

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders analyze a poster from the forties and identify the meaning and intention of the poster.
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Women Air Force Service Pilots

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders evaluate the contributions of female services pilots during World War II. They discuss the service of the women as well as the conditions they confronted. Students compare and contrast the treatment of male and female...
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WWI & Depression

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders describe WWI influence in Indiana. In this guided reading lesson plan students read about the participation of Indiana citizens during World War I. Students give examples of event that changed life in Indiana during the...
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Pearl Harbor vs September 11 Attack

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars compare and contrast the events of the Pearl Harbor Attack and the attack on September 11, 2001 by examining the similarities and differences between these two events.
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Consumer Culture in the 1950s: New Shopping Centers and Advertising trends

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners examine the effect of suburbs on American cities. They identify the changes the cities had to face after people moved elsewhere. Using primary source ads, they compare them with contemporary ads and discuss what can be found out...
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Remember the Bridge: Poems of a People

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore poems of African Americans. They research a famous African American, write a report, create a timeline of events in African American history, create a map of the New World, and research Molly Walsh. After...
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Lessons from a Holocaust Survivor

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate the life of a prisoner in the concentration camps of WWII during the Holocaust by performing research. The lesson helps students to "put a face" on prisoners of the concentration camps.
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Anne Frank: Interviews

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students conduct an interview with a person who was alive during WWII. They explore the media coverage of human rights abuses and speculate about what American knew and when regarding the Holocaust. They prepare a commentary with their...
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Which Age?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students recall time and place of objects. The National Aviation Hall of Fame is set up in six ages: The Early Years, WWI, the Golden Years, WWII, the Jet Age, and the Space Age. Use this activity for a review of the NAHF after the tour....
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ZIP: A One-Act Play

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review amendments of the Constitution relating to due process. They discuss the Constitution in the case of Eberhard "Zip" Fuhr. They research the provisions of the WWII Alien Enemy Control Program. They determine how national...
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Imperialism Old and New

For Teachers 9th - 12th
If your really want your history class to know everything about old and new imperialism, look no further. This 58-slide presentation depicts, describes, and explains everything from 19th Century expansion and the Congress of Berlin to...
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The blues highway: An integration of music with geography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the movement of the blues from rural Mississippi to urban Chicago and how place and the environment affected the development of the blues. They define the blues, where it originated and how and why it moved to Chicago....
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Congressional Moments

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students listen to clips from Congressional Moments radio programs to examine role government plays in our lives, and discuss role of citizens in a representative democracy.
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The Firebombing of Dresden

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the firebombing of Dresden as well as Internet articles about the topic and then respond to 7 short answer questions.
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The Munich Conference

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, learners read a 1-page selection about the Munich Conference, examine a chart about the Axis and Allied powers, and then respond to 3 short answer questions about the information presented.
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Battle of Britain

For Students 9th - 12th
For this World War II worksheet, learners read an article about the Battle of Britain and then respond to 8 short answer questions.
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Suffrage - When, Where, and Obstacles to Overcome

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders research the history of women's suffrage. They develop and form opinions on the right to vote. They discuss the many factors that influence voting and how other countries view women's suffrage.
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Cold War in Guatemala

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the Cold War and why it was fought in Guatemala. In this Cold War lesson, students analyze documents from the CIA and textbooks then discuss. Students work in pairs to answer questions and fill out graphic organizers.
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Breaking News English: Monaco

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Monaco worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...

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