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Mapping and Personifying Nations

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze the geography, actions, and relationships of countries involved in World War II. They create a map of Europe, Northern Africa, and the Pacific, and analyze and evaluate their self-made map of Europe and the...
Worksheet
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WW II Names and Faces

For Students 9th - 12th
In this social studies instructional activity, learners find the terms that are related to the people and events of World War II. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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U.S. Entry Into WWI

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers identify the reasons why the United States entered World War I. In this world history lesson plan, students are given a lecture on Woodrow Wilson and analyze documents (specifically, Woodrow Wilson's speeches). Middle...
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The Munich Conference

For Students 8th - 12th
For this World War II worksheet, students 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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Propaganda

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Learners discuss wartime propaganda after viewing the World War II film "Christmas Under Fire." They answer discussion questions, identify passages of propaganda from a transcript of the film, and write a brief from the Ministry of...
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City University of New York

The Split Over Suffrage

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Compare and contrast Frederick Douglass's and the National Women's Suffrage Association's stances on equal rights and suffrage with a series of documents and worksheets. Learners work together or independently to complete the packet, and...
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D-day Message from General Eisenhower to General Marshall

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners analyze a "top secret" document written by Eisenhower. They identify and chart cliches for those about to go into battle and read related poetry. They invite a veteran to describe the D-Day invasion.
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United States Entry into WWI: Two Diametrically Opposed Views

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers reconsider the events leading to US entry into WWI through the lens of archival documents.
Worksheet
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Soviet Suspicions and the Search of Security

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Cold War worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about Soviet security and then respond to 3 short answer questions.
Lesson Plan
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Lesson 4: Fighting for Peace: The Fate of Wilson's Fourteen Points

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars analyze foreign policy. In this Fourteen Points lesson, students examine Wilson's Fourteen Points, explore Allied reaction to the Points, and compare Wilson's foreign policy to the Versailles Treaty. 
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Lesson 7. The "Failed Peace"

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate how policies and tactics utilized by the Allies to mobilize national unity and raise patriotism made it more difficult to achieve a humane peace after the war.
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US Government: Foreign Policy

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore the basic precepts of American foreign policy. In this diplomacy lesson, students read textbook chapters regarding American foreign policy practices before and after World War II. Students also watch a...
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Lesson 2. Symbols of the Stalemate

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders identify and analyze the factors that led to WWI's stalemate. They examine The Schliefflen plan and analyze and rectify its strategic flaws.
Interactive
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The Great Gatsby - Study Help

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this literature worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
Worksheet
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Franklin D. Roosevelt

For Students 6th - 12th
In this presidential history activity, students respond to 9 essay and short answer questions about the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Worksheet
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Reconstruction Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
Worksheet
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Mechanics Help Using the Comma with Formal Letters

For Students 6th - 10th
In this worksheet, students analyze different parts of a letter and insert the appropriate punctuation including a comma, period, colon, question mark and semicolon.
Worksheet
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Armistice Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Armistice Day instructional activity, learners complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, correct words, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, writing questions,...
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: World War I Guns

For Students 9th - 10th
The guns used by the Allies and Central Powers are presented in this resource. Recognize the artillery, machine guns, and rifles used by the militaries involved in World War I.
Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Treaty of Versailles and the End of World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
The sources in this primary set document the Treaty of Versailles and the end of World War I. Includes teaching guide.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: A Guide to World War I Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
A web guide of links to World War I resources throughout the Library of Congress web site and beyond.
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US National Archives

Nara: Military Resources World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
A compilation of resources on World War I from the National Archives and Records Administration, including links to external sites.
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First World War

First World war.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Site does a good job of giving an overview of most of the key aspects of World War I: the causes of the war, a timeline, weapons of war, etc. As a special feature you can listen to vintage audio of speeches and music of the WWI era.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Woodrow Wilson and American Entry Into Ww I

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan explores the ways President Woodrow Wilson tried to keep America out of war as World War I raged in Europe. Examine documents, speeches, and other primary sources to follow America's path from neutrality to war.