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Foreign Policy Research Institute

Examining an Important Battle in WWII

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this military history assignment, research provides a foundation for a report on the United States' strategy for a specific battle during World War II. This resource does not include recommended sources of information or a rubric....
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Curated OER

Where in the World War? Mapping WWII in the Pacific

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils study the geography of the Pacific theater of World War II. They study maps to examine the geography and features of the land.
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Curated OER

Pre-WWII European Jewish Life Photo Project

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the individuality fo Jewish lives affected by or lost in the Holocaust and how their communities were affected.
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Curated OER

Internment of Japanese-Americans in Arkansas during WWII

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify the location, purpose, and details of the 2 Internment Camps in Arkansas for Japanese-Americans during WWII.
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Curated OER

WWII Economics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students simulate a classroom rationing program resembling an environment similar to the coupon/stamp rations conducted during WWII. The simulation last 3 days resulting in an observable outcome in relationship to the coupon rationing...
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Curated OER

My Secret War - The WWII Diary of Madeline Beck: Lesson 2

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore world history by reading historical fiction. In this World War II lesson, 5th graders read the story My Secret War and identify the importance of fiction when analyzing history. Students answer study questions about...
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Curated OER

Canada and the Second World War

For Teachers 8th
This lesson is designed to introduce students to Canada's role in World War II and the impact it had on Canadian society. It allows the opportunity to improve their research skills by selecting various pieces of information from a...
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Curated OER

"Open Mic" - Giving Creative Expression To The Connection Between The Japanese American Internment, September 11, And Our Rights Today

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the similarities of the Japanese-American experience in WWII and Arab-American experience in post-September 11 US policy. They create presentations on their reflections and express themselves through poetry, dance,...
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Curated OER

"The Circuit" and the Civil Rights Movement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast concepts of the civil rights movement to the concepts presented in the short story, "The Circuit." In groups, they sort a series of ideas written on index cards into two categories - rights and freedoms. ...
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Curated OER

WWII and the Atomic Bomb

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners examine three points about the use of the atomic bomb by the US during World War II. They take a position on each point and defend it orally.
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Curated OER

The American Home Front During WWII

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students analyze World War Two era government propaganda, biographies, and historical data in order to better understand the effects on Americans at home. In this American Home Front During World War Two lesson plan, students compare...
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Curated OER

Continuity and Change in Africa

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students become more informed about a country on the African Continent. They are more informed about the socio-political and socio-historical events within a selected country. This is done by performing research.
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Curated OER

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...
Interactive
Curated OER

World War II Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
In this WWII quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
Interactive
Curated OER

World War II Quiz #2

For Students 8th - 12th
In this WWII quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, choosing questions and matching answers. Students score 1 point for each correct answer; a printed version is available.
Interactive
Curated OER

World War II Quiz #4

For Students 8th - 12th
In this WWII worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on answers and matching question. A printable version is available. 
Interactive
Curated OER

World War II Quiz #5

For Students 8th - 12th
In this WWII worksheet, learners complete an on-line quiz, choosing questions and matching answers. Students score 1 point for each correct answer; a printed version is available.
Interactive
Curated OER

U.S. Home Front During World War II

For Students 8th - 12th
In this U.S. home front-WWII quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
Interactive
Curated OER

Battles of World War II Quiz #2

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II battles activity, students complete an on-line quiz, choosing questions and matching answers. Students score 1 point for each correct answer; a printed version is available.
Unit Plan
Curated OER

World War II

For Teachers 5th
Students research World War II and discuss how conflicts in the war lead to change. In this World War II lesson plan, students read books, watch movies, complete activity sheets, and answer questions all researching the war.
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Curated OER

Using Primary Sources to Study the Holocaust

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Engage your middle schoolers with Pastor Martin Niemoller's famous poem that begins, "First they came for the communists." Now that you have their attention, send learners to the various work stations you created to have them explore...
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EngageNY

End of Unit Assessment, Part 1: Best First Draft of an Informational Essay

For Teachers 8th Standards
This is just the beginning. Learners take the first step toward their end-of-unit assessments of Unbroken. They use their tools and knowledge gained from the unit to create first drafts of their informational essays. Writers then respond...
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Center for History Education

Japanese American Internment During World War II

For Teachers 9th - 12th
World War II turned nations against each other and neighbors into enemies. An eye-opening lesson plan explores the dark past of Japanese-American internment camps during WWII. Scholars learn of the fear and distrust toward Asian...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Cloze Passage: Lim Bo Seng

For Students 5th - 7th
Use this Cloze activity instructional activity in your vocabulary lesson or unit about World War II. After reading a passage about Lim Bo Seng, a guerrilla warrior from Singapore, sixth graders fill in twelve blank spaces using context...

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