Fifth graders explore how the war affected American children. In this social studies instructional activity, 5th graders discuss how quotes made people feel about the war effort. Students write reflections on their reading.

In this African history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Africa from 1500 to the present.

Seventh graders examine the characteristics of philanthropists.  For this cross- curricular lesson, 7th graders evaluate the character traits of people from a film. Students write a metaphor about responsibility to community.

Students discover the benefits of writing letters to multigenerational pen pals.  In this pen pal lesson, students identify a need for communication among the generations.  Students begin a pen pal program with the elders in...

Eighth graders explore the persecution of the Jews during Hitler's leadership of Germany in 1938.

Students explain the significance of the Horseshoe Curve.  For this railroad activity students reconstruct elements of a German plot to destroy the Horseshoe Curve. 

Tenth graders study "A Sound of Hammering," which is a letter written by a former soldier after the Japanese surrender at the end of World War II.

In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of questions about breeds of dogs. Answers may be submitted for review by clicking a link at the bottom of the page.

Comprehensive U.S. History course learning module on the New Deal and WWII. Multi-media and interactive lessons, assignments, projects and tests.

This collection uses primary sources to explore the Bracero Program.

Page depicts information on the Great Depression and World War II, with famous photo of migrant worker by Dorothea Lange from 1938.

Maps covering major events during the Holocaust and World War II.

Original photographs and informational text explore the government-sponsored Mexican worker program known as Braceros that was in place during World War II.

Original photos and informational text provide a look at what it was like to work in the Richmond, California shipyards during World War II.

World War II was a direct result of the rise of dictators in some European nations. Enhance study with these detailed videos, lessons, and slide shows.

Overview of the course of World War II in North Africa and Europe.

Overview of Japanese expansion in the Pacific, attack on Pearl Harbor and U.S. entry into World War II.

WWII awakened a massive development in Virginia from manufacturing to naval bases. Follow the course of the war through pictures, maps, charts and political cartoons. Visualize life in America and abroad during the war.

This collection of videos, lessons, primary sources and slideshows will compliment studies about how the United States became involved in World War II. Follow the course of the war and the development of the war against Communism.

Provides the text of the protocol concluded by Italy, Germany, and Japan at Rome on November 6, 1937.

Lesson and activity on rules of war and the decision to drop the atomic bomb during WWII.

Examines the conditions that fostered the rise of Fascism and Nazism, the events during the lead-up to the outbreak of war, and what Roosevelt did to help affected nations yet still keep the United States neutral.

What did it feel like to have to leave your home and possessions to live in a camp during WWII because you were a Japanese-American? Students will understand the climate of fear during this time and develop empathy toward the families...

Learn about the impact of US government policies of assimilation, relocation, and urbanization on Native American identity and culture in this series of videos from the American Masters film Words from a Bear: N. Scott Momaday. Years...