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Women's Roles in Post World War II

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the role of women before, during, and after World War II. In this equality lesson, students plan how to make the workforce more equal among men and women after World War II. They research World War II and its effects on...
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My Secret War: Lesson 13

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the effect of World War II on the lives of children in America. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders read My Secret War and discuss the events that occurred.
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My Secret War: Lesson 14

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the civilian role during World War II. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders write an "I Am an American" poem from the perspective of various Americans during the war.
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Animal Farm: Propaganda

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders are introduced to the concept of propaganda and its major techniques. Emphasis is placed on the recognition and use of this technique in a variety of writing samples.
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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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Levittown, White Picket Paradise?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the origins and happenings of Levittown, Pennsylvania. In this Pennsylvania history lesson plan, students use primary and secondary sources to research the beginnings of Levittown, PA. As a culminating activity, students...
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Philanthropy and You

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars identify human rights and study the values of historical figures who fought for human rights. In this human rights activity, students define the term human rights and research examples of human mistreatment in history....
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The Jewish Holocaust

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research the causes and events of the Jewish holocaust during World War II. They view a video and PowerPoint presentation and take notes, participate in a class discussion about the term "genocide," and take a quiz.
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Math: Christmas Count Down

For Teachers K
Students use various tools to calculate the number of days before Christmas. Among the tools are number lines, calendars, and the Internet. Each day, a student visits a Christmas Countdown Website to report the days left. At the end of...
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Journey to America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain how life changed drastically for many families. They recognize the hardships involved in emigrating and immigrating and explain the concept of being a victim
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"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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Enduring Themes in American History-Museum Assignment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study and research the life of Albert Einstein. They focus on the extent Albert Einstein catalyzed and criticized President Harry S. Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan during WWII. Students answer a series of...
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The White Line - A One Act Play

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss amendments of the Constitution that cover due process and discuss them in relation to the play "The White Line". They determine how national security measures conflict with the issues of due process during wartime. They...
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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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World War II Alien Enemy Control Program

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars become familiar with the concepts of human rights and constitutional rights. They have an increased awareness of the historical record as to the cessation of these rights, especially in regards to children during WWII. ...
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D-Day Student Worksheet

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II activity, students read a 1-page selection about D-Day, examine the listed Internet sources on the topic, and then respond to 8 short answer questions about the information presented.
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Bible--Anti-Semitism

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students define anti-Semitism and list reasons that Hitler believed Jews were the most inferior race.  In this anti-Semitism lesson, students discuss anti-Semitism and search a website to find reasons Hitler and others give for...
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Patriotism Reflected in Art and Literature (part A)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars explore pre-World War II Japanese art. In this patriotism lesson, students analyze Eternal Fuji and Red Sun by Yokoyama Taikan. Young scholars discuss the techniques used to create the painting as well as the symbolism...
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Breaking News English: Another Foolish British Royal

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Another Foolish British Royal," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Open Stax: World War Ii 1941 1945: Origins of War: Europe, Asia and United States

For Students 11th - 12th
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.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Causes of World War 2: (1939 1945)

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline showing the events between 1914 and 1939 that led to the outbreak of World War II, one from March to December of 1941 listing the events leading to America's involvement.
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Flow of History

Flow of History: The Road to World War Two (1939 45)

For Students 9th - 10th
Teacher-created site that examines the flow of events that led to the outbreak of World War II.
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Cincinnati Arts Association: Wwii Soldier [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This study guide on the soldiers of WWII was originally designed to accompany a specific artist-in-the-schools outreach program by Craig Nordquist. The guide discusses the history of WWII, the course of WWII, the effects of the war,...
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National Geographic: Society: Timeline: World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
One stop shop for everything you need to know about WWII. This interactive timeline features all the major events leading to war, major battles and turning points, rulers during the war, and the consequences of this war. Vibrant...

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