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Freedom from Oppression

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate instances of genocide and role play as reporters writing news stories and editorials.
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Adolf Hitler (1889-1945)

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this world history worksheet, students read a fact page about Adolf Hitler's early years, 1889 - 1945. They note the little known facts about Hitler before writing a newspaper article which highlights these facts. They write a...
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Appeasement Student Worksheet

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

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Photographs can provide a way for students to begin research and discussions on war-related issues.
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The Holocaust's Legacy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate contemporary hate groups and then participate in a debate on tolerating their existence of the Holocaust. They work in groups to conduct research. Students use print and Web resources to identify one or more...
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Number the Stars The Holocaust

For Students 6th - 7th
In this social studies instructional activity, learners read a brief history of the Holocaust and its connection to Number the Stars. Students read about when Hitler came to power, concentration camps, and people who helped rescue Jews.
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Fate of Captured Resistance Fighters

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Language Arts worksheet, students read about captured resistance fighters during World War II. The article connects to a character represented in the novel Number the Stars.
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Primary Source: Churchill Speaks to the British People

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II learning exercise, students read an excerpt of a speech from Winston Churchill to the British people. Students then respond to 5 short answer questions based on the speech.
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Winston Churchill

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II activity, students read a 3-paragraph selection about Winston Churchill and then respond to 5 short answer questions based on the selection.
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Chapter 19 – Leadup to and Early Years of World War II

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages that describe the involvement of the U.S. in World War II and respond to 48 short answer questions.
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Anne Frank: Timeline

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders become acquainted with major events, especially related to the life and times of Anne Frank and compare personal and family chronology to Twentieth Century events. They examine how discrimination existed in the past and...
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In Search of the Amber Room

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners watch the film, "In Search of the Amber Room." In teams, they examine World War II and research to find the Amber Room. They present their case in written form, or as a Web site, or using video "clips" from the film
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Prisoners in Another War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify violations of the Geneva Convention in video clips. They discover the role of international bodies in dealing with war crimes. They read primary source documents as well.
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Holocaust Remembrance Day

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students view an interactive presentation on the Holocaust using the Holocaust Remebrance Day website. They first brainstorm what they already know about the Holocaust then they work through several sections of the presentation. At the...
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Introduction to a Study of the Holocaust

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create questions they want answered while they read quotes and listen to passages from books about the Holocaust. They examine quotes and text passages related to the Holocaust and generate a list of questions about the Holocaust.
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Number the Stars

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Language Arts worksheet, complete a graphic organizer about The Danish Resistance in the book Number the Stars. Students describe who they were, what they did, how they helped, how they operated, and what happened if they were...
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The Cold War

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this Cold War study guide worksheet, pupils respond to 20 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.
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What Was the Year Quiz?

For Students 5th - 6th
In this 20th century events activity, students determine the year that each of the important events from the 20th century occurred. Students answer 40 questions.
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World War II Geography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the geography of Europe. In this World War II lesson, students study and represent countries involved in the war as they participate in a simulation that requires them to discuss war events and how their countries...
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The Holocaust: Deadly Medicine

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars tour a web exhibit of the Holocaust Museum and discuss eugenics.  In this Holocaust activity, students tour an exhibit called "Deadly Medicine, Creating the Master Race," guided by the teacher.  Young scholars...
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Hitler¿¿¿s Fatal Gamble ? Comparing Totalitarianism and Democracy

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students compare/contrast totalitarianism and democracy and examine their roles in World War II. They read a handout, complete a Venn diagram, and participate in a class discussion.
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Anne Frank

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Anne Frank and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Camera of My Family Video

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students watch and discuss Holocaust video.
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Requiem The Song of the Murdered Jewish People

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read poem The Song of the Murdered Jewish People, listen to Requiem based on poem, work on reading poem as music plays, discuss reasons for composer's musical choices, and investigate possibilities of performing a reading for an...

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