National WWII Museum
Strategic Decision-Making in the Pacific
Pivotal moments happened in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Some of these turning points were the result of quick decision making, while others were the result of long-term strategies. Scholars evaluate the decisions using...
Education City
Remembrance Day
Eleventh hour. Eleventh day. Eleventh month. 11th year. As part of a study of World War I and Remembrance Day, class members consider what it was like to be a soldier during war.
DocsTeach
WWI Propaganda and Art
Uncle Sam wants you! During World War II, the US government and military created a propaganda campaign to gain public support. The activity uses primary documents such as photos to explain how and why the propaganda campaign was...
DocsTeach
What Kind of Leader Was General Douglas MacArthur?
For five decades, General Douglas MacArthur shaped US military involvement around the world. His career ended when he went toe to toe with President Dwight Eisenhower over the Korean War. Young historians evaluate the complicated command...
National WWII Museum
Pearl Harbor: Analyzing FDR's Pearl Harbor Address
FDR's words calling the attack on Pearl Harbor a "day in infamy" have been immortalized. Learners use analysis and discussion questions to consider the origins and drafting of the famed speech that brought the United States into World...
Curated OER
My Secret War: Lesson 4
Fifth graders write a speech. In this history lesson plan, 5th graders define the word infamy and listen to a speech by FDR. Students work in groups to summarize his speech and rewrite sections of the speech.
Society for Science & the Public
Easter Islanders Made Tools, Not War
When studying artifacts, especially tools, how do archaeologists determine what the devices were used for? In what ways might researchers' previous experiences influence their perception of an artifact? An article about researchers'...
New York State Education Department
US History and Government Examination: August 2013
While the United States is now one of the strongest countries in the world, at its founding, it was plagued by controversies over the ratification of the Constitution, the Louisiana Purchase, and the expansion of slavery. Using a...
Virginia Department of Education
World History and Geography to 1500 A.D.
Here's a great resource for your curriculum library. The 240-page packet, organized into units by topics, includes sample lesson plans, links to primary and secondary source documents, worksheets, activities, and sample assessments.
Teach It History
Crisis in Berlin: Decisions Game!
The Cold War did not begin with a bang, but with a swift tactic that reflected the Soviet Union's growing distrust of its former Allies. High schoolers choose either the USA or the USSR in a role play activity as they analyze why each...
Curated OER
Industrialization Spreads: From Britain to the World
Looking for that perfect slide show, the one that makes your day so much easier? If you're teaching a unit on the spread of Industrialization, its causes, effects, and key players, then look no further. This is a text-driven presentation...
Curated OER
Causes of World War I Wordsearch
In this causes of World War I word search activity, learners locate and circle 19 significant names and terms pertaining to this time period in world history. A word bank is provided.
Curated OER
World War I Puzzle
In this social studies learning exercise, middle schoolers find the words that are related to World War I and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
World War One Wordsearch
In this World War I worksheet, students fill in a wordsearch that asks questions about World War I. Students find 20 words about World War I.
Curated OER
End of World War One Wordsearch
In this World War I word search activity, students locate and circle 19 significant names and terms pertaining to the end of the war. A word bank is provided.
Curated OER
Causes of World War I Worksheet
In this World War I instructional activity, students complete a graphic organizer with details about the long and short term causes of the war.
Curated OER
World War II History: tracing
In this World War II worksheet, students trace sentences about World War II's history. Students trace 2 sentences about the history of the war.
Curated OER
Woodrow Wilson and American Involvement in the Great War
Students examine American involvement in World War I. In this World War I instructional activity, students investigate Wilson's policy of neutrality as they read excerpts from his messages to Congress. Students respond to questions...
Curated OER
First World War Worksheet
In this World War I worksheet, students explore the Royal Armouries museum exhibits and respond to 19 short answer questions about the World War I exhibits.
Curated OER
World War II: Tracing
In this World War II tracing worksheet, students trace sentences about the leaders during World War II. Students trace 2 sentences total that take up 1 whole page.
Curated OER
World War I Leaders: tracing
In this World War I leaders activity, students trace a sentence about the leaders in World War I. Students trace 8 lines total.
Curated OER
Prisoner of War Camps in Japan Wordsearch
In this World War II war camps word search activity, students locate and circle 16 significant names and terms pertaining to prisoner of war camps in Japan. A word bank is provided.
Curated OER
German Prisoners of War in Britain Crossword
In this World War II prisoners crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 10 clues to identify the correct words and names regarding German prisoners of war in Britain that will solve the crossword puzzle.
Curated OER
German Prisoners of War in Britain Wordsearch
In this World War II prisoners word search worksheet, students locate and circle 14 significant names and terms pertaining to German prisoners of War in Britain. A word bank is provided.