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War of 1812 Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the War of 1812. A short answer question is included as well.
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Events Leading to World War II in Europe

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II instructional activity, students read "Events Leading to World War II in Europe," and then write time lines based on the information presented.
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It's Up for Debate

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students work together to research issues surrounding World War II. They review the decisions that were made at the time. They participate in a debate and how those decisions maintained world peace.
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The Rise of Fascism

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the variety of events and the people who would shape Europe during the 1920's, describing how this culminated with the Second World War. They create a timeline of ten pre-war events or people with the corresponding date...
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Treaty of Versailles

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners describe the purposes of the Treaty of Versailles. In groups, they analyze the causes and effects of the treaty and discuss why the Americans were so against it. They note ideas for and against its ratification and they make...
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Defining America's Role in the World

For Teachers 5th - 12th Standards
As the first American president to win the Nobel Peace Prize, and only one of four presidents to do so in United States history, Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy achievements and preservation of peace are often overshadowed by his...
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Analyzing Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
The end of a war means the causes were resolved, right? Not for World War I. By examining Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points, budding historians consider imperialism, nationalism, militarism, and alliances, as well as Wilson's efforts to...
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Peace Education | Wreath or Tree Craft

For Teachers K - 5th
What is peace and what does it mean to our society? To understand why peace is celebrated and what character traits or concepts relate to the action of peace, learners engage in a discussion, story time, and a craft project. The lesson...
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Police Action: The Korean War, 1950-1953

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore why the United States became involved in the war in Korea. They discuss the confict between Truman and MacArthur, culminating in the latter's dismissal from command. They identify on a world map foreign countires...
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Quotable Women for Peace

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read various quotes by women regarding violence, war, and peace. They analyze and discuss the quotes and participate in various writing and role-play activities.
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Lesson 1: Postwar Disillusionment and the Quest for Peace, 1921-1929

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine U.S. foreign policy following World War I. In this foreign policy lesson, students study the Five-Power Treaty and the Kellogg-Briand Pact and their effectiveness in preventing war. Students create political cartoons and...
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The Tet Offensive and the Vietnam War

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students comprehend how the United States became involved in what one historian called the quagmire. Students identify and analyze the importance of the Tet Offensive in turning American public opinion against the Vietnam War. Students...
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The War for Independence: 4th Grade

For Teachers 4th
Here is a great interactive idea that may need a little refining. Students play 3 rounds, where they answer questions explaining how different countries have gained independence throughout history. While this resource has music and...
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Is the Media Part of the Story?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss the role of the media in public opinion. They use the internet to research when the media has had an impact on war. They write an essay about their research and any conclusions they have made.
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Can Peace Prevail?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine terrorist attacks in Amman, Jordan, and consider how events like these affect the global war against terrorism. They write reflective pieces exploring their own opinions about terrorism and the state of current affairs...
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Enemy or Ally: America's Response to the Russian Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the events related to the Russian Revolution. In groups, they use the internet to discover the concerns of Woodrow Wilson during this time period and relate them to the origins of the Cold War. To end the lesson, they...
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Rebuilding a Nation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the challenges faced by Afghanistan today as it begins the rebuilding process after years of war. They work in groups to identify the elements important to rebuilding a society. Each group assembles to...
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What Concepts are being presented

For Teachers K
World War II, WWII, the Holocaust, the Rise of the Nazi Empire, Concentration Camps, the effect on children. The first 9 slides are of images and scenes of WWII, Black and white photography Slides 10 to 20 show present day photos of...
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War and Peace

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the Israeli elections for Prime Minister and the potential impact that newly-elected Premier Ehud Barak may have on the peace process in the Middle East.
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Cuba Student Learning Outcomes (2016)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Shared Resource Summary of course, Cuba: War and Peace. Students (8-12+) will understand the key geopolitical, historical, social and internal dynamics of U.S-Cuba relations, 1895-present.  Learners evaluate the role of geography, imperialism, slavery,...
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Cuba Lecture II: 1952 to 2015 (2016)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Shared Resource Cuba: War and Peace, Unit II Powerpoint informs of the key geopolitical, historical, social and internal dynamics of U.S-Cuba relations, 1935-2015.  Students consider the causes and consequences of the Cuban Revolution, including the...
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Vietnam Unit III: Student Learning Outcomes (2016)

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Shared Resource Overview of Unit III Vietnam War and Peace course, focusing on the transition from Eisenhower to the Kennedy administrations. Students (8-12+) will understand the key geopolitical and internal dynamics shaping Vietnam’s history...
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Cuba History Essential Questions (2016)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Shared Resource Essential Questions and extended writing prompts for Cuba: War and Peace course. For use with text, Cuba: A History, and two accompanying PowerPoint lectures.
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Cuba Lecture I: Pre-History to 1952 (2016)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Shared Resource Cuba: War and Peace Unit I PowerPoint presentation which informs students of the key geopolitical, historical, social and internal dynamics of U.S-Cuba relations, Pre-history to 1935.  Learners evaluate the role of geography,...

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