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American Diplomacy in World War II
The “Grand Alliance” between the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union was established during World War II to counter the aggression of German and Japan. A four-resource collection looks at the differences in the members’...
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History Blueprint: The Cold War (World History)
A five-lesson collection examines the history of the Cold War from a global point of view. World History students analyze primary and secondary source documents, as well as video clips, to investigate the beginnings of the Cold War, its...
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History Blueprint: The Cold War (US History)
In this well-organized and inquiry-based collection, high schoolers examine primary and secondary source documents and video clips in preparation for an investigation into the Cold War. Scholars analyze its beginnings, the global impact...
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Winston Churchill - First Lord Of The Admiralty
Winston Churchill is a larger-than-life figure, designated by the BBC as the most important figure of the twentieth century. Yet, his political career began long before World War II, and it was marked with failure. A well-rounded...
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Who is Winston Churchill
Young scholars discover Winston Churchill. In this famous persons activity, students will work in groups to create a PowerPoint presentation. This activity includes Internet resource links, activities, and a rubric.
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Writing Exercises: World War II, #1
Has your class just finished reading about WWII and you need a way to let them show what they know? Hand them this three-question writing prompt. They'll need to describe the role Winston Churchill played in the war, the Rape of Nanking,...
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Researching Famous Characters of WWII
In collaborative groups, learners will research one of the three famous characters outlined in this presentation. The resource introduces Adolf Hitler, The Royal Family, and Winston Churchill, then asks each group to research and prepare...
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Churchill's Speech: We Shall Fight on the Beaches
Winston Churchill speech delivered to the House of Commons on June 4, 1940, is the focus of a comprehension exercise that asks readers to explain how the repetition in the speech supports the main purpose of Churchill's address.
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Winston Churchill
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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Classical Appeals and War Speeches
Discuss classical appeals of rhetoric through the speeches of Winston Churchill and FDR. Learners read, annotate, and analyze the speeches by the men before using a graphic organizer to track the use of ethos, pathos, and logos.
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Children and World War II
Intended for a younger audience, this presentation provides a very simplistic overview of the people and events key to World War II. They will be introduces to Hitler, Chamberlain, and Churchill, hear an audio piece, and see images from...
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Roots of the Cold War
When and how did the Cold War begin? To answer this question, you will not find a better-organized, in-depth, activity- and inquiry-based resource than this! Executing best teaching practices throughout, each portion of this inquiry...
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Primary Source: Churchill Speaks to the British People
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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WWII - US to Arm Allies
Before joining World War II, Franklin D. Roosevelt changed the military policy to lend-lease, meaning that the US would distribute artillery without requiring immediate payment. What are the benefits to changing this policy? What are the...
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World War II in Color, Part 3/5
The Nazis destroyed French civilian life when they invaded France in March 1940. Watch the destruction of towns and the fleeing of worried, saddened people. This is part three of a five-part series.
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WWII - America Gears Up for War
"Winning the war will be a national effort." Discover how the United States prepared itself for war from the plan of attack and the dramatic increase in creating military supplies, to the major lifestyle changes the American people...
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From World War to Cold War
From peace at the end of World War II, straight back to war. This resource details the changes in leadership in the Soviet Union post World War II. From the brief attempt at democracy, to the Bolshevik Revolution, and finally to Vladimir...
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WWII: Western Europe 1939-45 – End of the War
You are Winston Churchill, and on May 9th, 1945, you receive millions of grateful cards and telegrams. How do you respond? High schoolers put themselves in the Prime Minister's chair with an activity that prompts them to respond to a...
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Great Speakers of the 20th Century
Analyze visual texts and describe, in writing, what makes them persuasive. Middle schoolers identify the use of persuasive appeals in formal speech writing, and analyze famous speeches from the 20th century. Use these speeches to focus...
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How "Grand" and "Allied" Was the Grand Alliance?
Learn more about the Grand Alliance with a scaffolded lesson plan that includes four activities. Class members use primary sources to complete a map exercise, understand the goals and objectives of each individual nation, and participate...
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CHURCHILL’S WARTIME SPEECHES: 1940-1941
Young scholars analyze Churchill's speeches. In this modern history lesson, students hear and examine several of Churchill's speeches. Young scholars will attempt to determine their effect on galvanizing wartime consensus in Britain.
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Hitler's Lightning War
When you line them up, you can knock them down. Hitler had a plan, carried it out, and started WWII. This presentation focuses on Hitler's military and political tactics, who he fought, and how his opponents fell. Key players and events...
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World War Two : Europe and North Africa 1939 - 1945 Map
With over 12 million people slaughtered, both military and civilian, World War II is our most destructive war to date. This shows the occupation of both the Allied and Axis troops throughout Europe and even into Northern Africa. While...
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History of the Cold War
This resource shows video clips and still images while dramatic music blasts in the background. Written commentary is provided, but it moves quickly. While it probably moves too fast for a note-taking guide to accompany it, consider...
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Documents Related to Churchill and FDR
Young scholars groups divide up into 2. One gathers 10 facts about FDR and the other gathers 10 facts about Churchill. On the board, they compile that facts gathered in two separate columns so they can compare and contrast these two men.
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Life after 1930: Review Game
The Beatles, Teddy Boys, and Winston Churchill all have one thing in common. They are all part of British culture after the 1930s. Learners play an adapted version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire to answer 15 common-knowledge questions...
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George Orwell's Britain
Before reading anything by George Orwell, help your class better understand the author by studying World War II. Winston Churchill, rationing, and British propaganda are all addressed. If your class has an understanding of the time...
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WWII: The Pacific 1939-45 – Japan and the Atom Bomb
Though the scientists who developed the atom bomb did not believe it should be used to end World War II, American President Harry S. Truman and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill were of like mind in their decision to drop the bomb...
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The Munich Conference
In this World War II worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the Munich Conference, examine a chart about the Axis and Allied powers, and then respond to 3 short answer questions about the information presented.
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The Cold War: How Did It Start? How Did It End?
What is the difference between a Cold War and a Hot War? Scholars research the beginning of the Cold War. They analyze diary entries as well as excerpts from various events during the 45-year standoff. To finish, they prepare final...
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The Cay Novel Study
Winston Churchill once said, "War is a game that is played with a smile." This is how Phillip, the main character, once felt about the German invasion—it was exciting, surreal, and fun. However, it quickly became real when a torpedo hit...
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Primary Source Worksheet: Lyndon B. Johnson, Excerpt from “To Fulfill These Rights”
"Equal opportunity . . . is not enough." Johnson's 1965 commencement address to the learners at Howard University provides an opportunity for participants to see how education was a key element in his vision for civil rights.
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Contemporary: Accelerating Global Change and Realignments
The twentieth century was marked by two distinct forces: conflict and progress. Examine the ways that wars and technological competition, industrialization and decolonization, and all antecedent forces and relationships to this point led...
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The Role Of NATO
Students examine the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In this NATO instructional activity, students research the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, Winston Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech, and the Berlin airlift...
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The Cold War
The Soviet Union's decision to block West Berlin from access by the Western allies began an international hostility that extended into the rest of the twentieth century. Class members examine both Harry Truman's and Joseph Stalin's...
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WWII: Western Europe 1939-45 – Resistance and SOE
Germany seemed to be unstoppable in the early years of World War II, but the tireless and sacrificial work of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) helped to steer the war in another direction. After exploring primary source documents,...
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WWII: Western Europe 1939-45 – Deception and Bluff
World War II left the British desperate for help in any form—including in the form of a magician! High schooler conduct research on Jasper Maskelyne, a stage magician who used his talents to deceive the Germans on the war front, before...
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Eastern Europe 1939-45 — Camps
Britain's decision not to bomb German death camps in World War II has provided many questions for historians, but with a primary source analysis lesson, high school students may be a step closer to finding out the truth. Learners read...
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What Would You Do? Scenario: Bombing to Invade
The D-Day invasion was critical to the Allies defeating Nazi Germany. However, they needed to make sure Hitler could not get resources to France to fight back. Should the Allies bomb the rail lines feeding the German army through France...
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The Cold War (America)
The Cold War—with its roots in World War II—impacts the world today. Using an extensive curriculum, scholars consider its impact through primary sources, including speeches and propaganda, as well as other skills-enhancing activities. An...
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"Never, never, never, never give up."
In this interpreting a quote worksheet, students read Winston Churchill's quote, "Never, never, never, never give up," write their interpretation, and write an explanation about how it applies to their lives. Students write two essay...
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American Diplocmacy in World War II
The end of World War II saw the world deeply changed over the last few years. Four thorough lessons explore post-war Europe, America, and Asia through reading assignments and discussion questions about the Grand Alliance and the signing...
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World War II
Offering a comprehensive overview of the beginning of World War II, this resource could be a useful addition to a unit on this topic. It could be used as a way to lead a discussion on the war, or as a review tool before a test. Either...
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"The Proper Application of Overwhelming Force": The United States in World War II
Students examine the role that the U.S. played in bringing about victory in the two major theaters of the war in the Pacific and Europe. How the various military campaigns contributed to the war's successful conclusion forms the focus of...
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Sources of Discord, 1945-1946
From Allies to enemies within a year. Scholars research the falling out between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1945-1946 in the first lesson plan of a three-part series. Using primary source materials, group work, and...
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The Early Cold War: 1947-1970
With a combination of images, maps, and valuable information, this presentation is a strong resource for a history class that is coming out of a WWII unit and into a Cold War unit. Some points are outlined for students, while others are...
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European Colonialism in Africa
The uglier side of European colonization of Africa is detailed in these slides, which include pictures and information about the Belgian Congo, the Dutch South Africa, and Britain's ongoing tensions with the Boers. Students will be...
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European Colonialism in Africa
Examine European colonialism in Africa with an image-driven presentation. Social Darwinism, King Leopold, diamond mines, the Boer War and The Berlin Conference are all discussed.
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Mapping Your Path
Encourage young leaders to begin with a clear, purposeful vision, and to work to generate support for their cause. This lesson includes a variety of activities, including the creation of a goal collage, discussion, and song analysis.
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What Makes a Poem … a Poem?
What makes a poem a poem? The narrator of a short video wades into the debate with the contention that the three characteristics that poems share are musical qualities, condensed language, and intense feelings.
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Famous Painters Quiz 1
In this famous painters worksheet, students answer short answer questions about famous painters and the paintings they painted. Students complete 20 short answer questions.
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Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab
In this vocabulary activity, students decipher the best word choice to complete the sentence. All words begin with the letter Z.
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Friends, Allies, and Partners
How are England and the United States similar? How are they different? Read Go Places with TFK and compare the two world powers. This plan provides extension activities related to geography, social studies, science, and art.
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History Quiz #15
In this history quiz #15 learning exercise, students answer 20 questions, not interactively, about history, then scroll down to check their answers.
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Parts of Speech
Although designed for a college-level writing lab, this worksheet provides excellent practice for all learners in identifying and using the parts of speech.
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Quotations
In this reading worksheet, students think about the meaning of famous quotations. Students read 5 quotations and four possible meaning choices. Students select the correct meaning that fits each quotation.
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Exploring Raphael Lemkin's Actions: The Invention of the Word "Genocide"
Learners examine the contributions of Raphael Lemkin. For this genocide activity, students consider how Lemkin defined the atrocities of the Holocaust as he coined the term "genocide." Learners discuss the definition of genocide as well...
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Do We Need a Permanenet International Criminal Court?: War Crimes, Violence, International Law and Politics, Nuremberg
In this lesson, learners explore the history, relevance and current application of international tribunals for war crimes. Students look at cases from the Nuremberg trials, Tokyo trials and the Bosnian War.
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Decoding Nazi Secrets
Students practice decoding messages given the key. They continue to practice solving messages without a key. They must determine the best way to view the message. They examine secret messages during World War II.
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An A-maze-ing Skateboard Park
Seventh graders design a skateboard park. They make a model of their design, working to make the model visually appealing. Students test their ramps and skateboard paths with marbles. The tricky part of the assignment is that the...
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The Normandy Invasion
Students research a leader involved in the Normandy invasion. They write an objective piece of exposition about their leader and the Normandy Invasion and creative piece which elaborates the historical facts.
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European History
In this world history worksheet , 5th graders look for information related to the history of Europe. They view the facts from a map and apply them to different activities.
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World War II
Fifth graders examine primary sources to explore the events leading to World War II. In this World War II lesson, 5th graders develop questions and research answers from information found in primary documents. Students view a video clip...
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Hitler's Fatal Gamble
Students consider the differences between totalitarianism and democracy. In this comparative politics lesson plan, students will read a handout describing the major components that comprise totalitarianism and democracy, then they will...
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Adolf Hitler: Was Hitler a Passionate Lunatic?
Learners investigate WWII by researching Adolf Hitler. In this dictator biographical lesson, students identify the role Adolf Hitler played in the self destruction of Germany by reading secret transcripts from German leaders. Learners...
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Causes and Consequences of WWII
Students examine the major turning points that shaped the modern world. In this Social Science lesson, students will trace the rise of democratic ideas and historical roots of current world issues. Students will research, write and...
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The Holocaust and other Genocides
Students consider the inhumanity of genocide. In this art analysis lesson plan, students examine images from genocides, discuss their impressions, and write essays about the indignity of genocide.
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World War I (1914–1919)
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about World War I. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Cold War (1945–1963)
In this online interactive history instructional activity, learners respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about the Cold War. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive instructional activity.
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Learn from the Past
Young scholars explore Confucianism. In this philosophy lesson, students read the writings of Confucius and discover the meaning behind them. Young scholars answer critical thinking questions and search the internet for additional...
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Nobel Prize Lesson Plans
Nobel Prize lesson plans can give students a way to learn about the people, and achievements that are influencing society.
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Victory and the New Order in Europe
A New Order in Europe calls for a new lesson plan! This third plan in a series of four sequential lessons encourages high schoolers to read primary sources about the development of the New Order and follow up their knowledge with a...
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World War I
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 20 multiple choice questions regarding World War I. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Cold War
In this online interactive world history learning exercise, students answer 21 matching questions regarding the Cold War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Battle of Britain
In this World War II worksheet, students read an article about the Battle of Britain and then respond to 8 short answer questions.
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WWII Radio Broadcast : History, Media, Technology
Learners use various primary source recordings of speeches, advertisements and period music to produce a radio show that is set in Britain during WWII.
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ESL Holiday Lessons: Anzac Day
In this language skills worksheet, students read an article on Anzac Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30 short answer...
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Hitler¿¿¿s Fatal Gamble ? Comparing Totalitarianism and Democracy
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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Reich On? Maybe Not...
Students analyze the economic impact on social structures as demonstrated by a role-play activity. They compare and contrast the characteristics of the political systems during WWII and investigate the causes of the Holocaust and other...
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Famous Britons- Why Are They Famous Today?- Part 1 Test Your Research Skills
In this British history research learning exercise, students use the library or Internet based resources to determine why 8 famous Britons are still famous today. They write their answers in complete sentences on the lines provided.
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Hitler's Lightning War
For this Hitler's Lightning War worksheet, students use a timeline to answer questions about the war in Europe and North Africa, then identify three terms and names.
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Propaganda of War
Students examine examples of war propaganda. In this historical literature lesson, students research the elements of propaganda in relation to various wars of the past. They discuss different types of propaganda, and the potential...
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People of World War II
In this people of World War II fact card worksheet, students use the notes and picture provided to create a note card for study purposes.
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AMERICAN INVOLVEMENT IN WORLD WAR II: THE PACIFIC THEATER 1941-1945
Tenth graders describe roles of key figures in the Pacific Theater of war during World War II. For this American History lesson, 10th graders research key events of the Pacific Theater of War during World War II. Students analyze...
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Introduction to Archaeology: A Mapping Lesson Plan
Students explore archaeology. In this archaeology lesson, students go on a "dig" in their own home for an artifact and create a map of the "site." They bring this artifact to school and as a group question its function, purpose, time...
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Eden's Last Stand: Why Did Anthony Eden Resign in 1938?
Students investigate the politics of England by reading historic letters. In this world history lesson, students research the Conservative British Government during the beginning of World War II. Students examine an authentic letter...
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World History - WW II
Tenth graders explore the events that led up to and the outcomes from WW II. They extrapolate from the American experience that democratic ideals often come at a hight price remain vulnerable and are often not valued everywhere in the...
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A Turn for the Worse: The Beginning of the Cold War
Students determine how the Cold War began. For this Cold War lesson, students examine primary documents and respond to analysis questions about them in order to understand what sparked the Cold War. Students create Cold War posters and...
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Success and Fame
In this success instructional activity, students read quotes, role play, and choose successful sentences. Students complete 3 activities total on this instructional activity.
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World War Two PowerPoint (Part Two): An Overview and Canada’s Role
In this World War II worksheet, students respond to 49 fill in the blank questions about the causes, events, and culmination of the war. The PowerPoint presentation is not included.
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Science Fiction War Films: Modern Versions of War Propaganda?
Students identify the similarities and differences between propaganda and advertising. They analyze different forms of media and how they affect audiences. They discover the need to be more careful in their word choices.
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Media and Society
Students rank public figures and decide what makes a good citizen.Working in pairs students design their own way of assessing contributions to society. The following contributions are examined for evaluation: Helping others, obeying the...
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WH--Question Practice
In this question and answer worksheet, 5th graders, teaming up with a partner, ask each other a set of forty-five questions as conversation starters.
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Amazing Kids
In these reading skills worksheets, students write about themselves and create a booklet about their likes and goals. Students then use the stories 'Small Wonders,' 'A Friendly Visit,' and 'Who's News' to answer the 6 questions.
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History Trivia For Kids
There are 40 history trivia questions and answers. Students have to cut out the questions and the answers and try to match the correct answer to the question. The trivia questions are all related to history but from many different...