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Lesson 6: World War I Ends

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study why the United States entered World War I and brainstorm what led to the German collapse on the front. They review arguments for the factors contributing to the end of the war.
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Mapping World War II: During and After

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, students follow the provided instructions to mark 2 maps according to events and outcomes of the war.
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End of World War II

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the results of the Yalta Conference on Europe after the war. They develop a PowerPoint presentation that compare the effects of World War I and World War II. They write a journal entry taking the point of view of...
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U.S. Enters World War I

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students explore the reasons why the United States entered into World War I and how that conflict effected the United States and Europe politically, economically and socially.
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World War I and the Russian Revolution

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War I and the Russian Revolution worksheet, high schoolers read assigned textbook pages and respond to 91 short answer questions.  
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The Ancient Olympic Games

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the ancient Olympic Games. In this ancient history lesson, 6th graders view a PowerPoint presentation that compares the ancient Olympics to the modern games. Students discuss and review the material before they...
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Beginning of World War II

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore how the rise of dictators led to the start of World War II. They identify and explain the main causes for World War II and they explain the causes for the rise of dictators during the 1920's.
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Events Leading to World War II in Europe

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II activity, learners read "Events Leading to World War II in Europe," and then write time lines based on the information presented.
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World War I Puzzle

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers find the words that are related to World War I and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Archaeology and History

For Students 5th - 6th
For this archaeology worksheet, students draw the given chart into a folder and copy the given points. Students then write the missing word 'historians' or 'archaeologist' for the sentences. Students visit an interactive timeline website...
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An Ancient Greek and Roman Festival

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders label a map of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and do a written report on one element of these two cultures. They participate in discussions of food, farming, daily life and government (among others). Students use the...
Interactive
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Early African History

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 8 multiple choice questions regarding early African history. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Ancient History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore early civilizations. In this ancient history instructional activity, students research Neanderthal and Egyptian civilizations for information regarding how the civilizations flourished. Students also watch Discovery...
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Primary History: What Happened to the Anglo Saxons?

For Students 5th - 6th
In this world history learning exercise, students investigate, "What happened to the Anglo Saxons?" They examine Anglo Saxon influence on language and place names. They describe the Norman invasion from two points of view and find...
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The History of Ancient Greece

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Present facets of Ancient Greek life and politics through direct instruction. Middle schoolers learn about to Greek City States, Sparta, Athenian Democracy and the Peloponnesian War by way of a class lecture. They use their text books to...
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March First Independence Movement

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the pro-independence movement of 1919 in Korea. In this Korean history lesson, students investigate the implications of Japanese occupation of Korea and create posters that feature the essence of the Korean...
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Bringing the Holocaust Unit to Closure: Implications for the Future

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the history of the Holocaust. it is complex; therefore, understanding its implications is complex as well. Elie Wiesel refers to the Holocaust as a question within a question. Questions lead to further questions, and still...
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Coding History

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students study the topic of codes in Computer Science. They research it history, divisions in the field and its applications. The lesson also includes a brief overview of the information technology theory.
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Ancient Babylon

For Students 6th - 7th
Authenticate an ancient civilizations study by having historians analyze primary source artifacts. After examining an image of a Babylonian king votive statue, pupils read a short background context. They then answer 3 questions based on...
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The Causes and Course of the First World War

For Teachers 10th
Use this twelve-day lesson plan to teach about the causes and courses of WWI. Each day scholars attend lectures, complete creative activities, and hold round table discussions on what they've learned. Web links and resources are...
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Smithsonian Institution

The Sounds of an Island: Jamaican Music for the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Introduce young explorers to the music and history of Jamaican culture through game songs and dances. As a bonus, class members get to play simple songs transcribed for the recorder.
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World Oil Reserves: Assignment

For Students 7th - 8th
Understanding and analyzing data is a critical skill. Included here are three worksheets a list of countries with the largest oil reserves, a graph of the same, and an assignment. The class uses their data to create a bar chart then...
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PBS

Using Primary Sources: Nazi Spy Ring Busted

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Spy games are not just for professionals anymore! Scholars use short video clips, primary documents, and photographs to investigate Nazi spies in America during World War II.  The young detectives analyze the paranoia warfare can...
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Bismarck Public Schools

History & Math of the 1830s

For Students 5th - 7th
Using this interdisciplinary worksheet, your young historians will have the opportunity to practice their math skills while learning about the drastic population increase in the United States during the presidency of Andrew Jackson....

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