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Deliberating in a Democracy

Preventive War

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
"Those who knocked these buildings down will hear from all of us soon!" - George W. Bush. Scholars investigate and analyze the events of September 11, 2001 in ushering in the Bush Doctrine on foreign policy. Using primary documents as...
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My Secret War: The WWII Diary of Madeline Beck: Lesson 6

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore women's rights by discussing the events of WWII. In this American work force lesson, 5th graders identify the events that led to World War II and how women helped fight the war through non-violent efforts. Students...
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Why Empire? Why War?

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the purpose of territorial expansion. In this World History lesson, 10th graders analyze various articles on World War II.  Students prepare arguments for and against territorial expansion. 
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The End of the War

For Students 7th - 12th
In this World War I study guide learning exercise, students investigate how the war came to an end. Students read 6 sections of information and examine photographs.
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The Inter-War Years: 1919-1939

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 20 fill in the blank questions regarding the years between World Wars I and II. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Introduction to the Early Origins of the Cold War

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Cold War worksheet, students read a 4-paragraph selection about post World War II diplomacy and then list key dates and events noted in the selection.
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Diplomacy in the Inter-War Years (5)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history learning exercise, learners answer 10 matching questions regarding the years between World Wars I and II. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Inter-War Years (1)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 12 multiple choice questions regarding the years between World Wars I and II. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The End of WWII and The Beginning of the Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this end of World War II and Cold War study guide worksheet, young scholars fill in 44 blanks in a passage with the appropriate words to complete the sentences regarding the time period.
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Prisoner of War Camps in Germany

For Students 5th - 7th
In this prisoner of war camps instructional activity, students study a map of the prisoner of war camps in Germany. Students read information about the conditions in the German POW camps of World War II.
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My Secret War: Lesson 7

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss the cooperation of the civilian population during World War II. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders read My Secret War and complete reflection strips over the reading. Students discuss primary sources.
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The Inter-War Years (2)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, learners answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the years between World Wars I and II. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Theatres of War Crossword

For Students 5th - 6th
In this crossword puzzle activity, students read the clues about the Theatres of War during World War I. Students solve the puzzle with 11 words.
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My Secret War: Lesson 13

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the effect of World War II on the lives of children in America. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders read My Secret War and discuss the events that occurred.
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My Secret War: Lesson 14

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the civilian role during World War II. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders write an "I Am an American" poem from the perspective of various Americans during the war.
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My Secret War: Lesson 15

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss civic responsibility. In this social studies lesson, student read about World War II. Students compose "I Am an American" poems and share with the class.
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War Aims Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, students read excerpts of 2 American diplomatic memos written in the 1930's to Germany and Japan. Then students respond to 2 short answer questions. 
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World War I: People, Places, and Events

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research the people, places, and events of World War I. They select a topic, conduct research, read and discuss a bibliography handout, and create a biography, newspaper, diorama, or comparative maps to present their research...
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A Series of Intolerable Events

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the events that led to World War II. For this Holocaust lesson, 8th graders research primary and secondary sources about the events that led to the war. Students create PowerPoint presentations that provide...
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U.S. Involvement in WWI – The Zimmerman Note

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the significance of the Zimmerman Note. In this World War I lesson, students use the provided analysis sheet to analyze the contents of the Zimmerman note and discuss how the note led to U.S. involvement in World War I.
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Stars and Stripes Forever: Researching Veteran's Day and Historical Events

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research Veteran's Day and wars that affected the United States. For this research lesson, 6th graders work in small groups to create an oral presentation based on Internet and conventional research. They complete...
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Analyzing Media Literacy

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders define propaganda, evaluate World War II propaganda posters to analyze media literacy, complete War Poster Analysis worksheet, and create and share their own propaganda posters containing subject matter pertaining to war in...
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5th Grade Social Studies

For Teachers 5th
In this social studies worksheet, 5th graders complete multiple choice questions about immigrants, World War II, the Civil War, prosperity, and more. Students complete 25 questions.
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I'm Proud... My Husband Wants Me To Do My Part

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, students examine a propaganda poster featuring women and the war effort and then respond to 4 short answer questions based on their analysis of the poster.

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