Alpha Omega
History and Geography—Two World Wars
Here's a combination textbook/workbook that examines the conditions in Europe that lead to World War I. Ideal for homeschoolers as well as classroom use.
National WWII Museum
The War in the Pacific by the Numbers
It may be difficult to quantify the cost of war, but an informative resource shows learners the toll of the Pacific campaign during World War II. From the number of presidents who served during the war (two) to the square feet of a...
National WWII Museum
Picturing the War in the Pacific Photos, Datelines and Captions
Young historians have the opportunity to see photos from the war in the Pacific and learn more about what each photo represents. Scholars use their knowledge of WWII to match dates and descriptions to real-life photos from the war. The...
National WWII Museum
Communities at War: Reading Primary Sources Imaginatively
Uncle Sam wants you to support the troops. Learners use an engaging lesson plan to analyze primary and secondary sources to discover what life was really like for American citizens at home during WWII. Pupils complete...
Maryland Department of Education
The Concept of Identity Lesson 8: Propaganda in Visual Media
Visual and print propaganda are featured in a lesson that asks readers of A Separate Peace to examine the techniques used in propaganda from World War I, World War II, presidential elections, and in the novel.
Spark Notes
The Interwar Years (1919-1938): Study Questions
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about years between World Wars I and II.
PBS
The Diary of Anne Frank
While designed to supplement a viewing of the PBS Masterpiece Classic The Diary of Anne Frank, this resource can also serve as an excellent informational text and activity source for your learners on the historical context and timeline...
GCSE Modern World History
Mao's China
Here is a great textbook chapter on China's establishment as a communist state in 1949 and the effects of World War II on the nation. The first page prompts learners to complete a timeline activity as they read the material,...
Curated OER
Arlo's War by Frank Brennan
In this reading selection worksheet, students read a 9 page selection entitled, "Arlo's War," by Frank Brennan. There are no directions given with the reading selection.
Association for Library Service to Children
Summer Reading List Grades 6-8
What better activity is there for summer than reading? Provide your pupils with 25 book ideas for their summer reading pursuits. A variety of different genres are represented on this list, and each book is paired with publication...
ProCon
Daylight Savings Time
An entomologist named Geroge Vernon Hudson is credited with proposing Daylight Saving Time (DST) so he could better study his insects. Using the informative website, scholars read a brief introduction to the topic and then explore the...
Curated OER
Primary vs. Secondary Sources Notes
What’s the difference between primary and secondary source materials? Here’s a handout, designed as a reference for learners, that does a good job of distinguishing between primary and secondary source materials and providing examples of...
ProCon
President Ronald Reagan
At 69 years old, Ronald Reagan was the oldest man ever to be elected president in the United States. After reviewing a thorough history of Reagan's presidency, pupils read the main pro and con arguments to determine if he was a good...
ProCon
Drone Strikes Overseas
Should the United States continue the practice of using drone strikes abroad? Readers explore the top pro and con arguments in preparation for a debate or discussion about the topic. They read about the history of drone strikes, view a...
Federal Reserve Bank
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: World War Ii
Describes the complex economic situation in Atlanta during World War II.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Ushmm: Holocaust Encyclopedia: World War Ii in Europe
A brief overview of the course of World War II in Europe.
University of Oxford (UK)
First World War Poetry Digital Archive: Wilfred Owen Collection
A biography of Wilfred Owen, truly a war poet, as he had written no poetry before the war. Read how his friendships with other famous poets led to the development of his own writing. Included are hyperlinks to his poems and...
Scholastic
Scholastic Research Starters: World War Ii Military Operations
This is a comprehensive aid to leading research projects about military operations in World War II.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Alabama and World War Ii Pow Camps
During World War II, the state of Alabama held thousands of German prisoners of war in camps. Learn about how these camps were run and view images from this period in American history.
Chicago History Museum
Encyclopedia of Chicago: World War I
World War I brought turmoil to Chicago because of its large immigrant population, especially Germans. Read about how the war affected the politics and industry of Chicago both during and after the war.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Estimated Number of Jews Killed During World War Ii
Table broken down by country showing estimated numbers of Jewish people killed in each area during World War II.
The History Place
The History Place: African Americans in World War Ii
An excellent overview of ground-breaking African Americans who participated in the World War II effort in the European and Pacific fronts. Also highlights awards, honors and African American women in the War.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Axis Alliance in World War Ii
A brief analysis of the Axis powers during World War II, and the causes they had in common.
First World War
First World war.com: George Creel
This site gives a biography of George Creel (1876-1953) including his pro-war efforts and role in heading the U.S. World War One propaganda effort.
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