In this World War II worksheet, students study the 2 pictures related to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. Students write facts and information about the assassination.

Learners analyze a timeline from WW II, and identify the ten most significant events of World War II. They develop albums that present visual representations of the events in the timeline.

High schoolers examine the use of the Border Field military installation during World War II. In groups, they participate in a simulation in which they assume a different role and work together to write an alert manual for them to follow...

Learners ead an introductory essay and examine a set of documents to write an account of the introduction of nylon stockings and the effect of World War II on this new fiber.

Eighth graders investigate the Holocaust and the persecution of specific ethnic groups in Europe during World War II.

Middle schoolers determine strategic locations for defense against attack. They use a core map to analyze coast lines and distances to develop a strategic defense plan for the U.S. during World War II.

Students examine three points about the use of the atomic bomb by the US during World War II. They take a position on each point and defend it orally.

Fifth graders examine the reasons behind Japanese-Americans being interned during parts of World War II. They view this topic from multiple viewpoints. They discover how internment affected their lives.

Ninth graders research the causes and events of the Jewish holocaust during World War II. They view a video and PowerPoint presentation and take notes, participate in a class discussion about the term "genocide," and take a quiz.

Students research job distribution in the U.S. after 1945. They study a spreadsheet of employment data and identify changes in the distribution of jobs in America since World War II. They create pie charts reflecting the data of jobs...

For this newspaper frame worksheet, learners study the 2 newspaper frames from the Battle of Dunkirk. Students fill in information about the battle from World War II.

Eleventh graders explore, analyze and study a specific genocidal event in twentieth-century history, The Holocaust. They evaluate a variety of historical artifacts and synthesize the information gathered into their own in order to...

In this history instructional activity, students complete short answer questions about different World Wars, Prime Ministers, cities in different countries, and more. Students complete 20 questions.

What do the homecoming experiences of soldiers who fought in WWII, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan reveal about the politics and culture of the US during the time period of each war? Young historians view The Way We Get By, which tells...

Students discover the accomplishments of Pope John Paul II. In this world history lesson, students research selected websites about the history of Poland, the accomplishments of Pope John Paul II, and...

Students explore pre-World War II Japanese art. For this patriotism lesson, students analyze Eternal Fuji and Red Sun by Yokoyama Taikan. Students discuss the techniques used to create the painting as well as the symbolism behind it....

For this social studies worksheet, students learn how sending secret messages was very important during World War II. Students are given a list of material needed and instructions to create their own secret message.

In this Europe 1914 map worksheet, students note the 9 regions of the Europe labeled on the map and their relevance to World War II.

Students talk with people of this passing generation. They prepare a list of questions for their interviews and explore the impact of the war on the life of the person interviewed.

Students take a closer look at life in concentration camps. In this Holocaust lesson plan, students listen to their instructor tell the stories of 3 Holocaust survivors and discuss the effects that victims experienced after the war

Tenth graders analyze how government policies led to complete concentration in war effort, evaluate how patriotism was encouraged by many local and state groups, and discuss fate of Japanese Americans.

Students review the history and language of the Alien Enemies Act and related laws as well as the Constitutional challenges it presents. They also review the World War II Alien Enemy Control Program and the Alien Enemy Hearing Board...

Tenth graders evaluate the contributions of female services pilots during World War II. They discuss the service of the women as well as the conditions they confronted. Students compare and contrast the treatment of male and female...

Fifth graders study the social effects of World War II on America. In this WWII effects lesson, 5th graders read paragraphs about the history of World War II. Students watch a video about the period and formulate questions for Veterans...