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Instructional Video

The Axis Powers in Europe

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Fascism, Hitler, economic depression! An intriguing video shows pupils an animated map of events that contributed to the start of World War II. The map and the timeline help class members gain a better understanding of the political climate in the years leading to WWII. 

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Concepts
world war ii, wars, wartime
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Animated map is a great tool to introduce a lesson on the causes of WWII
  • Use the animated map with a hands-on activity to have learners identify causes of World War II
Classroom Considerations
  • The theme of war may not suitable for all age levels
  • As the video has no audio, the instructor may need to help explain the importance of events depicted in the animated map
Pros
  • The animated map is a great visual tool for students to understand causes of WWII
Cons
  • The map has no audio