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World War II Project Menu + Activities

Give students a choice of ways to demonstrate their World War II learning. Projects include a timeline, news report, letter from a soldier or nurse’s perspective, memorial design, and an expert presentation. Other options combine research with art or poetry. The editable menu lets you assign choices and a due date. Each project has detailed directions and its own rubric, so students can plan their work and understand how it will be assessed.

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File: Microsoft PowerPoint
Level: 6–8

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World War II: Germany’s Role in the War

A reading-comprehension chapter slice on Germany's role in World War II, beginning with the invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, with before/after-reading activities, an assessment rubric, and an answer key for grades 5-8.

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Level: 5–8

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World War II: Major Battles

A reading-comprehension chapter slice on the major battles of World War II, beginning with Germany's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, with before/after-reading activities, an assessment rubric, and an answer key for grades 5-8.

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Level: 5–8

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World War II: New Weapons of War

A reading-comprehension chapter slice on the new weapons and technology used in World War II, with before/after-reading activities, an assessment rubric, and an answer key for grades 5-8.

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Level: 5–8

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World War II: The End of War

A reading-comprehension chapter slice on the end of World War II, including Germany's role in the final phase and D-Day/Normandy, with before/after-reading activities, an assessment rubric, and an answer key for grades 5-8.

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Level: 5–8

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World War II: Why Do We Remember World War Two?

A social studies unit that helps students understand the causes, key events, and lasting significance of World War II.

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File: PDF
Level: 5–8

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World War One & The Treaty of Versailles : Unit

World War One & The Treaty of Versailles : Unit is a great resource to teach your students about one of humankind's most devastating conflicts using these comprehensive and engaging materials.

File: Multiple File Types
Level: 8–12

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U.S. history & civics

Wounded Knee Historic Site: Historic Monuments

A social studies unit teaching students about Lakota traditional culture, the Ghost Dance religion, and the events, eyewitness accounts, and aftermath of the Wounded Knee massacre and the 1973 Wounded Knee siege.

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File: PDF
Level: 4–8

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U.S. history & civics

Writing Prompts and Activities: President's Day

A President's Day bundle teaching students about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln through notes, timelines, essay writing, task cards, and Washington's 110 Rules of Civility, building toward narrative/expository/opinion writing.

File: PDF
Level: 6–8

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World history & culture

WWI: Canadian War Battles

WWI: Canadian War Battles, a Teaching Aide for Canadian History Primarily designed for Grades 8-12, this resource aims to foster interactive engagement with historical material relating to Canada's involvement in World War One.

File: Multiple File Types
Level: 8–12

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