Historic Wars and Military Action Resources
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ACTIVITIES
Veterans Day Comprehension Questions
These comprehension questions accompany "The Story of Veterans Day" lesson plan.…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionWorld War I (1914-1918)World War II (1939-1945) -
DAILY WARM-UPS
World War II Reading Warm-Up: Pearl Harbor
Improve students' reading skills and knowledge of World War II. This printable…Subjects:World HistoryWorld War II (1939-1945)American History/U.S. History -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Three Famous Americans in the Civil War
Students read several paragraphs about three Civil War heroes, and then answer…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American History/U.S. History -
ACTIVITIES
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Discussion Guide
Use these enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Anne…Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: The Gettysburg Address
Develop students' reading skills with this printable passage of historical…Subjects:ReadingLiteratureU.S. Civil War (1860-1865) -
LESSON PLANS
Traditional Circle Game from Puerto Rico
Introduce students to traditional Puerto Rican song and dance through a…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionPeace -
TEACHING RESOURCE
War and Peace
Students read through the sentences about World War II, and then put them in the…Subjects:World War II (1939-1945)Historic Wars and Military ActionSocial Studies and History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
War of 1812 Reading Warm-Up
This printable warm-up includes a nonfiction reading passage and comprehension…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryU.S. GovernmentSocial Studies and History -
VIDEOS
Veterans Day Videos & Activities
Learn about the significance of Veterans Day, November 11, through educational…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
WORKSHEETS
The French and Indian War (1754-1763)
Research key figures and major battles in the French and Indian War (1754-1763)…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCanadian HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
REFERENCE
Timeline: Conscription in the United States, 1620-Present
Does the U.S. still have the draft? Were there actually draft riots in America?…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
WORKSHEETS
Discussion Guide for War Is...
Thought-provoking discussion questions for War Is... will help you begin or…Subjects:LiteratureWorld War I (1914-1918)World War II (1939-1945) -
LESSON PLANS
Learning About Voice Through Photographs Assessment
Assessment that aligns with the "Learning About Voice Through Photographs"…Subjects:SpeechAncient CivilizationsWorld History -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Talking With Children About War and Violence In the World
Educators for Social Responsibility has prepared this guide for adults who are…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionSocial and Emotional Development -
TEACHING RESOURCE
What People Say About War
Handout for Perspectives on War Lesson.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionWorld Politics -
ACTIVITIES
Memorial Day Videos & Activities
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. Learn about the history and…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
BOOK GUIDES
A Thousand Splendid Suns Teacher's Guide
Study the history of Afghanistan and the themes in A Thousand Splendid Suns by…Subjects:LiteratureSuffrage and Women's RightsReading and Literature -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Clara Barton Reading Warm-Up
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Clara Barton,…Subjects:Literary BiographiesU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)Suffrage and Women's Rights -
WORKSHEETS
Fourteen Points Writing Exercise
Print out and give pupils this writing activity to teach them more about World…Subjects:Creative WritingSocial Studies and HistoryWorld History -
WORKSHEETS
A History of the Korean War
Share the story of the Korean War, and assign the related research topics.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionKorean War (1950-1953) -
WORKSHEETS
War of the Roses
Teach war and royalty history with this worksheet. Pupils fill in the blanks in…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryBritish HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
WORKSHEETS
Winston Churchill
Teach pupils about the many significant achievements in the life of Winston…Subjects:British HistoryU.S. StatesUnited States of America (USA) -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Defining War and Aggression
Handout for "What is War?" lesson.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionGovernment and Civics -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Battle of Antietam Reading Warm-Up
This printable warm-up includes a nonfiction reading passage about the Civil War…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American History/U.S. History