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Get a sneak peek of what's inside our printable book "World War II (5-8)," with this slideshow. These lessons and activities will help expand your students' understanding of World War II and the historical period, including the origins, social impact, politics, and tragedy of the era.
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Has the Past Been Just?

Has the Past Been Just?

The second lesson in Beyond Blame: Reacting to the Terrorist Attack deals with the reactions Americans had toward Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor in 1941. You will need handouts for this lesson.
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: A Letter from Home

Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: A Letter from Home

Students will read a letter from a boy to his father fighting in World War II. Then, they will answer reading comprehension questions to check their understanding. Use the passage of historical fiction to develop students' reading skills.
Create a Web: The Holocaust

Create a Web: The Holocaust

Students practice brainstorming by creating a semantic web about the Holocaust.
Holocaust

Holocaust

Students read a short history of the Holocaust and then share their responses.
Mapping the War: World War II

Mapping the War: World War II

With these two maps, students can review events from World War II.
People, Places, and Things of World War II

People, Places, and Things of World War II

Famous people, places, and events of World War II are explored.
Holocaust Fact or Opinion

Holocaust Fact or Opinion

Students are challenged to decide whether given statements about the Holocaust are fact or opinion.
Thinking about Prejudice

Thinking about Prejudice

In this critical thinking activity, students are challenged to decide what to do in situations involving prejudice.
Japanese Internment

Japanese Internment

Read about the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II, and explore the related activities.
The Origins of World War II

The Origins of World War II

Learn what key events led to World War II.
World War II Printable Book (5-12)

World War II Printable Book (5-12)

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