World History Lesson Plans, Printables, and Worksheets

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World History

Historic Wars and Military Action

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Weapons of War

Pupils will learn about weapons used in wars throughout history, from the longbow to napalm. Then, they will match the…

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Historic Wars and Military Action

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Anti-War Protests

Use the words in this worksheet to complete the paragraph about anti-war protests. Encourage critical thinking with…

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Social Studies and History

World History

Social Issues

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Soldiers at attention at the tomb of the unknown soldier

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Veterans Day Videos & Activities

Learn about the significance of Veterans Day, November 11, through educational videos paired with extension activities.…

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Historic Wars and Military Action

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Mapping World War II Activities and Projects

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Mapping the War: World War II

This activity reinforces map skills while integrating the importance of geography in a historical understanding of the…

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World History

World War II (1939-1945)

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Fourteen Points Writing Exercise

Print out and give pupils this writing activity to teach them more about World War I, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, and…

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Creative Writing

Social Studies and History

World History

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Crack the Code -- The Holocaust

Students use their knowledge of Holocaust events to solve a puzzle.

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Social Studies and History

World History

Holocaust

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GAMES AND APPS

Battles of World War I

Pupils review the major battles of World War I in this printable word search activity.

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Social Studies and History

World History

World War I (1914-1918)

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Discussion Guide for War Is...

Thought-provoking discussion questions for War Is... will help you begin or extend a classroom conversation about the…

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Literature

World War I (1914-1918)

World War II (1939-1945)

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ACTIVITIES

Memorial Day Educational Videos

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. Learn about the history and traditions of Memorial Day with these…

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World History

Historic Wars and Military Action

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REFERENCE

Veterans of U.S. Wars and Their Dependents

An article and statistics about veterans and their dependents as of 2007.

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Social Studies and History

World History

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Battles That Changed History

This article details famous and significant battles in world history. Wars from ancient to modern to contemporary are…

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World History

Historic Wars and Military Action

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TEACHING RESOURCE

War and Peace

Students read through the sentences about World War II, and then put them in the right order.

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World War II (1939-1945)

Historic Wars and Military Action

Social Studies and History

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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS

WWII Printables Slideshow

These lessons and activities will help expand your students' understanding of World War II and the historical period.…

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Social Studies and History

World History

World War II (1939-1945)

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World War II: Timeline

A timeline of the events of WW II.

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Social Studies and History

World History

World War II (1939-1945)

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U.S. Casualties in the Major Wars

Distribute a chart that details the causalities of United States wars. It can be used across many curriculum areas for…

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World History

Historic Wars and Military Action

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ASSESSMENT

Remembrance Day Quiz

Children answer multiple-choice questions about Remembrance Day, which is celebrated in November to honour veterans, in…

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Social Studies and History

World History

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WORKSHEETS

The Lusitania

The details of the sinking of the Lusitania provide an introduction to related activities.

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Social Studies and History

World History

American History/U.S. History

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World War II Printable Book (5-12)

Study the origins, social impact, politics, and tragedy of World War II through the resources in this printable book.…

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World History

World War II (1939-1945)

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LESSON PLANS

Veterans Day Newspaper

Students write a class newspaper about the armed conflicts in which the United States has fought. This is an activity…

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World War I (1914-1918)

World War II (1939-1945)

Historic Wars and Military Action

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