World War I: Background and Causes Gr. 5-8


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**This is the chapter slice "Background and Causes Gr. 5-8" from the full lesson plan "World War I"** Visit the Great War and discover why it's been called the first man-made conflict in history. From 1914 to 1918, our resource explores the reality of a war fought on a global scale. Get to know nationalism, imperialism and militarism while examining the many causes of the war. Recognize how tension in Europe can erupt into major conflict after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Become familiar with the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente before being transported to the battle of the Somme. Learn of the events that caused the U.S. to enter the war, from the sinking of the Lusitania to a decoded plan to attack the mainland. Discover President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Point peace program presented to Congress. Find out how the industrial era affected the weapons and methods of warfare used during the war. Finally, see how the Treaty of Versailles changed the geographic makeup of Europe. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.




World War 1: Background and Causes - Google Slides Gr. 5-8


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**This is a Google Slides version of the “Background and Causes” chapter from the full lesson plan World War 1** Visit the Great War and discover why it's been called the first man-made conflict in history. From 1914 to 1918, our resource explores the reality of a war fought on a global scale. Get to know nationalism, imperialism and militarism while examining the many causes of the war. Recognize how tension in Europe can erupt into major conflict after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy. About GOOGLE SLIDES: This resource is for Google Slides use. Google Slides is free with a Google email account. We recommend having Google Classroom in addition to Google Slides to optimize use of this resource. This will allow you to easily give assignments to students with a click of a button. This resource is comprised of interactive slides for students to complete activities right on their device. It is ideal for distance learning, as teachers can share the resource remotely with their students, have them complete it and return, where the teacher can mark it from any location. What You Get: • An entire Google™ Slides presentation with reading passages, comprehension questions and drag and drop activities that students can edit and send back to the teacher. • A start-up manual, including a Teacher Guide on how to use Google Slides for your classroom, and an Answer Key to go along with the activities in the Google Slides document.




World War I Gr. 5-8


Book Description

Visit the Great War and discover why it's been called the first man-made conflict in history. From 1914 to 1918, our resource explores the reality of a war fought on a global scale. Get to know nationalism, imperialism and militarism while examining the many causes of the war. Recognize how tension in Europe can erupt into major conflict after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Become familiar with the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente before being transported to the battle of the Somme. Learn of the events that caused the U.S. to enter the war, from the sinking of the Lusitania to a decoded plan to attack the mainland. Discover President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Point peace program presented to Congress. Find out how the industrial era affected the weapons and methods of warfare used during the war. Finally, see how the Treaty of Versailles changed the geographic makeup of Europe. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.




World War 2: Background and Causes - Google Slides Gr. 5-8


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**This is a Google Slides version of the “Background and Causes” chapter from the full lesson plan World War 2** Discover how a small conflict between a few countries became one of the biggest wars in history. From 1939 to 1945, our resource captures the mood felt around the world during this time of war. Learn what happened after the Treaty of Versailles and which countries made up the Axis and Allied armies. All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy. About GOOGLE SLIDES: This resource is for Google Slides use. Google Slides is free with a Google email account. We recommend having Google Classroom in addition to Google Slides to optimize use of this resource. This will allow you to easily give assignments to students with a click of a button. This resource is comprised of interactive slides for students to complete activities right on their device. It is ideal for distance learning, as teachers can share the resource remotely with their students, have them complete it and return, where the teacher can mark it from any location. What You Get: • An entire Google™ Slides presentation with reading passages, comprehension questions and drag and drop activities that students can edit and send back to the teacher. • A start-up manual, including a Teacher Guide on how to use Google Slides for your classroom, and an Answer Key to go along with the activities in the Google Slides document.




Korean War: Background and Causes Gr. 5-8


Book Description

**This is the chapter slice "Background and Causes Gr. 5-8" from the full lesson plan "Korean War"** Introduce students to the first real conflict of the Cold War period. From 1950 to 1953, our resource explains why we should remember the Forgotten War. Explore the geography of North and South Korea and recognize where the conflict took place. Become familiar with post-World War II tension between the United States and Russia, and how that led to the Cold War. Learn about the roles President Harry S. Truman, Joseph Stalin and Kim Il-sung played in the war. Travel to South Korea and experience what it was like for U.S. troops during some of the major battles fought against the advancing North Korean army. Find out about some of the weapons used during the war, and why UN forces dominated the North Korean Air Force. Gain a clear understanding of the aftermath left behind and why it's important to remember these events. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional hands-on activities, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.




World Wars I & II Big Book Gr. 5-8


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Understand the repercussions of a global conflict with our World Wars 2-book BUNDLE. Start by visiting World War I and discover why it's been called the first man-made conflict in history. Get to know nationalism, imperialism and militarism while examining the many causes of the war. Become familiar with the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente before being transported to the battle of the Somme. Learn of the events that caused the U.S. to enter the war, from the sinking of the Lusitania to a decoded plan to attack the mainland. Then, learn what happened after the Treaty of Versailles that led to World War II. Watch the rise of Adolf Hitler and his motivations behind the attack on Poland. Get a clear picture of the battles of Pearl Harbor, Midway and Normandy. Discover the sophisticated weapons that came out of this war, from submarines to tanks. Each concept is paired with research and application activities. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.




Vietnam War: Background and Causes Gr. 5-8


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**This is the chapter slice "Background and Causes Gr. 5-8" from the full lesson plan "Vietnam War"** Experience the longest military conflict in U.S. history, where more than 58,000 Americans lost their lives. From 1955 to 1975, our resource highlights the events that surround this controversial war. Travel to Southeast Asia and become familiar with the climate and terrain of Vietnam. Discover how events after World War II and the United States' attempt to stop Communism from spreading led to this conflict. Learn about the different tactics Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard M. Nixon used during the war. Find out what role the introduction of the helicopter took during some of the major battles. Get introduced to the SEAL teams and U.S. Navy. Step into the shoes of those who fought in the war at home by organizing a protest. Find out how the veterans who fought in Vietnam were treated differently than those who fought in wars before them. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional hands-on activities, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.




American Civil War: Background and Causes Gr. 5-8


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**This is the chapter slice "Background and Causes Gr. 5-8" from the full lesson plan "American Civil War"** Get a behind the scenes look at a country's inner conflict. From 1861 to 1865, our resource brings to the forefront a war between the north and south of the United States. Find out that the main problems that led to the war were slavery, industry versus agriculture, and state rights. Learn all about Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, and Robert E. Lee. Research the Gettysburg Address and decide for yourself if it is one of the most important speeches in American history. Get down and dirty as you learn all about the attack on Fort Sumter, the battle of Bull Run, and other major meetings of conflict. Delve deeper into the meaning of the war by exploring its impact on women and African Americans. Learn about the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments made to the U.S. Constitution after the war. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.




Korean War: Major Battles Gr. 5-8


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**This is the chapter slice "Major Battles Gr. 5-8" from the full lesson plan "Korean War"** Introduce students to the first real conflict of the Cold War period. From 1950 to 1953, our resource explains why we should remember the Forgotten War. Explore the geography of North and South Korea and recognize where the conflict took place. Become familiar with post-World War II tension between the United States and Russia, and how that led to the Cold War. Learn about the roles President Harry S. Truman, Joseph Stalin and Kim Il-sung played in the war. Travel to South Korea and experience what it was like for U.S. troops during some of the major battles fought against the advancing North Korean army. Find out about some of the weapons used during the war, and why UN forces dominated the North Korean Air Force. Gain a clear understanding of the aftermath left behind and why it's important to remember these events. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional hands-on activities, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.




Korean War: Major Figures Gr. 5-8


Book Description

**This is the chapter slice "Major Figures Gr. 5-8" from the full lesson plan "Korean War"** Introduce students to the first real conflict of the Cold War period. From 1950 to 1953, our resource explains why we should remember the Forgotten War. Explore the geography of North and South Korea and recognize where the conflict took place. Become familiar with post-World War II tension between the United States and Russia, and how that led to the Cold War. Learn about the roles President Harry S. Truman, Joseph Stalin and Kim Il-sung played in the war. Travel to South Korea and experience what it was like for U.S. troops during some of the major battles fought against the advancing North Korean army. Find out about some of the weapons used during the war, and why UN forces dominated the North Korean Air Force. Gain a clear understanding of the aftermath left behind and why it's important to remember these events. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional hands-on activities, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.