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National Park of American Samoa
World War II and American Samoa
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Students will hike to Blunts Point with a ranger to visit two of four canons that protected Pago Pago Harbor.
National Park of American Samoa
American Samoa's Role In World War II
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Three major countries in the world all had an interest in the Samoa islands. The excellent harbor at Pago Pago became increasingly attractive to both commercial and naval interests. From a historical timeline, students will learn about the history of the Samoa islands and how the two Samoa’s were separated into two different countries. Students will also learn the vital role that American Samoa played during World War II.
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Learn about America's role in World War II and how US troops ousted the Japanese from Attu Island to gain control of the rest of the Aleutians.
Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
Attu: The North American Battleground of World War II
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
In early June 1942, America had cause for jubilation and despair. The war news told of coordinated attacks by the Japanese on Midway and the Aleutian islands. At the Battle of Midway, American planes sunk four Japanese aircraft carriers and destroyed or hundreds of planes. But in the Aleutians, the Japanese bombing had been successful, and they occupied the islands of Attu, Agattu, and Kiska.
Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
World War II in Alaska
- Type: Teacher Reference Materials
- Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
This resource guide is designed to aid students and teachers in researching Alaska’s World War II history. It contains resources and references to allow students to conduct independent research into this little-known story of World War II. Included is a map of important World War II sites in the north Pacific and a summary of Alaska's World War II experience, as well as information about National Historic Landmarks related to World War II in Alaska.
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
The Women of World War I and II: Traveling Education Trunks
- Type: Traveling Trunk ... Primary Sources ... Student Activities ... Teacher Reference Materials
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
The Women of World War I and II investigates the role of women during both World Wars. This traveling trunk explores the reasons why women embraced the predominantly male jobs, the work they did, and their lasting legacy in the role of women’s fight for equality.
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
In 1942, fear and prejudice combined to confine nearly 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry, citizens and aliens alike, in relocation centers established by the U.S. government in remote areas west of the Mississippi River. Many would not pass through the barbed wire fences surrounding the centers until the war was over.
Andersonville National Historic Site
The American Civil War: A Humanitarian Perspective
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Learning about humanitarian law helps students connect lessons of the past with the issues of the present. Students will explore historical events through the lives of those who experienced the American Civil War and will participate in hands-on exercises that make for challenging and exciting class projects and discussions. The lessons will also help students develop critical thinking skills and character.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Buffalo Soldiers and the Holocaust
- Type: Distance Learning ... Guest Speakers
- Grade Levels: Adult Education
As the Allies Forces pushed into German controlled areas, they encountered and liberated survivors in concentration camps. The Buffalo Soldiers not only liberated concentration camps but connected with the sentiments of the survivors as they shared in the experience of being persecuted and segregated by the state. This connection built on shared experiences culminated in the fight against injustice abroad and at home.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Black Valor During the Spanish-American War
- Type: Guest Speakers
- Grade Levels: Adult Education
The Buffalo Soldiers were called to action during the Spanish-American War. At the start of the five-month war the men of these Buffalo Soldier units were labelled as heroes and praised for their sacrifices. However, at the war's end, the men's reputation had turned with negative press and gross insinuations. What changed? What happened that they were cut out of the picture with the Rough Riders?
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
This lesson offers students the opportunity to explore different perspectives on the decision to declare war in 1812, consider the issues at hand, and formulate their own position on what they have learned.
Andersonville National Historic Site
Victory from Within: The American Prisoner of War Curriculum
- Type: Other Education Materials
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Educating young people about the sacrifices made by American prisoners of war (POWs) is a shared goal of the Friends of Andersonville, the American Ex-Prisoners of War, the Korean War Ex-POW Association, Nam-POW, and the National Parks Service. The Curriculum is designed to accompany the traveling exhibit, but it can also be utilized with a visit to the National Prisoner of War Museum at Andersonville National Historic Site or as a standalone curriculum.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
African Americans During the Civil War: A Compressed History
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
Lesson Plan detailing African American involvement during the American Civil War in both combatant and noncombatant roles. Lesson also highlights individual involvement and contributions to the war effort as well as document analysis.
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
The French and Indian War 1754-1763: How Did the War Set the Stage for the American Revolution? - Unit 6
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
This unit teaches the students four ways the French and Indian War set the Stage for the American Revolution. It includes teacher background information, a student reading, and two lesson plans. Thought provoking opinion question get the students to think about the history.
Kings Mountain National Military Park
African Americans in the American Revolution
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
*What were duties and responsibilities of African-American soldiers in the American Revolution? *How did African Americans make significant contributions during the American Revolution?
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
The War of 1812, which pitted the United States, Great Britain and their allies against each over the course of three years, turned into an opportunity for enslaved African Americans to advocate for their freedom. Between the summers of 1813 and 1814, 4,000-5,000 fled to the side of the British, in the hopes of securing freedom and safe passage for themselves and their families.
Cowpens National Battlefield
American Symbols
- Type: Student Activities
- Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
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Kings Mountain National Military Park
Women in the American Revolution
- Type: Student Activities
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Women had an important role in the Revolution. Complete this student activity to learn more.
Kings Mountain National Military Park
Loyalists in American Revolution
- Type: Student Activities
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
John Adams wrote that approximately one-third of the American population supported the move for independence (Patriots), one-third of the population supported the king (Loyalists), and one-third supported neither side (neutral).
Cowpens National Battlefield
Native American Connections
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Who were the Catawba and Cherokee peoples in the Revolutionary Era Carolinas?