World War II

Tired of giving lectures on complex historical topics? Do you have high energy students looking for an outlet? At Mano Koa Enterprises, we have developed an interactive lesson strategy which enables students (especially the high energy ones) to do the...

Every once in a while in class, I would take an entire class period and examine an event in detail. Look at it up close, instead of in an overview of a topic or time period. I also liked to pick an event the kids really didn’t know much about. The...

“D-Day, June 6 1944,“ is an overview of the allied invasion of Normandy, in 1944. The invasion marked the beginning of the end for German forces during World War II. Germany will eventually surrender 10 months later (May 7, 1945) to end the...

The Codes of Pearl Harbor are a collection of intercepted messages from Japanese government and military and messages to and from US officials surrounding the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. Some historians have pointed out that the...

“World War II: Poster Propaganda on the Homefront” consists of 40 plus slides, containing posters, with Teacher notes and extra information included (on “note view) There are also class slides for the students to discuss with leading...

“World War II-What do you really know” is a collection of animated slides with questions and answers for the class. It was used in class with High School 11th and 12th grade These classes included honors and college prep , plus general level,...

“World War II: Europe“ is an overview of the war against Germany, starting in 1939. The presentation follows Germany’s invasion of Poland , and continues through to May of 1945 with their surrender. Teacher notes and extra information...

“World War II- War in the Pacific“ is an overview of the war against Japan in the Pacific just after the attack at Pearl Harbor. The presentation follows the “island hopping” strategy used by the US in the Pacific. Teacher notes...

“The Causes of World War II “ is a introduction to the reasons why a world war broke out in 1939. The presentation consists of 100 slides, containing images, maps, charts, political cartoons, videos and more from the pre war era (1920’s...

This cooperative learning activity can be used to pre-assess content for World War II or can be used as a review before a summative assessment. Store: Outstanding Social Studies Resources

“Pearl Harbor- This is no Drill ” details the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. It consists of 70 slides, including images, maps and text notes for class. Image slides have arrows and highlights on many to point out what...

A World War II map that you can use with your students. The map comes pre-labeled so that all your student have to do is color in the Allied and Axis Powers. Store: Samantha Mihalak