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World War II and Holocaust Resources

Grades: 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

World War II began in 1939 with Germany's invasion of Poland. By the time of V-J Day in 1945, the conflict had encompassed the globe and become the most destructive war in history. The total loss of human life is estimated to be 40 to 60 million people around the world. More than six million Jews were killed in the Holocaust alone. Explore the eyewitness interviews, lesson plans, and other resources in this collection to learn more about the causes and effects of World War II and its devastating impact on the Jewish population of Europe.

Articles

The World at War

A brief chronicle of World War II from September, 1939 to August, 1945.

World War II Experiences

Read an excerpt from a message board exchange about World War II that was held during Scholastic Network's 1995 special event, Remembering World War II.

World War II Timeline

See a timeline of significant developments in World War II from the invasion of Poland to the surrender of Japan.

World War II

Illustrates the political and economic climate that launched World War II, and traces its impact on the world at large.

Normandy Invasion

The Allied invasion of France's Normandy region during World War II began on June 6, 1944 and landed about 1 million troops by July 1.

Lesson Plans and Activities

Dear Miss Breed Lesson Plan

The letters which are at the core of the book Dear Miss Breed provide readers with an eyewitness account of the Japanese American incarceration.

We Remember Anne Frank

Expand your students' understanding of the famous diary by introducing them to two heroic women who bravely helped Anne Frank.

Attack on Pearl Harbor: An Online Learning Activity

Students get an intimate view of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor by reading a witness interview, browsing a timeline, and more.

World War II Remembered

Learn about WWII through the stories of those who witnessed it with accounts from Anne Frank and Americans on the home front.

Our America: World War II

World War II was fought between 1939 and 1945. In these six years, battles raged across Europe, Asia, and Africa involving all the great powers and most of the smaller nations of the world.