This film shows the importance of tires to the American victory in WWII.
Check out our PowerPoints on WWII:
US History
World History
Check out our simulation games:
President Kennedy’s Ich bin ein Berliner speech, 1963
This quintessential Cold War speech was given in June of 1963 in West Berlin.
We have included a transcript of the speech as well as questions and answers.
For more on this time period check out sample slides of our US History PowerPoints:
and some simulation games:
Gulf of Tonkin Incident, 1964
Few American troops had been sent to Vietnam prior to the Gulf of Tonkin Incident.
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution had far reaching consequences, not only in Vietnam but for the executive branch since it allowed the president to send troops into combat without an official war declaration.
President Johnson addressed the Congress and we have included a copy of his speech along with questions and answers.
For more on this era please see our US History PowerPoints: Vietnam, Cold War Part I and II; and our World History Modern Era 1945-1970and 1970-2009.
Early Hitler speech
Although it is not translated, it allows students to see Hitler speak firsthand.
If you are looking for more resources on WWII, check out our US and World History WWII PowerPoints.
Training women workers during WWII
This gem of a film features Eleanor Roosevelt as the narrator who explains how the National Youth Administration was training young men and women to assist in the war effort.
President Lincoln’s Second Inaugural speech
President Lincoln’s wartime second inaugural address is considered one of the most important speeches in US history. It speaks for itself!
We have included a transcript of the speech as well as questions and answers for students.
For more on this time period check out our PowerPoints: Causes of the Civil War, The Civil War, and Reconstruction.
The growth of cities and industry
Free enterprise and capitalism are explained to a teenager who watched a protest in his small town.
The grandfather explains the growth of the town as a result of the factory.
Industry and all development are linked to the factory in the story told by his grandfather; and therefore there ought to be no protests against it.
A simplified breakdown of the growth of cities. It is interesting and has educational value, however it certainly discourages another American value: free speech and protest.
For more see our Immigration & Urbanization, Rise of Industrialization, Response to Industrialization, Industrial Revolution, and First Industrial Revolution PowerPoints.
US Map Quiz
This contemporary map set includes a blank outline, numbered quiz, completed, and answer key.
We have a series of census maps that follow the inclusion of new states, and this one is from 1960. Since the boundaries have not changed, it is still accurate.
Always good to have on hand in any social studies class, as a beginning of the year activity, substitute emergency lesson plan, and as part of the final exam. I attach a copy to every exam throughout the school year and when I’m feeling generous, offer extra credit for every correctly labeled state.
Enjoy!
Nutrition during WWII
This film highlights the efforts in Britain to ration and save food to educate Americans during WWII.
Interestingly, healthy eating habits and proper diet are the focus of this film (rather than rationing).
The national nutrition program was created during WWII to encourage Americans to eat healthfully, including parsnips, turnips and squash.
This film argues that a better diet will lead to more productive workers and soldiers.
An apropos film given the rise in obesity in the United States.
Attack on Pearl Harbor
These two films show footage from the attack to convince viewers to support the war effort.
Note: the term “Jap” is used throughout.
