Why did World War II start, and what events occurred between both of the great wars? An interesting video uses news headlines and newsreels. The video shows young academics what was happening in Germany and Asia after World War I that contributed to WWII tensions.

Concepts

world war ii, germany, totalitarianism, adolf hitler, japan, fascism

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to introduce learners to WWII
• Have pupils create a visual board  based on the video listing causes of WWII 

Classroom Considerations

• The theme of war may not be suitable for all ages

Pros

• The video uses primary sources, such as photos, adding engagement
• Includes closed captions students with hearing challenges 

Cons

• None