The National WWII Museum is here to help you explore the history and lessons of World War II with your students. Utilizing an object-based learning experience, educational technology, and its world-class exhibits, the Museum uses its rich collection of artifacts, archives, and oral histories to take history beyond the pages of textbooks and into the hands of curious students.
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K-12 Distance Learning
From the Collection to the Classroom
From the Collection to the Classroom is a multimedia resource for teaching middle and high school students the history of World War II. Current volumes available: The War in the Pacific and The War in Europe.
STEM LEARNING AT THE MUSEUM
Since 2012, the Museum has engaged students and teachers through innovative educational programs that target history and STEM topics together. The Museum’s STEM programs use tactile experiments to demonstrate real wartime challenges and technological solutions, teach contemporary relevance, and improve 21st century skills.
Online Teacher Professional Development Courses in Partnership with American Battle Monuments Commission
Join The National WWII Museum and American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) for exclusive online teacher training courses which will bring the history and legacy of World War II to life in your classroom.
What’s in Your Teaching Toolbox? A Guide on How to Teach World War II
The purpose of this teaching guide is to provide a structured framework and planning tool for organizing and teaching WWII curriculum and content. This guide is intended for educators who are seeking support planning lessons for the specific number of days allotted for WWII history. These resources were created to be used as full lessons, broken down into segments or as needed as a support that promotes engagement, critical thinking, and diverse perspectives.
