Tag: world_war_II

Former President Herbert Hoover sitting with German Chancellor Adolf Hitler in Hitler's home

When Hoover met Hitler, a Lesson in Media Literacy

by Stephanie, posted in Distance Learning, Document Spotlights, Partner Organizations, Programs, Teaching Activities & Lesson Plans

Students can study press coverage of a 1938 meeting between former President Hoover and Adolf Hitler to learn about media literacy, conflicting primary sources, and Constitutional rights. Join us February 1st for a free, interactive program for students in grades 4-12!

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Using Primary Sources to Teach About Americans and the Holocaust, Part II

by US National Archives, posted in Distance Learning, Document Spotlights, Exhibits, Partner Organizations, Professional Development, Teaching Activities & Lesson Plans, Uncategorized

The documents presented here are used in a classroom activity for high school students and develops the skill of “Historical Issues-Analysis & Decision-Making.”