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The Education Department at The National WWII Museum is here to help you explore the history and lessons of WWII 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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FEATURED PROGRAMS & RESOURCES:

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Star Teacher: Lynne O'Hara
Each semester, the Museum chooses an outstanding teacher to feature on our website. Using unique primary sources, Lynne O'Hara's students explore WWII through the eyes of a soldier. Read a Q&A with Lynne and download materials to use in your class!

Lesson Plan: Those Were the Days
The May 4 anniversary of food rationing got us thinking about food prices and how inflation impacts the everyday American looking to feed their family. This cross-curricular math-based lesson is ideal for grades 7-12.

On-Site STEM Field Trip
This spring The National WWII Museum launched its latest STEM program—an on-site STEM field trip for middle and high school math and science students. Students explore the galleries and create STEM-based projects in a fun and hands-on way. View photos and a sample itinerary.
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EDUCATION PROJECTS:

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The Victory Gardens of WWII
Visit the Classroom Victory Garden Project website to learn about food production during WWII, find lesson plans and activities for elementary students, get tips for starting your own garden and try out simple Victory Garden recipes!

The Science and Technology of WWII
Visit our new interactive website to learn about wartime technical and scientific advances that forever changed our world. Incorporates STEM principles to use in the classroom.

My Town Remembers WWII
Students, submit photos of your town’s WWII memorials, or WWII related historical buildings, statues, street signs and ceremonies that illustrate how your community honors the men and women of WWII.

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