Summary
War is everyone’s problem. In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby will teach you about how most of the world got involved in World War II. You’ll learn which countries were part of the Axis Powers and which countries fought with the Allies. Learn about Hitler's aggression, who the Nazis were, and how the war began. You’ll also learn about the role the United States played before it entered the war, as well as when and why the U.S. finally did enter. Finally, you’ll see how it ended. Press play to get a rundown of the defining war of the 20th century.
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Ages 7+
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching World War II:
- What is one new thing you learned about world war ii?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining world war ii.
- Draw or give one example of your own.