World War II Timeline

In this assignment, students are going to demonstrate a broad comprehension of WWII, its events, and how they had lasting effects moving forward.

Individually, you will create a timeline of 12 major events during World War II.

For each entry, you will provide:

• The name
• The date
• An image of or relating to the event
• A 2-3 sentence summary of the event

You may use Google Slides, PowerPoint, or Padlet for your timelines.

I will provide you with some starting information; either the name of the event or the date, and you will need to fill out the rest.

• Timeline PDF

Sites available to you:

• https://wwiifoundation.org/timeline-of-wwii/
• https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Rubric PDF

Now that your timeline is complete, create 1 more slide. Which event was most influential moving forward and why? In your opinion, can we still feel the lasting effects of this war?

This should take 1-2 class periods.

Grade Level: 10th Grade

Content Area: World History, World War II

Standards: 7.2.3 World War II – Analyze major turning points and unique characteristics of the war and the immediate consequences of the war’s end, including the devastation, effects on population, and the dawn of the atomic age.