Lesson Plan
Echoes of War Lesson Plan
Students will examine World War II’s human impact by analyzing personal narratives and engaging in guided discussion to foster empathy and critical thinking.
Connecting individual stories to historical events deepens students’ understanding of WWII’s consequences, promotes empathy, and demonstrates how global conflict reshaped lives.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Personal Stories Reading
10 minutes
Step 3
Small Group Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Whole-Class Debrief
5 minutes
Discussion
Reading
