The National D-Day Museum
945 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States
Phone: (504) 527-6012 ext. 351
Fax: (504) 527-6088
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Character Education, Economics/Business, Social Studies/History
Secondary Disciplines
Social Studies/History
Program Description
The National WWII Museum explores with students the origins of WWII, beginning with the end of WWI, the Treaty of Versailles, the rise of Mussolini, Hitler, and the militarists in Japan, and the failures of the international community to confront the Axis before it was too late. Students learn how the "war to end all wars" set in motion the conditions and characters that brought about the most destructive war in history just 20 years later.
Program Format
1. Students are introduced to the city of New Orleans;2. Students learn about the founder of the museum, Dr. Stephen Ambrose;3. Students learn about the political and racial issues which arose following World War I;4. Students explore the events which precipitated WWII viewing archival photographs, listening to speeches, and analyzing maps;5. Students analyze a primary source from the period;6. Students engage in Q&A with Museum educator regarding the origins of WWII
Objectives
Students will learn how the failures of the peace treaty and the international community after WWI lead to WWIIStudents will learn how to interact with history through artifacts, oral histories, and primary documentsStudents will learn to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different types of primary sources
National Standards to which this program aligns
NSS-USH.5-12.8 ERA 8: THE GREAT DEPRESSION AND WORLD WAR II (1929-1945)
Character Education, Economics/Business, Social Studies/History
Secondary Disciplines
Social Studies/History
Program Description
The National WWII Museum explores with students the origins of WWII, beginning with the end of WWI, the Treaty of Versailles, the rise of Mussolini, Hitler, and the militarists in Japan, and the failures of the international community to confront the Axis before it was too late. Students learn how the "war to end all wars" set in motion the conditions and characters that brought about the most destructive war in history just 20 years later.
Program Format
1. Students are introduced to the city of New Orleans;2. Students learn about the founder of the museum, Dr. Stephen Ambrose;3. Students learn about the political and racial issues which arose following World War I;4. Students explore the events which precipitated WWII viewing archival photographs, listening to speeches, and analyzing maps;5. Students analyze a primary source from the period;6. Students engage in Q&A with Museum educator regarding the origins of WWII
Objectives
Students will learn how the failures of the peace treaty and the international community after WWI lead to WWIIStudents will learn how to interact with history through artifacts, oral histories, and primary documentsStudents will learn to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different types of primary sources
National Standards to which this program aligns
NSS-USH.5-12.8 ERA 8: THE GREAT DEPRESSION AND WORLD WAR II (1929-1945)
Program Length
Regularly one hour, but can run longer for block-scheduled classes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
The Museum accepts check, major credit cards, and school P.O.s
Cancellation Policy
We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 24 hours notice.
Regularly one hour, but can run longer for block-scheduled classes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
The Museum accepts check, major credit cards, and school P.O.s
Cancellation Policy
We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 24 hours notice.
Is video taping allowed? No
The Provider broadcasts over IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Dial in at maximum of 384kbps
How to Request this Program:-->Request this Program Now
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Dial in at maximum of 384kbps
How to Request this Program:-->Request this Program Now