Program Flyer: D-Day: The Turning Point in Europe
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Content Provider
The National WWII Museum 2007-08 Honorable Mention
Contact Information
Alan Gauthreaux
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Content Provider
The National WWII Museum 2007-08 Honorable Mention
Contact Information
Alan Gauthreaux
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
Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Character Education, Problem Solving, Social Studies/History
Character Education, Problem Solving, Social Studies/History
Program Description
The National WWII Museum takes your students on a virtual tour of the Museum's D-Day exhibit, concentrating on artifacts, oral histories, and maps. Students learn how the Allies planned and executed the most complicated military operation in history.
The National WWII Museum takes your students on a virtual tour of the Museum's D-Day exhibit, concentrating on artifacts, oral histories, and maps. Students learn how the Allies planned and executed the most complicated military operation in history.
Program Format
1. We introduce the Museum in New Orleans2. Class listens to FDR Fireside Chat about WWII while following along on a 1942 world map3. Students learn about the German defenses along the Atlantic4. Students learn about the Allied preparations for invasion5. Students examine a D-Day artifact6. Students explore and compare a series of primary D-Day descriptions: a diary, official communiques, action reports, and newspaper reports
1. We introduce the Museum in New Orleans2. Class listens to FDR Fireside Chat about WWII while following along on a 1942 world map3. Students learn about the German defenses along the Atlantic4. Students learn about the Allied preparations for invasion5. Students examine a D-Day artifact6. Students explore and compare a series of primary D-Day descriptions: a diary, official communiques, action reports, and newspaper reports
Objectives
Students will learn the basic history and importance of D-DayStudents 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
Students will learn the basic history and importance of D-DayStudents 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
Regularly one hour, but can run longer for block-scheduled classes
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes
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
Request this Program Now
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes
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
Request this Program Now