World Wars – A Homeschool Guide for Ages 10–18

The 20th century was shaped by two of the most dramatic and world-changing conflicts in history: World War I (1914–1918) and World War II (1939–1945). These wars transformed nations, changed technology, and forever altered the course of human history.

From the trenches of Europe to the skies over the Pacific, the world witnessed both unimaginable hardship and incredible heroism. Soldiers, scientists, nurses, and ordinary citizens all played vital roles in shaping the outcome of these global struggles.

but how do you teach such big topics to students in a way that's meaningful and not overwhelming?

Let us help you out with these ideas and resources, all FREE!

Free Resources

 General

• BBC Bitesize: World War I & World War II  — Excellent for your younger students
• World War II: Weapons — Photos and articles on the machines that helped win the war. 
• Imperial War Museums Learning Hub — Real stories, images, and activities.
• Ducksters – World War I & World War II  — Great summaries with maps and timelines.
• National WWI Museum and Memorial — 

Free Videos & Documentaries

• CrashCourse WWI and WWII Playlist — CrashCourse 
• The Red Baron — Yarnhub
• Birth of the Tank — The Tank Museum 
• Inside the Ship That Changed WWII — Deconstructed
• The Incredible Engineering of the Battleship Yamato —  Ocean-liner Designs
• The Christmas truce of 1914 — Yarnhub
• USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier Guided Tour — Destinations of History

Hands-On Activities

Turn learning into something memorable and creative:

• WWI Trench Model: Build a small model using clay or cardboard to show what life in the trenches was like.
• War Time Cooking: Experience what cooking with rations was like
• Family Interview Project: Talk with a grandparent or relative about how the wars affected your family history.
• More.

Books

 For Ages 10–13

•  Tales of World War II — Dr Hattie Hearn
• G.I. Dogs: Sergeant Stubby — Laurie Calkhoven
• The Dk World War I Book — DK publishing (Check out their book on World War II) 
• Terrible Trenches Field Book — Terry Deary
• More.

For Ages 14–18

• All Quiet on the Western Front — Erich Maria Remarque (graphic novel version here.)
• The Boy Who Dared — Susan Campbell Bartoletti
• The Red Baron: The Graphic Novel — Wayne Vansant
•  The Diary of a Young Girl — Anne Frank ( Check out also Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation)

Did You Know? We have a special program to teach about the World Wars!

Made special for ages 10 - 18, we make teaching on this sensitive topic easy with:

• Easy to listen to short videos
• hands-on crafts
• worksheets and quizzes
• and a discussion section so your kids can ask us questions! 

Ready to experience history like never before? Explore our special World Wars program today!

— Janaya Allers