Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Darkest Hour (2017) - We Shall Fight on the Beaches Scene (10/10) | Movieclips

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

6

Overview

In this video clip, Winston Churchill addresses the House of Commons with an inspirational speech expressing confidence in winning the war against the Nazis. Churchill used not only eloquent words but also strong body language to boost the morale of the British people.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 6

    SS10.6.6

    Identify causes and consequences of World War II and reasons for the United States’ entry into the war.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.6.6

    Vocabulary

    • consequences
    • Allies
    • Axis Powers
    • World War II
    • Pearl Harbor
    • Battle of Normandy
    • Battle of Stalingrad
    • Battle of Midway
    • Battle of the Bulge
    • Atomic Bomb
    • Holocaust

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • How to identify the causes and consequences of WWII and what led to U.S. involvement in WWII.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Recognize relationships among people and places by locating historical events on a map.
    • Cite evidence to support historical events using primary and secondary sources.
    • Describe how world events contribute to international conflict.
    • Examine the contributions of significant individuals and/or groups, and their role in WWII.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • There were many causes and consequences of WWII and the motivations for American involvement in this war.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    Rotten Tomatoes Movie Clips
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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