FREE- In Plain Sight: D-Day Deception (Scheduled Program)

by Eisenhower Foundation/IKEducation

General Dwight D. Eisenhower commanded a series of covert operations that fooled the German army time after time and played a crucial role in the victorious Allied invasion of Europe on D-Day. In this program, students will view primary sources that were once kept secret and gain an understanding of D-Day deception plans.

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $0.00

FREE!

Length

50 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Homeschool/Family

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

1000

Primary Disciplines

Online Learning/Digital Learning , Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, History & Social Studies

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please notify IKEducation of cancellation at least 24 hours in advance. Rescheduling is at the discretion and availability of IKEducation staff.

About This Provider

Eisenhower Foundation/IKEducation

Abilene, Kansas
United States

IKEducation programs are "learning laboratories" where students analyze primary sources related to the life and times of Dwight D. Eisenhower. These cross-curricular programs are rooted in national standards and supported by educators who utilize best practices and high-quality educational materials. IKEducation is a collaborative initiative between the Eisenhower Foundation and the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home in Abilene, Kansas.

Contact:
IKEducation
iked1890@eisenhowerfoundation.net
785-280-9531

Program Details

Format

It is suggested that students preview the questions asked on the activity sheet before the program so that they can take notes to help complete the activity sheet after the program.

Objectives

1. This program begins with a brief introduction to Dwight D. Eisenhower and his historical significance.
2. Students will be introduced to the major players and plans in the D-Day deception operations and why these plans were important.
3. Students will participate in D-Day trivia questions.
4. Primary sources will be viewed - oral history video, military film, photographs
5. Question and answer period.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.6-8.RH.1 -- Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.9-10.RH.1 -- Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information.NSS.USH.5-12.8 Era 8