Franklin High School – Y04H92 World War II Honors

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course offers a comprehensive study of World War II as an elective honors-level one semester study designed to deepen students’ understanding while developing research and presentation skills. The course will include a teacher-led introduction of a World War II topic such as political leadership, the war in the Pacific, the war in Europe, the Holocaust, and the US Homefront. Students will select related sub-topics to research i.e., Winston Churchill, Iwo Jima, D-Day, the camp at Dachau, or Rosie the Riveter. Also, students will learn how to select high quality primary and secondary sources from library and internet sources. Students will present their topics to their peers in class. Students should take this class if they have a desire to learn more about World War II or if they desire to develop their research and/or presentation skills. Elective credit.