Number the Stars

Use this activity to engage all types of learners, while requiring that they refer to and incorporate details from the text over the course of the activity.

“Resistance Movements During World War II”

In this activity, students will create visual timelines to help them explore and analyze resistance movements during World War II and compare other movements to the Danish resistance depicted in the novel.

Number the Stars portrays the heroic acts of resistance during the German occupation of Denmark. In this activity, you will broaden your perspective and explore other resistance movements during World War II. By doing so, you will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those who fought oppression and made a difference in history.

• Choose a country that participated in World War II and research its resistance movement during that time. Look into acts of sabotage, espionage, underground networks, and other forms of resistance.
• Create a visual timeline that showcases the resistance movements that you researched. Include important events, key figures, and significant milestones to highlight the development and impact of the movement.
• Present your timeline to your classmates.
• Compare and contrast the resistance movement you studied with the Danish resistance depicted in the novel. Analyze the similarities and differences in terms of motivations, strategies, challenges, and impacts.