The iHistory Project wants to bring history to life for students all over America. The stories of World War II veterans may die with them, but young people have a chance to preserve their legacies.

Educators, your help is essential in making the iHistory Project a success. While the contest relies on students’ video submissions, you can spread the word about the contest and guide students through the process. Here are some suggestions and resources to help you get students involved in preserving the memories of this important era:

• Print off one of our posters (available on PDF).
• Hang the poster on your classroom bulletin board and/or the teachers’ lounge.
• Integrate the contest into your lesson plan (perhaps for extra credit).
• Arrange for the contest to be announced via your school’s public-address system using your own or our prewritten message.
• Announce the contest during your school’s next assembly.
• Encourage students to work in groups according to their abilities.
• Assist in locating veterans for the students to interview.
• If available, provide resources from the school for the students (eg. video cameras, lighting equipment, computers for editing).
• Remind students to vote for their favorite videos on YouTube.

You can be the connector between two generations; you can share your passion for history with the students you teach. We hope these suggestions motivate and inspire you to spread the word about the iHistory Project.