Unit Plan

Postwar Tension and Triumph

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Go get the American Dream lifestyle! The 19th lesson in a 22-part series exploring American history shows learners the post-WWII economic boom. Using primary sources, photographs, and cartoons, groups discuss their findings and present them to the class using a graphic organizer. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Assign group members based on individual strengths to facilitate cooperative learning
  • Play post-WWII music in the classroom during group work for ambiance 
Classroom Considerations
  • Adjust lesson to use today's technology
Pros
  • Resource provides detailed assessment rubric for teacher implementation
  • Lesson includes printable primary sources for use in class
Cons
  • None