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Why We Fight Instructional VideoWhy We Fight Instructional Video
Publisher
PBS
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:18
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Duration
15 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Audio
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Year
2018
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Why We Fight

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How does propaganda change history? Scholars research the use of WWII movies to launch America into the postwar boom in the United States. They view a short video clip and discuss the impact American patriotism has on society, Supreme Court rulings, and the way people live their lives every day. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

world war ii, propaganda, the home front, the supreme court

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate one entire Why We Fight video into the lesson: Why We Fight
  • Have class look into current uses of propaganda with technology to make Americans feel patriotic 

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires audio, visual, and online equipment for all students to interact with the lesson and Google Classroom 

Pros

  • Provides discussion questions to use during class
  • Lesson includes background reading materials and additional videos for extension opportunities

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3

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