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World War II - Life on the Home Front in Alabama Lesson PlanWorld War II - Life on the Home Front in Alabama Lesson Plan
Publisher
Alabama Department of Archives and History
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Grade
6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
45 mins
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2010
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World War II - Life on the Home Front in Alabama

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What was life like for civilians who were home during WWII? The lesson uses a PowerPoint presentation with photos to explain life on the home front was like during World War II, including shortages of food, collecting scrap metal, and working with the USO. Individuals discuss in groups and write essays to enhance their understanding of daily life for civilians.

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Concepts

world war ii, wartime, american history, the south

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners draw pictures of what life was like for civilians back home during WWII
  • Create a fake newspaper and have pupils write articles about the issues on the home front

Classroom Considerations

  • The topic of war may be sensitive for some age groups

Pros

  • Provides modifications for diverse learners to be successful 
  • Contains a rubric and other materials needed for the lesson

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  • None

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