America in World War II: The 1940s

In America in World War II: The 1940s, nine of the lessons are directly related to the study of World War II, but only one deals with the armed forces overseas. The other eight are designed to study problems on the home front during the war. Topics such as rationing, internment, the workforce, and wartime politics are covered. One lesson not directly related to World War II examines the writings of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. Through these lessons, students will gain a feel for life in the 1940s that cannot be gained from a general textbook.

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Social Studies curriculum units contain complete lesson plans with preliminary and follow-up work, teacher notes with background and rationale, ready-to-use worksheets, and suggested answers for student questions. These materials encourage the development of thinking, reading, speaking, research, and writing skills as well as critical thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.