The 1940's
Job # 1
Task: Time to preview the 1940's. Let's take a peek at this EDPuzzle. Record your answers here. |
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Job #2
Task: The evacuation of British children during World War II was a hardship endured by many families. Click on the evacuation poster and watch clips from the BBC movie, Carrie's War. Imagine that you are Carrie. One of the items that you packed was your new diary that you received before being evacuated. Carefully watch the clips and write in your diary after each clip. How are you feeling, what are you experiencing? Get into character! |
The Attack on Pearl Harbor happened on December 7th, 1941. Japanese airplanes made a surprise attack on the US Navy in Pearl Harbor. They destroyed many ships and killed many soldiers. It was this attack that forced the United States to enter World War II. Source:http://www.ducksters.com/
Job #3 Task: 1) Read,explore, and watch the following: * Ducksters * Scholastic * Click on the movie to hear FDR's famous speech 2) Thoughtfully answer the questions. Click here to access the questions. |
Video Credit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VqQAf74fsE |
Job #4
Task: One of the most dramatic changes during World War II was the number of women who went to work. As the armed forces filled its ranks with manpower, industry filled its jobs with womanpower. For the duration of the war, the U.S. government and industry wooed American women to work in the war effort. The title of a song, "Rosie the Riveter," quickly became the catchphrase that represented all women war workers. source: scholastic.com 1) Explore what life was like for women and children during World War ll. Visit this interactive site. Write facts in your journal. |
Enjoy the Andrews Sisters singing Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B.
Video Credit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qafnJ6mRbgk |
Job #5
Task: 1) Read about Anne Frank. 2) Watch the video clip of Anne. This clip is believed to be the only film image of Anne Frank. Watch the clip several times. What do you imagine she is thinking? 3) Take a look inside the secret annex where Anne and her family hid from the Nazis. |
Video Credit: http://youtu.be/4hvtXuO5GzU |
Job #6
Task: There were many inventions and "firsts" during the 1940's. Take a look here. 1) Write a one minute advertisement for the invention that you believe was the BEST! Your advertisement should convince the listener that it is truly the most important invention from the 1940's. Record your in vocaroo. |
Job #7
Task: World War ll came to an end shortly after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. Watch this surrender video clip and thoughtfully answer the following questions. 1) How do you think the Japanese felt after the treaty was signed? 2) How do you think the Americans felt? |
Video Credit: Alexander Street Press |