Lesson 1: Americans at War
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to assess the impact of World War 2 on the lives of Americans.
How did the global war impact daily life for Americans on the Home Front?
. Evaluate how the demand for labor on homefront in World War II shaped gender roles (e.g.,
mobilization, victory gardens, rationing, War Production Board).
DOK 1- reading for information
Modified readings can be given to students which underline key phrases and/or give definitions of difficult terms. The reading can also be accessed at two different Lexile levels.
Completed questions at the end of the reading