Lesson 3: War Work for Women
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to evaluate the impact of the war on gender roles in American society.
How did women participate in World War Two?
US.His.1.d. 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 3- evaluating the impact of a variety of events on a broad concept.
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 Work sheet