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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Social Studies — Grade 8

Goal 6, Objective 6.04

Goal 6

The learner will analyze the immediate and long-term effects of the Great Depression and World War II on North Carolina.

Objective 6.04

Assess the impact of World War II on the economic, political, social, and military roles of different groups in North Carolina including women and minorities.

Resources aligned to this objective

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4-H on the home front
In this lesson plan, secondary students will analyze a variety of primary source textual materials to investigate how young rural people were encouraged to support the war effort during World War II.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 and 11–12 Social Studies)
By Pauline S. Johnson.
Effects of civil action
In this lesson, secondary students will analyze primary source materials to investigate how 4-H clubs made an impact on the home front in completing projects that supported the war effort during World War II. This lesson should be taught at the end of a World War II unit.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 and 10–12 Social Studies)
By Pauline S. Johnson.
Folklife
Students will learn North Carolina folklore, traditions, war activities, local legends, superstitions, food preparation traditions, art, songs and dances which are unique to the area.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Music Education, Visual Arts Education, and Social Studies)
By Carolyn Early.
W.A.R. (Wars Are Real)
This lesson plan allows students to research various American wars and conflicts that have occurred during the history of our country. It is designed as an end of the year project to cover a lot of our history in a short amount of time.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)
By Jane Landreth.