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In this lesson, students will compare Navajo code words to military terms and determine which ones are similar. They will also learn about Nazi beliefs, German propaganda, and the education of German youth during WWII. Additionally, they will explore how Americans supported the troops on the homefront, the impact of WWII on the economy, and the breaking of barriers for women and African Americans in the military.
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After the test: • Complete “Unbreakable Code” #138 • Think about what each military term does • Then look at the list of words and think about which two seem the most alike.
Objectives • Content: Compare the Navajo code words with the military terms and determine which go together. • Learning: List the features of Nazi beliefs
German Propaganda and the Education of German Youth • Although students attending school were taught Nazi propaganda, all children starting at the age of 10 begin to receive an education specifically about Nazi beliefs.
German Propaganda and the Education of German Youth • Young Folk (ages 10-14) • Hitler Youth and League of German Girls (14-18) • Preparation for entry into the armed forces, SS, or future leaders of the Nazi party. Stressed physical fitness, militarism and racism.
German Propaganda and the Education of German Youth • Goal of this education was to produce race-conscious, obedient, self-sacrificing Germans who would be willing to die for Hitler and Germany
Supporting the Troops • Americans at home supported the war effort 3 ways: • Conserving and rationing resources
Objectives • Content: Compare two Disney propaganda films about the American Homefront. • Learning: Explain which WWII Homefront activities would have been the hardest for you.
Stop and Think: • What activity do you think would be the hardest for you: rationing and conserving, planting, or investing money in the war? • WHY? • Would it be worth it if it saved lives?
Improved Economy • American involvement in World War II brought an end to the Great Depression. • Factories and workers were needed to produce goods to win the war.
Breaking Barriers - Jobs • Thousands of American women took jobs in defense plants during the war • The “Rosie the Riveter” image was used to empower women to work in traditionally male jobs
The need for workers temporarily broke down some racial barriers (in defense plants for example) • Unfortunately discrimination against African Americans continued
Breaking Barriers - Military • WASPS - Women’s Airforce Service Pilots • Trained pilots and simulated battles • Moved and tested planes • Backup pilots for first drones • No combat • http://youtu.be/GBfaoaAkB7c
Breaking Barriers - Military • Tuskegee Airmen • Were the first African American aviators in the United States • They were officially the 332nd Army Air Corp fighter division based in Tuskegee, Alabama • http://viewpure.com/BpA6TC0T_Lw
They were given the nickname “The Red Tails” after they painted the tails of their aircraft red in 1944.