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Fairness: Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils examine fairness in relation to the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII. In this equality lesson plan, students watch a video "Rabbit in the Moon" and discuss what happened to the Japanese Americans during WWII. Pupils...
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Remembering WWII Through Memorials

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners create memorials for lesser known WWII heroes. In this WWII lesson, students recognize the efforts of lesser know individuals and groups that contributed to the wartime cause. Learners work in groups to create a memorial for one...
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California-Becoming an Agricultural and Insustrial Power

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explain how California became an agricultural and industrial power. They trace the transformation of the California economy in its political and cultural development since the 1850's.
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Bringing History Home: Ww Ii Home Front

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this 5th grade unit, students study the World War II home front using primary sources. After an introduction to the origins of the war, they study the effects of the war on the U.S. economy; citizen participation in the war effort...