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Mobilizing Children Lesson PlanMobilizing Children Lesson Plan
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Smithsonian Institution
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6th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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Mobilizing Children

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Scholars find out how the government used propaganda to mobilize children to help in the war effort. Lesson exercises include analyzing a quote from Franklin Roosevelt, viewing propaganda images and posters, and participating in a lively class discussion.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

world war ii, wars, franklin d. roosevelt, the presidency of franklin d. roosevelt, post world war i, world events, american history

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Flip your class by assigning pupils to watch the Disney cartoon video as homework before class discussion the next day
  • Provide English learners with a short summary or transcript after the initial class discussion 

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires instructors to present images in some way, whether through projection or by printing handouts

Pros

  • Helps individuals understand complicated concepts, such as the influence of propaganda on youth
  • Uses a relatable company, Disney, that many pupils recognize
  • Questions during class discussion require critical thinking skills

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.7 RH.6-8.8 RH.6-8.9

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