Instructional Video

Rosie the Riveter

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During World War II, many women entered the workforce as their husbands went off to war. A lot of those women worked on fighter jets and bombers. They were known as Rosie the Riveters. Learn more about the well-known icon with an informative video.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners research Norman Rockwell and the real Rosie Riveters
  • Challenge viewers to write down as many facts as they can in one showing of the video
Classroom Considerations
  • Best used during a study of World War II or Women's History Month
  • Speaker talks very quickly
Pros
  • Has viewers thinking about the group of women as a whole versus a singular Rosie
Cons
  • None