Great activity for Veteran's Day!

This short Primary Source Analysis activity gives students a chance to learn more about the experience of women who joined the military in the United States during World War II. There are 6 posters and 4 photographs included in this resource. After completing this resource, students will have a better understanding of women's roles in the military.

A Lesson Plan and other supplemental information is provided at the beginning of the resource. Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be an individual or group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers, college students or independent learners who want to learn more. Student work time will vary dependent on the aforementioned factors.

Also included is a one-page sheet that explains what primary sources are and how to analyze them using specific questions through a process called HAPPY. Each page includes questions at the end. There is also a page at the end for students to apply the HAPPY process to one source. An Answer Key to is available at the end of the packet.

For a broader and deeper look at women's experiences in the U.S. military during World War II, consider the following resource with 20 total primary sources and DBQ prompts:

Women in the U.S. Military during WWII: Primary Sources and DBQ's

Primary sources include excerpts from Congressional hearings, articles, and interviews along with posters and photographs. Students will enjoy reading about the various reasons that women joined the military and how the American public perceived their participation!

Other resources relating to this topic:
* Women in the U.S. Military during WWII: Reading Assignment, Worksheet and Bonus Page

* Women in the U.S. Military during WWII: Power Point Lesson and Assessment
* Women in the U.S. Military during WWII: Reading Assignment, PPT Lesson and Primary Source Analysis/DBQ's

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- Christa Nonnemaker