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Here are the teacher pack items for Texas During World War II:
Overview In this experience, the class makes a What We Want to Know chart about World War II. Then students learn about individual and statewide Texan contributions to the war. Next they learn how the war impacted the Texas home front. Finally they analyze the long-term effects of the war on Texas, focusing on its impact on urbanization, and they contrast life before and after the war. If you have access to leveled readers about any aspect of World War II, assign them to the students in parallel to this experience. Estimated duration: 35-45 minutes Vocabulary words: Objectives
In 1939, Germany invaded Poland, and World War II began. At first, the United States did not join the fighting. Then, on December 7, 1941, Japan attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. After that attack, the United States entered World War II and became an important part of the Allied war effort. In this lesson, you will learn about the role Texans played in the war.
Objectives
Memorial Day at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio
Post one or more question(s) that you have about World War II.
The Student Pack contains resources for students who want to know more about World War II in general. Use students’ questions to provide some background about the war:
