There's Only How Much? Rationing in World War II

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There's Only How Much? Rationing in World War II

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During World War II, all Americans experienced rationing of food, gasoline, and other products in short supply, regardless of their financial status. Being thrifty was the patriotic thing to do. The purpose of this lesson is to afford students the opportunity to address the experience of rationing and reflect upon its impact on the lives of young people their age.

Education Levels:

2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Subject:

Economics, Civics, United States History

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

The National First Ladies' Library

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Keywords:

Shortages, Patriotism, Rationing, Second World War, World War II

Mediator:

Elementary school teachers

Publisher:

The National First Ladies' Library

Contributor:

Bette Brooks

Is Part Of:

http://www.firstladies.org

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Civics, History, Economics

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

NCTE-IRA Standards for the English Language Arts (1996)

12. Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).

Conforms To

NCTE-IRA Standards for the English Language Arts (1996)

7. Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing problems. They gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources (e.g., print and nonprint texts, artifacts, people) to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience.

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