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Social Studies - 5th Grade
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Standard 5
Students will address the causes, consequences and implications of the emergence of the United States as a world power.
Objective 1
Describe the role of the United States during World War I, The Great Depression, and World War II.
 
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  • Impact of World War I on the United States
    After reading about World War I, students will decide which event had the most impact on the United States.

    Enduring Understanding - The United States emerged as a world power with influence which spanned the globe.

    Essential Question - How did World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II change the United States in the 20th century?

 
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  • On the Home Front
    This page contains 4 EDSITEment lessons in which students investigate how non-combatants contributed to the war effort during World War II and are then invited to reflect on how young people can contribute to the solution of contemporary national problems. Students will also investigate how posters were used to encourage home front efforts during World War II.

 

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