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PowerPacks for US History  |  World War II: The Home Front
	A. PowerPack: World War II Home Front The PowerPack includes the PowerPoint® presentation with Teacher Notes, Document Analysis set and Internet Activities for this unit focusing on the major effects of U.S. entry into war on American society at home – including the draft, war production, new opportunities for women and minority groups, and treatment of Japanese-Americans. PRICE: $39.85
	B. PowerPoint® Only: World War II Home Front This unit focuses on the impact of World War II at home. Topics include the impact of the draft, the role of women, desegregation of the workplace, the economics of scarcity and the internment of Japanese Americans. 47 Slides. PRICE: $19.95
	C. Document Analysis Set Only: World War II Home Front Documents include Activity 1: Japanese Internment - Executive Order 9066; Majority opinion Korematsu v. US; Dissenting opinion Korematsu v. US. Activity 2: African Americans in WWII - Fighting discrimination at home and toward a desegregated workforce photo analysis; Executive Order 8802. Activity 3: Women in the War Effort - analysis of recruiting posters. Activity 4: Rationing, Victory Gardens and Recycling - poster and photo analysis. Activity 5: Preparing for War - Draft Drawing and War Production Board photo analysis. 45 pages. PRICE: $9.95
	D. Internet Activities Only: World War II Home Front Activity 1:US Special Fighting Forces; Activity 2: Political Cartoons - A Nation at War; Activity 3: WWII Posters - Signs of the Times; Activity 4: The Second Great Migration - African Americans During WWII; Activity 5: Rosie the Riveter - Women Working During World War II. Unit contains teacher briefings, student handouts and suggested responses. 44 pages. PRICE: $9.95