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 * 8th Grade Social Studies: NC/US History**

This theme is important for the adolescent years because it shows what people sacrifice during a lifetime, whether during war or not. This will help open their eyes to the importance of these events and help them to become a more productive US citizen. Knowing what was sacrificed during America's history it is very important for individuals to know because it teaches them what America, as a whole, has gone through. This theme will be composed of issues pertaining to WWl, roaring #|twenties and part of WWll.
 * Theme 1: The Things We Sacrifice**

Elanor D. Roosevelt- I chose her because she shows an important sacrifice. As a woman she took the role of her husbands legs. Sacrificing herself to ridicule and judgment. She overcame this all and was one of the most influential women throughout history. Adolescents would appreciate this, especially the young girls.
 * Individuals:**

Harlem Hell fighters- This was a group of African American fighters during World War ll. This shows how these individuals sacrificed their lives to protect the lives of people who were treating them wrong during this time. This is such a selfless sacrifice.

Anne Frank- Although she is not American, I think she is very influential. She literally sacrificed her life. Her story is all about sacrifice. Students will be able to relate to her because she is an adolescent herself.

Soldiers Journals- I chose these because having an actual journal from a soldier during WWl or #|WWII will be the perfect way to get inside their thoughts. This will give students a realistic account of a soldiers #|experience.
 * Texts:**

[[#|[[#|[[#|Draft Card]]]]]]]]- A draft card shows sacrifice very well. Considering #|young boys had to sign up for the draft shows how they had to sacrifice everything to serve their country unwillingly sometimes. Young boys should appreciate this.

Ration Card- The ration card shows what was going on back on the #|home front during the wars (WWI &WWll). Farmers had to sacrifice crops and people had to sacrifice it all to survive during these rough times. Many could relate to this, considering poverty or just hard times.

This theme covers technologies that we still use today, ex. #|car, #|phone, etc. Students will appreciate learning where these technologies originated from and how far we have come as a society. This also covers the WWl and WWll phases.
 * Theme 2: Technologies That Changed Us**

Henry Ford- He invented the car. Students #|love cars and they should be interested in how it was made.
 * Individuals:**

Alexander Graham Bell- He invented the telephone. Phones have come a long way. It is important to see how it all began.

Alexander Fleming- He created penicillin. This drug was big during the war.

Model T Car Ad- I think it would be interesting for the students to see an ad pertaining to the car; plus all the differences between the model t and the #|cars today.
 * Texts:**

Penicillin New Wonder Drug from Mold- This is an article that talks about the innovation of penicillin during the 20's. This is a different approach on technology and #|advancements.

KDKA First Broadcast (1920) YouTube- This will be an interesting thing to listen to. This will be a huge #|jump back in time and should really draw the kids in.

During the roaring #|twenties there were a lot of changes in the #|culture of America. This shaped America differently and quickly.
 * Theme 3: #|Culture Back #|Home**


 * Individuals:**

Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald- She was a notorious flapper.

Al Capone- Famous gangster during this time.

CoCo Chanel- She changed fashion.

OPT: Mickey Mouse

Diary of a Flapper in the 1920's- This will just give more insight on the life of a flapper.
 * Texts:**

Jazz Song Lyrics- This will be cool to compare to the music today. Music during the 20's was a huge part of their #|culture. I would also #|play the song.

Indian Citizenship Act of 1924: This is one of the examples of #|culture change. This included Indians as citizens.

This theme is important because agriculture was an important source of #|economy during WWl, the roaring 20's and WWll. Agriculture also went through a lot of changes as well.
 * Theme 4: Agriculture**


 * Individuals:**

Governor O. Max Gardner: He was governor in NC from 1929-1933. He was determined to improve agriculture in NC.

Benjamin Holt: He manufactured tractor which were very beneficial to farmers. (1890)

Milo Perkins & #|Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace: First [[#|Food]] Stamp]], Program benefited people on relief to buy food. (1939)


 * Texts:**

FSA: #|result of New Deal, 1933. Assistance to farmers

Farm Boy Journal: http://www.sanjuanjournal.com/lifestyle/42337097.html - This gives a good insight on the conditions.

Farm Family Letter: https://www.stlouisfed.org/~/media/Files/PDFs/Great-Depression/FarmFamilyLetter1904-1931.pdf - Good insight as well on the conditions of the farmers.

As citizens we need to be aware of the politics that shaped the World Wars and what triggered them. Also, politics #|play such an important role in history.
 * Theme 5: Politics**


 * Individuals:**

#|Woodrow Wilson: President (1913-1921) Wanted to keep the US neutral. Lead through WWl. Advocate for peace.

Franklin D. Roosevelt: President during the Great Depression, (1933-1945)

Harry S. Truman: President (1945-1953) Decided to drop the Atomic Bomb.


 * Texts:**

New Deal: Important plan during the great depression

Campaign against Roosevelt: https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-by-era/new-deal/resources/campaigning-against-franklin-roosevelt%E2%80%99s-third-term-1940 - Students could get insight on campaigns.

Campaign fro Roosevelt: http://www.bidsquare.com/l/38/fd-roosevelt-uncle-sam-re-election-poster- Another #|view for students

Race is something that is still around today. We face it in our daily lives and are affected by it just as much. Teaching about racial issues during the Roaring 20's, World Wars, and the approach of the Civil Rights movement will be beneficial and also help one understand the evolution of race.
 * Theme 5: Evolution of Race and the Issues that arise.**


 * Individuals:**

Klu #|Klux Klan: This was a violent group that attacked the African American population or basically anyone that did not believe in the same beliefs as them.

Dr. Ossian Sweet: Doctor who was sued for "killing" a white male.

Marcus Garvey: Brought the UNIA to the United States from Jamaica. Individual and racial pride.

W.E.B. Du bois: African American activist. Believed that African Americans needed to take a stand. He was very assertive.

Emmet Till: An African American boy who was killed. His story alone is very touching.


 * Texts:**

Jim Crow Laws: These laws put restraints on the African American population

The Sweet Case: An African American doctor, Dr. Ossian Sweet. This is his court case due to racial conflict.

Article- African Americans, Impact of the Great Depression on: http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/uhic/ReferenceDetailsPage/DocumentToolsPortletWindow?displayGroupName=Reference&jsid=7812016b5ea4d6684ea4837e2c6ef921&action=2&catId=&documentId=GALE%7CCX3404500017&u=sand55832&zid=b57acc008e359910d5c24de390bb447b - This has awesome information about the African American perspective during the Great Depression and after.