What does it take to be in the military? An interesting video shows pupils the training and procedures used to turn civilians into United States soldiers during World War II.  

Concepts

warfare, wars, military history, world war ii, american history

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to introduce military training during WWII
• Have learners compile lists of training procedures used by the military based on what they saw in the video

Classroom Considerations

• The theme of war may not be appropriate for all ages

Pros

• The video uses primary sources such as photos to increase engagement
• Footage also highlights women's roles in military service during WWII

Cons

• None