A selection of WWII posters with lesson plans and analysis tools from the National Archives and Records Administration.
Type of Material:
A collection of poster images with descriptive text, lesson plans, and forms.
Recommended Uses:
United States history survey course and/or course on World War II.
Technical Requirements:
None.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
How war propaganda tries to influence citizens in both positive and negative ways. The site also addresses the negative effects of racial prejudice.
Target Student Population:
Upper level high school, college survey courses.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Some basic knowledge about WWII
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The site offers eleven posters and one sound file based on a 1994-95 exhibit at the National Archives. The posters are divided into two parts with 5 posters each. The site is entered via the famous "Uncle Sam Wants You" poster. Images are clear and colorful. These are great visuals with strong messages.
Concerns:
none
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The sites is designed for use by high schools students because information is provided on how to use the posters for state standards testing. An eight-question form is provided in pdf format to facilitate faculty use of the posters. The site offers additional teaching activities with evaluation worksheets for written documents, photographs, cartoons, maps, artifacts, motion pictures, and sound recordings. The site is divided into the following historical periods: 1754-1820s, 1801-1861, 1850-1877, 1870-1900, 1890-1930, 1929-1945, 1945-1970s, and 1969-present. Each historical period offers resources to enhance the study of United States History to meet state testing requirements. The posters should attract students who are more visually centered.
Concerns:
none
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The site is easy to navigate.
Concerns:
It is possible to fall into other areas on the site as the site content is much larger than just poster art.
Other Issues and Comments:
None This is a fairly simple site but works very well as a teaching aid.
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