The Tuskegee Airmen Phenomenon

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

4

Overview

In this video from KnowItAll.org, students learn the story of the Tuskegee Airman is, even more, a story about America than about a group of determined young African American men and women in the late 30’s and early 40’s. In this edition of CONNECTIONS, you will discover more about this remarkable event.

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 4

SS10.4.13

Describe the economic and social impact of World War II on Alabamians, including entry of women into the workforce, increase in job opportunities, rationing, utilization of Alabama’s military installations, military recruitment, the draft, and a rise in racial consciousness.

UP:SS10.4.13

Vocabulary

  • analyze
  • justify
  • workforce
  • rationing
  • draft
  • strategic
  • Tuskegee Airmen
  • victory garden
  • recruit
  • segregation
  • discrimination

Knowledge

Students know:
  • How World War II impacted Alabama economically and socially.
  • Women played an important role in the military.
  • Racial tensions affected Alabamians on the homefront.
  • The importance of the Tuskegee Airmen.
  • The involvement of Alabamians in the War Effort varied from helping on the homefront to volunteering or being drafted to serve in combat.
  • Alabama had important military bases during WWII including Redstone Arsenal, Fort Rucker, Fort McClellan, and Craig Air Force Base.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Describe the economic and social impact of World War II on Alabamians, including the entry of women into the workforce, increase in job opportunities, rationing, utilization of Alabama's military installations, military recruitment, the draft, and a rise in racial consciousness.
  • Identify Alabama participants in World War II, including the Tuskegee Airmen and women in the military.
  • Locate military bases in Alabama, including Redstone Arsenal, Fort Rucker, Fort McClellan, and Craig Air Force Base.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Even though WWII was being fought on foreign soil, it still impacted the social and economic lives of Alabamians in many ways.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

Other

License Type

BY-NC-ND

Resource Provider other

KnowItAll.org

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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