The National D-Day Museum
945 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States
Phone: (504) 527-6012 ext. 333
Fax: (504) 527-6088
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Character Education, Social Studies/History
The National WWII Museum explores with your students the African American struggle against totalitarianism abroad and racism at home. Students meet Pearl Harbor hero Dorie Miller, the Montford Point Marines, the Tuskegee Airmen, and the seven African American Medal of Honor recipients. They learn about the struggle for racial equality in war factories and in the barracks and trace the historic path from segregation to integration in the military. An analysis of WWII-era African American poetry will get students thinking about issues of race, equality, and how we remember and teach history.
Program Format
1. We introduce the Museum in New Orleans2. Students briefly review African American contribution to American military3. Students learn about the Double V Campaign and analyze its meaning4. Students view images of African Americans on WWII battlefields and on the Home Front5. Students read and analyze a poem written by an African American during WWII to gain a deeper understanding of the African American experience of the time
Objectives
Students will learn the basic history of African Americans during WWII, both in the military and on the Home FrontStudents will gain a deeper appreciation for minority rights and minority struggles in American history. Students will learn how to analyze a primary document from the time period.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Character Education, Social Studies/History
The National WWII Museum explores with your students the African American struggle against totalitarianism abroad and racism at home. Students meet Pearl Harbor hero Dorie Miller, the Montford Point Marines, the Tuskegee Airmen, and the seven African American Medal of Honor recipients. They learn about the struggle for racial equality in war factories and in the barracks and trace the historic path from segregation to integration in the military. An analysis of WWII-era African American poetry will get students thinking about issues of race, equality, and how we remember and teach history.
Program Format
1. We introduce the Museum in New Orleans2. Students briefly review African American contribution to American military3. Students learn about the Double V Campaign and analyze its meaning4. Students view images of African Americans on WWII battlefields and on the Home Front5. Students read and analyze a poem written by an African American during WWII to gain a deeper understanding of the African American experience of the time
Objectives
Students will learn the basic history of African Americans during WWII, both in the military and on the Home FrontStudents will gain a deeper appreciation for minority rights and minority struggles in American history. Students will learn how to analyze a primary document from the time period.
National Standards to which this program aligns
NSS-USH.5-12.8 ERA 8: THE GREAT DEPRESSION AND WORLD WAR II (1929-1945)
Program Length: Regularly one hour, but can run longer for block-scheduled classes
By Request
By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
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The Museum accepts check, major credit cards, and school P.O.s
By Request
By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
The Museum accepts check, major credit cards, and school P.O.s
Cancellation Policy: We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 24 hours notice.
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