The primary source sets below contain materials integrated into the lesson plans as well as supplementary documents and photos. Each set is accompanied by a Teacher’s Guide containing brief historical context, teaching suggestions, relevant NGSS and Florida Standards, and links to online resources.
(Teacher’s Guide for Rationing and Victory Gardens)
This document explains the rationing system.
This press release was designed for publication prior to Thanksgiving in 1942.
This press release encourages pet owners to modify the amount of red meat fed to dogs and cats.
This brochure encourages farmers to grow, process, and store their home meat supply.
The War Food Administration encouraged citizens to plant Victory Gardens.
(Teacher’s Guide for Civil Defense)
Letter from the Escambia County Defense Council chairman of transportation and communications.
Document from the State Defense Council of Florida.
The Sniff Kit was designed to provide an easy and safe method of identifying the five principal gases used in chemical warfare.
Telegram regarding blackout procedures in Jacksonville.
Telegram to the State Defense Council.
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