Alabama Social Studies SS24.5.10a

Social Studies5th GradeWorld War II

The Standard

SS24.5.10: Describe how Alabamians contributed to the war effort during World War II.

Explain Alabama’s contributions to military production during World War II.

2024 Alabama Course of Study: Social Studies

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students identify goods made in Alabama during World War II. They explain how ships built in Mobile and steel made in Birmingham helped the military.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student can name Mobile as a shipbuilding center and Birmingham as a steelmaking center. They can explain that ships carried troops and supplies, while steel was used to make military equipment.
Common Misconceptions: Students may say Alabama's wartime role was only sending soldiers to fight. They may also confuse building ships in Mobile with using the port to load ships.
How to Assess It: On an exit ticket, ask: What did workers make in Mobile and Birmingham during World War II, and how did each product help the military?

Lesson moves

Give pairs an Alabama map, paper ship cutouts, and steel labels; have them place and explain each item at Mobile or Birmingham.
Ask students to write two sentences answering: Why did the military need both ships and steel?
Give students place, product, and use cards to match, then have partners explain each set aloud.
Show a photo of today's Port of Mobile and ask students how loading a cargo ship differs from building one for war.

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