WWII Era
1940s Education Standards
Practical education for citizenship and wartime needs. Emphasis on American values and democracy.
6
Standards
25
Hours/Week
48
Total Skills
8th
Grade Level
WWII dominated everything. Schools supported war effort. Post-war, GI Bill transformed higher education access.
Key Characteristics
- War-influenced curriculum
- Life adjustment education peaks
- Victory gardens and war efforts in schools
- Democratic citizenship emphasized
- Women entered workforce, changed expectations
Notable Educators
- Charles Prosser
- James B. Conant
- Ralph Tyler
Standards by Subject
General mathematics combining arithmetic review with pre-algebra and geometry. Emphasis on practical applications for daily life and future careers.
Blend of classic and contemporary literature with growing emphasis on reading for information and practical purposes.
Functional writing for real purposes combined with continued attention to mechanics and grammar. Personal expression balanced with practical skills.
American history from colonization to present with emphasis on democracy and American ideals. WWII context influenced themes.
Applied science emphasizing practical applications and scientific principles relevant to modern life. WWII influenced technology topics.
Global geography with emphasis on regions, resources, and international relationships. WWII context dominated geographic study.
Simply Charlotte Mason
Complete curriculum based on Charlotte Mason's methods (1880s-1920s): living books, nature study, narration, copywork.
Classical Conversations
Classical homeschool community program using memorization, discussion, and rhetoric. Based on historical Trivium model.
Great Books Academy
Online courses based on the Great Books tradition. Read and discuss primary sources from Western civilization.
Fifty Famous Stories Retold
Classic stories from history (King Alfred, William Tell, etc.) used to teach both reading and history.