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Women's Roles in WWII: The AAGPBL (All-American Girls Professional Baseball League)
What were women's roles during World War 2? They were varied and important! Rosie the Riveter symbolized the strength of the millions of women who left the home, entered the workforce, and filled the shoes of the men who were off fighting in the war. They kept the military supplied and the economy moving. At the same time, the “girls” of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League stepped up to the plate and into the cleats of the ballplayers sent overseas, to keep baseball, America’s favorite past-time, alive. Listen in to learn more about the AAGPBL and its impact.
Like what you hear but aren't sure how to use this in the classroom? Click here to download my free guide to Quick and Easy Ways to Use Podcasts in the Classroom. You'll be listening to your favorite podcast with your students tomorrow!
Looking for more resources on today's topic? Check out the following links:
- Pick up my listening guide specific to this episode here for an easy activity.
- The 1992 film, A League of Their Own is a fun classroom-friendly movie staring Geena Davis and Tom Hanks that students really enjoy. Pairing it with my guided reading and viewing guide makes for an easy sub plan! You can purchase the DVD here.
- The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Baseball League is a great book to inspire your young athlete. It includes photographs and beautiful illustrations. I highly recommend it!
- For younger readers I recommend Anybody's Game: Kathryn Johnston, the First Girl to Play Little League Baseball because it's never too early to teach children about girls following their dreams and breaking the gender barrier!
- Have you heard of Toni Stone? Look for an episode on her coming soon! In the mean time, check out The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone, the First Woman to Play Professional Baseball in the Negro League.
- I have too many recommendations for books about the roles of Women in World War II so I'll create a blog post about that soon and update the show notes!
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Written and produced by Rebeccah Glass Lowe and Rob Glass
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Rob Glass at Milkman Recording Studies, Indianapolis, IN
Theme Music: "Do Your Best" by Cam Melton
"Victory Song" performed by Emma Hall
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By Rebeccah Glass LoweWhat were women's roles during World War 2? They were varied and important! Rosie the Riveter symbolized the strength of the millions of women who left the home, entered the workforce, and filled the shoes of the men who were off fighting in the war. They kept the military supplied and the economy moving. At the same time, the “girls” of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League stepped up to the plate and into the cleats of the ballplayers sent overseas, to keep baseball, America’s favorite past-time, alive. Listen in to learn more about the AAGPBL and its impact.
Like what you hear but aren't sure how to use this in the classroom? Click here to download my free guide to Quick and Easy Ways to Use Podcasts in the Classroom. You'll be listening to your favorite podcast with your students tomorrow!
Looking for more resources on today's topic? Check out the following links:
- Pick up my listening guide specific to this episode here for an easy activity.
- The 1992 film, A League of Their Own is a fun classroom-friendly movie staring Geena Davis and Tom Hanks that students really enjoy. Pairing it with my guided reading and viewing guide makes for an easy sub plan! You can purchase the DVD here.
- The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Baseball League is a great book to inspire your young athlete. It includes photographs and beautiful illustrations. I highly recommend it!
- For younger readers I recommend Anybody's Game: Kathryn Johnston, the First Girl to Play Little League Baseball because it's never too early to teach children about girls following their dreams and breaking the gender barrier!
- Have you heard of Toni Stone? Look for an episode on her coming soon! In the mean time, check out The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone, the First Woman to Play Professional Baseball in the Negro League.
- I have too many recommendations for books about the roles of Women in World War II so I'll create a blog post about that soon and update the show notes!
Instagram: @historyfromroom213
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historyfromroom213
Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/History-From-Room-213
Website: https://www.historyfromroom213.com/
Written and produced by Rebeccah Glass Lowe and Rob Glass
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Rob Glass at Milkman Recording Studies, Indianapolis, IN
Theme Music: "Do Your Best" by Cam Melton
"Victory Song" performed by Emma Hall