Victory Garden
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Curipod generated lesson: "Victory Garden". #8-10
jessica.pennington
Updated 5 months ago
1. Word cloud
120 seconds
What words do you think of when you hear the words victory and garden?
2. Slide
60 seconds
a small garden that was grown by citizens in their backyard, empty lots, and even rooftops during World War I and World War II to support the war effort.
Definition:
3. Slide
60 seconds
The purpose of a Victory Garden was to encourage citizens to grow their food to ensure food security during wartime when food supply chains were often disrupted.
Purpose
4. Open question
300 seconds
What are the benefits of a Victory Garden?
5. Slide
60 seconds
Victory Gardens were responsible for producing up to 40% of the fresh fruits and vegetables consumed in the United States during World War II. Victory Gardens provided much-needed vitamins and minerals to those on the war front, helping to reduce malnutrition. The U.S. Department of Agriculture produced a Victory Garden comic book in 1943 to promote the effort.
Did you know?
6. Slide
60 seconds
7. Poll
20 seconds
Victory Gardens were responsible for producing up to _______ of the fresh fruits and vegetables consumed in the United States during World War II.
- 60%
- 40%
- 80%
8. Slide
60 seconds
Victory Gardens originated during World War I in response to the need for increased food production to support the war effort.
9. Word cloud
60 seconds
When did Victory Gardens begin?
10. Slide
60 seconds
The U.S. government launched a campaign encouraging citizens to plant their gardens and grow their food, which became known as Victory Gardens.
11. Open question
180 seconds
Who grew victory gardens?
12. Slide
60 seconds
During World War II, Victory Gardens experienced a resurgence as the government launched a nationwide campaign to promote food production and conservation.
13. Open question
180 seconds
Why were Victory Gardens promoted?
14. Slide
60 seconds
The Victory Garden campaign was highly successful, and by the end of the war, over 20 million Victory Gardens had been planted across the country.
15. Drawings
450 seconds
If you were to plant a Victory Garden what would it look like?
16. Poll
60 seconds
What was the purpose of Victory Gardens during World War II?
- To supplement food rations and support the war effort
- To create beautiful gardens in public spaces
- To provide a source of income for farmers
17. Poll
60 seconds
What types of foods were typically grown in Victory Gardens?
- Fruits, vegetables, and herbs
- Meat and dairy products
- Grains and legumes
18. Poll
60 seconds
Which government agency encouraged American citizens to plant Victory Gardens during World War II?
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture
- The Federal Emergency Relief Administration
- The Works Progress Administration
19. Poll
60 seconds
Did people continue planting Victory Gardens after World War II ended?
- Yes, some people continued to plant them as a way to save money on groceries.
- No, interest waned after the war ended.
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