This week, our history students at Farmington High engaged in an insightful assignment focusing on World War II. Their task involved exploring how various groups experienced the war by closely examining specific objects from that period. To enhance their understanding, students had the unique opportunity to analyze authentic artifacts from World War II.
These artifacts were generously provided to Farmington High by the National WWII Museum as part of their “Operation Foot Locker” program. The collection included clothing, pocket guides, instruments, and various items from the era, ranging from parachute fragments to maps and identification tags. Additionally, our FHS WWII Museum featured magazines and yearbooks from that time, courtesy of the FHS Library.
During the assignment, students, currently immersed in the study of this historical period, were guided to handle the items with care, using gloves. They were encouraged to select an artifact from either the War in the Pacific or the War in Europe and reflect on how the global conflict continues to impact our world today.
Special thanks to our Social Studies educators, Mr. Daniel Bassing and Mr. Tyson Uselman, for their thoughtful efforts in creating this valuable opportunity for our students. Huge thanks to the National WWII Museum, FHS, and the FHS Library for providing this enriching experience for our students.
About Operation Foot Locker
The National WWII Museum presents Operation Footlocker, a program that provides schools across the country with unique hands-on opportunities to explore the history and lessons of World War II by analyzing wartime artifacts. These traveling trunks are designed to supplement WWII education in the classroom.