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Schools in the 1940's must have been one of the most difficult times of all because the school itself wasn't the biggest and since it was war time they didn't have the right amount of money to increase the size so, when a bomb raid came in, they had to cram into the air raid shelters as fast as possible. At the time kids were worried about what had been going on and so did the teachers. The bombing could happen randomly so all teachers were always worried about what could go wrong. This photo shows how the students and the teachers just wait there and hide in the bomb raid shelter. People felt hopeless.

-Carter Tran and Arthur Shi

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You probably think that people in the middle of war would finally treat African Americans properly, right? Well you are...CORRECT!!! African American Pittsburgh people had more opportunities than ever. They could work at jobs without being called names. They also felt happier about not having any "Shut Doors" on their faces. Discover more about how people treated African Americans better in Pittsburgh.

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You would probably think that people living through a war would have a better community, you are... CORRECT!!! The African American Pitsuburgers had more opportunities and were treated more fairly. Thanks to Pitsuburg more African Americans felt happier and didn't have "Shut Doors" on thier faces.

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Sharini Nigam & Sophia Zondoros - Pd. 8/9

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Family life was tough in Pennsylvania in the 1940's as many families were poor. It was during the great depression as many families worked many jobs but still got minimum wage. The fact that the great depression hit many families it also made kids who worked to 3 million. So families barely saw each other. Families still tried to gather up for dinner at least once a week. Kids loved playing outside in Pennsylvania but now days kids like us play more games than going outside. Being in the 1940s was tough as if you were born during that time, the great depression probably hit you and your jobs.

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Family life in 1940's in Pennsylvania was tough because some parents had to mine coal for money with a small wage. So when they had the chance children loved playing outside instead of us people nowadays playing games instead of going outside. So these jobs were tough and they barely got to see family so when they had the chance they loved spending time with their family. Plus even kids had jobs at the age of 10 by the time in 1945 the amount went to 3 million kids that worked especially mining in coal mines who were kids that were at the age of 14. These things happened with minimum wage because of the great depression which made many families poor.

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Have you ever wondered how families in the 1940s were compared to your family today? In the 1940s, 90% of people lived in family households. During the 1940s, families couldn’t live a normal life without worrying and fearing for themselves and their children. Separation between families also happened, families were forced to be seperated and either killed or turned into slaves. Family time was never taken for granted in the 1940s and used  radio for entertainment. To conclude, life in the 1940s was tough and you should always be grateful that you didn’t  live in the 1940s right now

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Women working in an office taking their husbands job.

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In the 1940's women had to replace men's jobs since they had to fight in war for their country. This officially led to pulling the United States out of the "Great Depression" They were also very low on supplies such as water, food, clothing. This means the women had to farm, cook, and trade. They not only had to work, they also had to take care of their children. This was very hard for them to do all at once. It was also hard for men to leave and trust them to take their jobs.

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During 1940 many school practiced bomb evacuation drills. Most kids childhoods were nothing but war. There was a money shortage so many schools were left unfinished. Think about how you would feel if you were constantly fearing for your life? There was one teacher teaching most students. Only the basics were taught

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Women were doing laundry and cooking in the 1940's (The man has nothing to with it)

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The 1940's were filled by World War II, the Holocaust, atomic bombs, and the beginning of the Cold War. Women were more needed in working areas because they needed to replace the men who went to war. Wartime production started at the U.S. out of the Great Depression. Upon their return, the GI Bill excepted soldiers to a college education.

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Michelle Yuan and Elizabeth Han / Period 8/9

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Some things that people do to pass the time in the 1940's were watching movies, going to sporting events, listening to the radio, going to friends parties, and spending time outside. Sometimes teens would try to go to the movies every Friday or Saturday night.

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This is a picture of a school in the 1940's. Not that many children got proper education because there weren't many teachers who were trained properly. They also didn't get paid properly. When World War II happened, schools started struggling to keep them running.

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Annalise Loo and Anika Krishnaraj- Pd 8/9

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Find out how hospitals in Western Pennsylvania were like during the 1940s. This post explains what technology they had and used in the 1940s that is different from today. This post also shows that there were women who worked at hospitals. Learn about how they ran hospitals in the 1940s and how being in a older time period affected their methods to work.

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Fahad Kashif, James Zhang, and Joshua Van pelt

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A house in the 1940s that has a horse and wagon.

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A fairly large house that belong decently wealthy and sized family. For transportation, the must have used a horse wagon. It seems as if they had fairly large property. Based on these picture, it looks like larger house were much more common back then.

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Spencer Ho, Andy Martinez, & Carson Hui - Pd. 8/9

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For black people Pittsburgh, it was amazing times, or at least the best it had been. This time was when companies and factories could do things without the nuisance of the government. Skilled to unskilled workers got hired and African Americans flooded into Pennsylvania.

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Explore the schools in the 1940s.

Imagine having 35-40 students in your class From the morning to evening you will spend about 11 hours doing work eight hours of school and three - four hours of homework each night. Even though they had lunchtime it didn't mean everyone had lunch. The photo explains what a school can look like in the 1940s, but just because the school was big, it didn't mean that a lot of kids went to school.

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from its beginning Pennsylvania ranked as a leading agriculture area and produced cir pluses for export, adding to its wealth. famlies had to work ogether to produce foods so they dont starve they had to take care of animals like cows, and chickens to get milk and eggs.

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Explore people's lives in the 1940s during World War II in Western Pennsylvania. People's live changed drastically after America contributed in the War. Steel, metal and other raw materials were in short supply. People's clothing was also very stylish in the 1940's. They wore all sorts of dresses and hats.

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Come and explore the hard times schools had to live through during the great depression.

The great depression was a hard time for school buildings because some were left unfinished because there was no money to fund them.

Money was tight in the great depression. Lunch for schools was hard to afford.

This post indicates how hard it was for schools to manage in this horrible time.

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In 1940 schools started getting worse. Even though they taught many subjects that we study today, the demand for skilled teachers started to rise. In fact, schools were so desperate, they started to hire poor quality teachers which caused thousands of American children to not get proper education. Though during World War II many public schools were struggling, the universities that were conducting specialized research got funded by the federal government. This boosted the university's revenues.

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Find out about how life was in Rural Western Pennsylvania during World War II. The photo explains how the streets looked in the 1940's. Discover how, most of the building was made out of brick, how adults went to work and what their jobs were and how kids went to school, and how world war II affected this.

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Jason Alishayev and Evan Cavaliere (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ

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Explore the exquisite landscape and nature of rural Western Pennsylvania in the 1940's.

You shall discover the amazing wildlife, impressive agriculture, and how the agriculturally wealthy people of Western Pennsylvania used to live. This post will describe not only the way the people thrived, but will also venture into the astonishing life and environment around them.

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Lauren Quan and Alyssa Lotongkhum 🙃 Pd. 7/8 

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Children that lived in Rural Western Pennsylvania in the 1940s had a very different experience from us. They had a one room school and had only one teacher. They did repeat the Pledge of Allegiance even back then and sang songs in the morning. During recess, they played many games like tag, softball, marbles, and more. Back in the classroom, kids would learn to read, write, and do math pretty similar to what we do but we have a few others. Overall, the school life back then has its similarities and differences from today.

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The Historical Dilettante: Pittsburgh's Central High School in the 1940s.

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Explore how schools work in the 1940s. The time where homework came back and kids were at their best without electronic technology playing traditional games. This was around the time of world war 2 and the Great Depression. Schools were better funded, more productive, and evolved greatly as the curriculum had been well thought.

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Have you ever imagined what family life was like in the 1940 ´ s? Families would come together and listen to their daily news/radio. Not many families owned their own car so it was hard to go out and socialize with other people. Even though it ´ s hard for families to socialize they try to go out at least once a week. Family time was never taken for granted. Children love to go outside and play with their friends by riding their bikes, exploring the neighborhood, and even climbing trees!

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In a family the men, women, and all children work together to produce foods for their good. Women took care of the animals such as cows, poultry, the swine and other farm animals.

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Jaxon and Konstantinos Vavasis Period 7/8

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One room schools in rural Pennsylvania were often poorly ventilated, badly equipped, over crowded and noisy. Attendance was poor. Children were often kept home to work in the field or barn. The school year was short, often only 3-4 months long. Teachers were poorly paid, they received $18 a month. (cray cray!)

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What was a poor family's life like in rural western Pennsylvania in the 1940s? Learn about how poor families interacted and how they kept the selves entertained. This post shows a poor family all together reading a book. This photo shows a rather large family, and one can infer that poor families were rather large. This photo also shows the type of clothing they were and how they were all connecting as a family, something that rich families weren't seen doing a lot. Do you think that rich families had a better life because they had more money?

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What was a rich family's life like in rural western Pennsylvania in the 1940's? Learn about how rich families interacted and how they kept themselves entertained.This post shows a small rich family living in Pennsylvania. This post also demonstrates the clothing people wore, and the size of the family. One can infer that this was one's immediate family. Lastly, all of these people looked serious. It didn't seem like having fun. Do you think that poor families enjoyed themselves more because they weren't worrying about money.

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This is a photo of a school from the 1940s in Pennsylvania. Schools in the 1940s were better organized and better funded and more standardized across the country. They teach such subjects as literature, art, and history. There was little to no homework.

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They called it "a farmer's heaven," "the best poor man's country," "the breadbasket of America," and a place where servants could become rich men. Blessed with a mild climate, plentiful rainfall, and rich soils.

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Schenley High School, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. This school building features a distinctive triangular plan and rounded corners. It represents an early example of a school built to accommodate the innovative.

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The Great Depression altered the context of school reform and school building. Many schools had been left unfinished, since there was not enough money left to fund the schools. When there was enough money to start to build schools again, there had been new and different way of life that had been not used before the Great Depression. Due to a growing population, there had to be more modifications to the schools to accommodate for more and more students.

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American Education was transformed in the 1940's. It became better organized, better funded, and more common throughout the countries.

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A family photo in the 1940s in Pennsylvania. This was how life was in the early 1940s. It's a poor family. This family lived an a farm for years and often slept in the barn, which was normal at the time.

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Understand the significance of agriculture in shaping the landscape and livelihoods of rural communities. This post delves into the farming techniques, crops grown, and the role of land use in the socio-economic development of the area. Discover the challenges and innovations of 1940s agricultural practices.

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Embark on a journey through the rich biodiversity of rural Western Pennsylvania in the 1940s. Learn about the common plant species, wildlife, and how the locals interacted with their natural surroundings. This post also discusses the conservation efforts and how the landscape has changed over time.

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Gain insights into the backbone of rural economies in the 1940s - local businesses. This post highlights the importance of general stores, blacksmiths, and other small businesses in supporting the local community and fostering a sense of self-reliance. Understand how these businesses adapted to the changes of the era.

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Explore the heart of community life through the lens of social gatherings. From barn raisings to church picnics, discover how these events strengthened community bonds and provided much-needed respite from the labor of daily life. Learn about the traditions that have been passed down through generations.

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Dive into the education system of the 1940s in rural America. Understand the structure of a typical school day, the subjects taught, and the unique challenges faced by students and teachers alike. This post sheds light on one-room schoolhouses and the value placed on education within tight-knit communities.

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Discover how families in rural Western Pennsylvania lived during the 1940s. This post explores the routines, hardships, and simple pleasures of daily life during this era. Learn about the farming practices, the role of community gatherings, and how world events like World War II affected local lives.