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From Pearl Harbor to the Rise of Mushrooms: World War II in the Pacific
GeoHistory
GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
ELL
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Description:
The reasons for a country to develop and eventually use atomic bombs or weapons of mass destruction have been questioned. In this lesson, students will use primary sources and be able to explain America’s reasons for developing and using such weapons to end World War II. This lesson contains strategies for diverse learners (ELLs).
Author:
Barbara Porell
Grade Range:
7-8
Duration:
4 class periods
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Teacher Instructions:
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Materials to Assist Teachers and English Language Learners:
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Standards
National Geography Standards:
17: How to apply geography to interpret the past
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