Lesson plan

From Pearl Harbor to the Rise of Mushrooms: World War II in the Pacific


GeoHistory GeoLiteracy GeoSTEM ELL

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).

Duration

4 class periods

Author

Barbara
Porell

Standards

17: How to apply geography to interpret the past

Teacher Instructions

PorellPearlT.pdf (182.69 KB)

Student Materials

PorellPearlS.pdf (500.89 KB)
pacificrim.pdf (434.53 KB)
OCR_Labeled.pdf (534.04 KB)

Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners

Supplemental Files