Lesson plan

We Gotta Get Out of This Place: Escape From Papago Park, Phoenix, Arizona

GeoHistory GeoLiteracy Legacy

Description

In this lesson, students will learn about one example
of how geography is a strong factor in historical
events. This lesson includes a great story about how
World War II German prisoners of war (POWs) were
housed at Papago Park in Phoenix, Arizona. And
how maps influenced the escape attempt made by
prisoners.

Duration

2 class periods

Author

John

Halverson

Standards

1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information
6: How culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions
17: How to apply geography to interpret the past

Teacher Instructions

HalversonPapagoT.pdf (114.32 KB)

Student Materials

HalversonPapagoS.pdf (159.02 KB)

Maps_Images.ppt (3.01 MB)

AZTOPO.PDF (445.8 KB)

Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners

Supplemental Files

RR_1940.pdf (503.01 KB)