Theme: |
World War II and Geography
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Grades: |
9 - 12
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Subject: |
Social Studies
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Duration: |
Two class periods
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Standards
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Florida State Standards
- Use political maps to describe changes in boundaries and governance throughout American history.
- Analyze the use of atomic weapons during World War II and the aftermath of the bombings.
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.
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Objectives: |
Students will:
- Read Chapter 3 of Left for Dead: A Young Man’s Search for Justice for the USS Indianapolis by Pete Nelson.
- Identify reasons why Japan attacked the United States in World War II.
- Identify reasons why the United States attacked Japan in World War II.
- Explain the role of the USS Indianapolis in World War II.
- Use a map to identify countries, territories and islands that were affected during World War II.
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