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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

World War II: The Pacific

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the events in the pacific during World War II. In this World War II lesson, students use reference material to access information about significant locations in the War. Student debate the use of the atomic bomb to end...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Oral History Memoirs of American Experiences in Japan

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students identify the process of producing an oral history/documentary. Students analyze and synthesize information and memoirs as a valuable tool for exploring the past using primary resources. Students differentiate facts of historical...
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Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Victory in the Pacific

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the accompanying site to the PBS film "Victory in the Pacific." Information provided includes maps by which students can trace the war, eyewitness stories, and discussions by historians.
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Article
ibiblio

Ibiblio: The Silent War Against the Japanese Navy

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive article which chronicles the efforts of U.S. Naval intelligence to read the secret radio messages of the Japanese Navy.
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Handout
War Times Journal

War Times Journal: The Pacific War: A World War Ii Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides a concise summary of the major events/battles of the Pacific War from the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor to the surrender of Japan in August 1945.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Pacific Theatre vs. European Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
Interview with Stephen Ambrose about the two WWII theatres and Gen. MacArthur's complaints about a lack of funding for the war in the Pacific.