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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Teaching About Peace Through the Cranes of Hiroshima

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students listen to the story of "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes." They discuss the events of Hiroshima, effects of the bombing, and methods people can make a difference in achieving peace in the world. Students use orgami paper and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: 60th Anniversary of Hiroshima Bombing

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read " 60th Anniversary of Hiroshima Bombing," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

1,000 Cranes Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students improve their motor skills through cafeful folding, a discipline necessary in the practice of origami. They develop multicultural awareness by exploring Japanese history. Students improve their ability to follow directions...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

1,000 Cranes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students improve motor skills through careful folding, a discipline necessary in the practice of origami. They develop multicultural awareness by exploring Japanese history.
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Handout
Other

Kids' Peace Station: From Hiroshima

For Students 9th - 10th
The atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima had lasting and far reaching effects on all mankind! Learn about a young girl, Sadako, and her paper cranes as well as the Kids Peace Movement and building of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum for...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: A World of Stories: The Hiroshima Children's Peace Memorial

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Megan Hicks incorporates origami with storytelling to tell the true story behind the Children's Peace Memorial in Hiroshima, Japan.
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Website
Other

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: Hiroshima Peace Site

For Students 9th - 10th
A website dedicated to exploring the bombing of Hiroshima. This website focuses on the effects of the bombing on the society in Japan.