Curated OER
It's Up for Debate
Young scholars work together to research issues surrounding World War II. They review the decisions that were made at the time. They participate in a debate and how those decisions maintained world peace.
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Categories of Cold War Histiography
While the objective is to provide an overview of the Cold War in preparation for further study, this resource addresses the topic at a rather advanced level, and might need its own introductory lesson plan. The handouts include terms...
Curated OER
Following the Footsteps of Einstein
Students inquire about creating inventions. In this inventions lesson plan, students read the biography of Albert Einstein and discuss ethics. Students brainstorm ideas that will change their community.
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World War II in the Pacific and the End of the War
Students study the World War in the Pacific. In this Geography lesson, students develop an awareness of key issues and events from the conflict. Students write a well-organized essay describing this event.
Curated OER
What Was the Cold War About?
Young scholars explore a website to gather some first impressions of the Cold War era and its impact on Canadian society and politics. They, in groups, answer questions about the Cold War on a worksheet imbedded in this plan.
Curated OER
The Halifax Explosion: Who Was Responsible?
Learners investigate who or what was most responsible for the tragedy of the Halifax Explosion.
Curated OER
Nuclear Chemistry: How Does It Affect Me?
Eleventh graders study the different areas of nuclear chemistry. In this energy and critical thinking instructional activity students study radiation, nuclear energy and weapons then divide into groups and create a poster.
Curated OER
The Arms Race - From the Beginning to the End
Ninth graders focus on the political and technological developments of the Cold War. They, in groups, read and summarize the speech they are given. They should provide a short presentation based on their interpretation.
Curated OER
Environment: Mock Trial
Students role-play a trial regarding the taking of family property for a new water purification plant. Among the roles are the judge, attorneys, witnesses, plaintiff, mayor, and jury members. Once both sides present their case, the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The Atomic Bomb and the Nuclear Age
A collection that uses primary sources to explore the Atomic Bomb and the Nuclear Age it started.
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: The Atomic Bomb
[Free Registration/Login Required] How necessary was it for the United States to drop the atomic bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima in World War II? In this lesson, students will study varying accounts and develop their own opinions of...
OpenStax
Open Stax: World War Ii 1941 1945: The Pacific Theater and the Atomic Bomb
Looks at America's involvement in the Pacific Campaign, and the decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan and the impact it had.
Science Struck
Science Struck: History of the Atomic Bomb
Describes the history of the invention of the atomic bomb, its use in World War II against Japan, the impact on people who were targetted by it, the immediate and long-term impact on generations of people, the effect on communications,...
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb
In-depth analysis of the decision to create and drop the atomic bomb on Japan during World War II. Includes details on the Interim Committee.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: The Manhattan Project and the Atomic Bomb
In 1945, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, ending World War II.
Read Works
Read Works: World War Two the Atomic Bomb
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the creation of the atomic bomb. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Manhattan Project and the Atomic Bomb
Discusses the Manhattan Project of the United States which worked on developing nuclear weapons during World War II. It led to the two atomic bombs that were dropped on Japan in August 1945, ending the war with Japan.
Other
Nuclearfiles.org: Chronology on Decision to Bomb
This detailed chronology of the events and communication of 1945-1946 shows Truman's role in the process of the decision to drop the world's first atomic bomb used in warfare upon Hiroshima and then the second upon Nagasaki. Also...
Other
Atom Central: History Leading to the Creation of the Atomic Bomb
Find out about historical events leading to the creation of the atomic bomb, beginning with ancient history.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History for Kids: The Atomic Bomb
Kids learn about the history of the Atomic Bomb during World War II. Dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki of Japan to end WW2.
University of California
University of California, Los Angeles: Children of the Atomic Bomb
In his own words, an American physician describes the devastating effects of the atomic bomb dropped in Nagasaki during World War II. Included is an online collection of images of the aftermath, videos, lesson plans, oral history...
Stanford University
Sheg:document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: New Deal and World War Ii
[Free Registration/Login Required] An inclusive unit on the New Deal and World War II with lessons about Social Security, the Zoot Suit Riots, the Dust Bowl, Mexican migration in the 1930s, the atomic bomb, Japanese internment, and the...
Digital History
Digital History: The Decision to Drop the Bomb [Pdf]
The day before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt gave the go-ahead to scientists to develop an atomic bomb. This site gives a good overview of the war in the Pacific against Japan, the increasing successes of the...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: The Atomic Bomb
Provides interesting information, history, and facts on the Atomic Bomb and its use during WWII.