Stanford University
Iwo Jima
What does the American flag represent to different people? An interesting assessment is a useful tool for teaching about primary sources. Academics analyze a photo of the flag raising at Iwo Jima to explain its significance to history....
US National Archives
WWII: The Pacific 1939-45 – Iwo Jima
Of the images that have permeated history to define American courage, perseverance, and patriotism, the 1945 photograph of United States Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima is one of the most well known. After researching the pivotal...
Curated OER
Iwo Jima: Forgotten Valor
Students explore the nature of island combat on Iwo Jima during World War II. They examine the association between the Pacific Theater of World War II and Iwo Jima. Students evaluate Charles Lindberg's oral history, propaganda posters,...
Curated OER
Comparing Visual Interpretations and Actual Events: War & Battle
A Venn Diagram is used to compare artistic and historical representations of a single event. Young analysts view the provided images, read textbook descriptions, and discuss the validity of each representation in terms of bias and...
Curated OER
Memorandum Regarding the Enlistment of Navajo Indians
Students examine the Navajo dictionary used by the U.S. military in W.W. II. They role-play Navajo messengers and Marine Corp staff. They research the Battle of Iwo Jima and confirm or discount the claim that Navajos made the victory...
Curated OER
Pacific War Timeline
Learners visit the George Bush Gallery of the Pacific War where they complete a timeline of important events. Prior to the visit, they create a blank timeline from 1937 to 1945 and fill in events discovered at the museum. After the...
Curated OER
Rhetoric and War
Students examine the relationship between rhetoric and war. For this history of war lesson, students analyze paintings, photographs, movies, and articles that paint an opinionated picture of war. Students discuss...
Curated OER
Why do wars occur?
Understanding the causes of war is one way (possibly) to prevent it. World War II is used as a case study to facilitate an understanding of reasons why wars start. Topics covered included Totalitarianism, scarcity of resources, need for...
Curated OER
Capitalization
In this grammar worksheet, students proofread, edit, and correct all the capitalization mistakes found in ten sentences. Students share their findings with their classmates.
Curated OER
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.
Other
Department of Defense: The Battle of Iwo Jima
A media-rich site from the Department of Defense that lays out the Battle of Iwo Jima in February and March, 1945. Find videos, maps, a gallery of photographs, and brief articles about the invasion.
PBS
Pbs: The War: Iwo Jima
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find a write-up about the Battle of Iwo Jima. With links to related resources, including archive photos and series video.
Other
Photos of Iwo Jima
Different photos taken at the raising of the American flag on Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima.
US Navy
Navy Department Library: Battle for Iwo Jima, 1945
This site gives a brief description of the Battle for Iwo Jima along with the commanders involved, the troops who fought, and a description of the raising of the famous flag on the island. Be sure to investigate the hyperlinks to related...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Marines Confirm Mistaken Identity in Iwo Jima Photo
The photograph has been ingrained in American culture since almost the moment it was taken - a steadfast presence in high school textbooks and an enduring symbol of U.S. perseverance. But it appears we've been wrong about Joe Rosenthal's...
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: Invasion of Iwo Jima, 1945
Students explore the battle of Iwo Jima. The resource consists of an audio clip aboard a destroyer a few hundred yards off shore during the invasion of Iwo Jima.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: World War Ii Battle of Iwo Jima for Kids
History Questions: Battle of Iwo Jima Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History: Battle of Iwo Jima for Kids
Kids learn about the history of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. American marines take the island from the Japanese.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Iwo Jima Facts
Provides detailed facts and interesting information about Battle of Iwo Jima and the Iwo Jima Memorial at Arlington Cemetery.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Marine Corps War Memorial
Provides images, a brief history of the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, and a description of the Marine Corps War Memorial honoring the men of the United States Marine Corps who died in combat.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: World War Ii
You have heard about these famous events; now read about them from the viewpoint of an actual eye witness. Read personal accounts about the Blitzkrieg, the first atomic blast, attack of Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway, and more.
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: Winning the War (1944 1945)
This quiz focuses the ending of WWII.
Curated OER
Flag Raising on Iwo Jima
This site from The History Place provides a section on "Selected Battle Photos" from the war in the Pacific, including a short caption explaining each.
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...