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Lesson Plan
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Battles and Events of World War II

For Teachers 6th - 11th
For this battles and events of World War II study guide worksheet, young scholars read the notes provided and add notes of their own.
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Unit Plan
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World War II in the Pacific and the End of the War

For Teachers 11th
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. 
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Lesson Plan
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Origami Paper Cranes

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students complete cross-curricular activities to study the culture and humanity in Japan. Students read the book Sadako and the 1000 Paper Cranes and complete social studies and art lessons related to the book as well as develop an...
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Lesson Plan
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Munich: Peace in Our Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the Munich Agreement. In this World War II lesson, students analyze the agreement made among Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy. Young scholars discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the agreement.
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Worksheet
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Topographic Maps Worksheet

For Students 7th - 12th
In this geography skills learning exercise, students respond to 37 multi-part questions that require them to read and interpret topographic maps.
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Worksheet
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The Firebombing of Dresden

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War II learning exercise, students read a 1-page selection about the firebombing of Dresden as well as Internet articles about the topic and then respond to 7 short answer questions.
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Lesson Planet Article
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The Photography of War

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Photographs can provide a way for students to begin research and discussions on war-related issues.
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Lesson Plan
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Events of World War II

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the main leaders and events of World War II. In small groups they analyze images of main events in WWII, listen to a lecture, and complete a fill-in-the-blank worksheet.
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Lesson Plan
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Takejiro Higa - Military Intelligence Service

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study the contribution of Takejiro Higa in the invasion of Okinawa.
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Lesson Plan
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Ukiyo-e

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate and examine ukiyo-e, or Japanese woodblock prints, from the Edo period (1615-1868) in Japan and use this gained knowledge to compare Japanese culture to American societal trends.
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Lesson Plan
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United States - Japanese Relations In Post World War II Era

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the relationship between the United States and Japan. In groups, classmates research the treatment of Koreans and Americans as prisoners of war. Pupils examine the effect of politics and agreements during the war....
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Worksheet
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1940-1949

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words related to the years 1940-1949 and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Worksheet
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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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Website
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Nagasaki Bombing Remembering Nagasaki

For Students 9th - 10th
A site based on remembering Nagasaki before, during, and after the bombing. Many pictures and accounts can be accessed by clicking on the picture the page.
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Website
Other

Nagasaki University: Medical Effects of the Atomic Bomb at Nagasaki

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides data about the physical destruction of Nagasaki, the medical aspect, and survivor stories.
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Article
Other

World Nuclear Association: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Subsequent Weapons Testing

For Students 9th - 10th
This article has information about the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Additional information about the measures that have been taken about atomic warfare and testing since the bombings included.
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Primary
World Wide School

World Wide School: Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Chapter Vii: The Attacks

For Students 9th - 10th
This page describes the destruction of the cities after the U.S. bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The information comes from Chapter 7 of the book The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by The Manhattan Engineer District, published...
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PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Atomic Bombing in Nagasaki Destruction of a City

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictorial essay of the Japanese city of Nagasaki before and after the atomic bombing in August 1945.
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Primary
World Wide School

World Wide School: Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

For Students 9th - 10th
This online book provides a detailed account of the U.S. creation of the atomic bomb, the attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the aftermath. Written by The Manhattan Engineer District, a military committee, in 1946.
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Website
Other

Hiroshima & Nagasaki 60 Years Later

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed background information and a collection of resources are provided to help one understand the history of the bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki. Material consists of original texts, eyewitness accounts, photographs, videos, and...
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Interactive
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombing

For Students 3rd - 8th
Features interesting facts about the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombing in 1945.
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Website
Other

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembered

For Students 9th - 10th
History, archival film footage, photographs, pictures, maps, and biographies of people connected to the bombings, and related documents and resources.
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Article
Other

Atom Central: The Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this detailed account of the decision and action to drop two atomic bombs on Japan after the attacks on Pearl Harbor.
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Handout
Yale University

Summary of Damages and Injuries

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the devastation the atomic bomb had on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.

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