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The Rocky Shore
Young scholars compare a realistic landscape painting with a photograph of the same place.
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Jeopardy Review for WWII
Students participate in a Jeopardy-style review game for a quiz on WWII. They divide into teams, choose team captains and answer a variety of questions pertaining to the study of WWII.
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Spy on a Spider
Students view slides or live specimens to name and describe the distinguishing features of groups of arthropods, especially spiders and insects. They complete worksheets, observe webs and then search for and record where spiders can be...
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Creatures from Planet X: Spiders
Students are given a description of some fascinating animals from "Planet X". They follow the descriptions given to illustrate one of these animals paying careful attention to introduced vocabulary such as 'appendages', 'receptors', and...
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Facts, Feats and Folklore: Spiders
Students review and discuss a variety of sayings, folklore and superstitions about spiders. They discuss this information and choose either an interesting fact or appealing foklore tradition to illustrate.
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Baga Drum
Pupils examine a Baga Drum in order to explore the history of the Baga people of West Africa. In this art history lesson, students recognize figures used in Baga Drum design that represent aspects of Baga culture. They also design and...
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.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Victory in the Pacific
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.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Society: World War Ii in the Pacific
This interactive timeline takes you through the war in the Pacific during WWII. Vibrant pictures, primary source videos, and explanations accompany each important date. Follow the war in the Pacific from events leading to war to the...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The War in the Pacific
Overview of the course of World War II as it unfolded with naval and air battles in the Pacific.
Flow of History
Flow of History: World War Two in the Pacific
The stages of World War Two in the Pacific is profiled. Through text and a colored graphic flowchart, one can easily follow the progression of hostility and battles in the Pacific. Useful for both students and educators.
PBS
Pbs: The War: Saipan
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find a write-up about Saipan, an important battle in the Pacific Theater. With links to related resources, including archive photos and series video.
The History Place
The History Place: Wwii in the Pacific: u.s. Troops in Action 1942 1945
A collection of photographs and a map covering American action in the Pacific during World War II. Captions accompany the images.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: The Pacific War: A World War Ii Summary
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.
The History Place
The History Place: Wwii in the Pacific Selected Battle Pics
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.
Quia
Quia: Chronology of World War Ii Pacific
Quiz yourself on the chronological order of WWII battles in the Pacific.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: War in the Pacific
The war in the Pacific raged throughout World War II. Read about the Japanese early successes, and see how the American troops recaptured and moved closer to Japan at the end of the war.
Other
Wwii: China Burma India (Cbi) Theater
This site discusses the CBI theater in World War II, including the Siege of Imphal-Kohima.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: World War Ii
Visit this website from the Wikipedia encyclopedia for an exhaustive encyclopedia article on World War II. Content includes information on the causes of the war, the European theater, the Pacific theater, and the historical significance...
Other
Nfa: A Fight to the Finish; u.s. And Japan
These scripts (the first of two drafts) describe the events in World War II in the Pacific Theater.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Pacific Theatre vs. European Theatre
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.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: Pacific War Timeline
A timeline showing Japanese actions in Central and East Asia and in the Pacifc Theater in World War II.
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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...
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National Park Service: Battle of Midway: Turning the Tide in the Pacific
This Teaching with Historic Places lesson plan examines Midway's strategic importance in World War II.
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