Assessment

Napalm in Vietnam

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An assessment requires high school scholars to use their knowledge of the Vietnam War while analyzing primary sources. A short answer format asks pupils to identify the image and explain the significance of using napalm during the Vietnam War. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners write newspaper articles from the perspective of a wartime journalist 
  • Pair the assessment with a lesson on the use of chemical weapons in warfare 
Classroom Considerations
  • Assumes teachers have a free Stanford History Education Group account to access the assessment 
Pros
  • The assessment is designed for grades nine through 12 
  • Short length of resource makes it easy to incorporate into a lesson
Cons
  • None