Week 2

Monday-  Today we will have a genuine treat! We will see a presentation by survivors from the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Tuesday-   With the war in Europe over, it was now time to focus on The war in the Pacific.  As you listen to the lecture, answer the following questions (A-16) History Social Science Standard 11.7.6 & 11.7.7

Lab Day -   We will start today  with two short lectures. The first is on "The Decision To Drop The Atomic Bomb". You will be answering the following questions during the lecture. The second lecture is one of the most controversial issues surrounding World War II. It is about  Japanese Internment. Once again, you will be answering the following questions during the lecture. History Social Science Standard 11.7.5

We will then head over to the library. Over the next  few days, we will be exploring a variety of web sites that reflect World War II.  The purpose of this assignment is to give you an overview of the various participants from WWII. You are to spend 15 minutes at each site. For each of the sites you must also complete a web site evaluation form. (A-15) History Social Science Standard 11.7.3 &11.7.5 & 11.7.6 & 11.7.7  

The Sites

The Holocaust -Focus on The Final Solution                                   

Merchant Marines in W.W.II       

WASP-W.W.II    Go to Resources and FAQ's                         

 

Friday-  MEET IN THE LIBRARY AT THE START OF THE PERIOD  Today you will visit three more sites. You are to spend 15 minutes at each site. For each of the sites you must also complete a web site evaluation form.  (A-15) History Social Science Standard 11.7.3 &11.7.5 & 11.7.6 & 11.7.7  

The Sites

Women Come To The Front                           

Posters For Victory              

Navajo Code Talkers     Be sure to check the dictionary and write the following sentence in Navajo on the top of your Web Site evaluation form: "Japan Fighter Plane Attack Philippine Bay"