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- 8th - 11th
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Students explore the scientific, technological, and political factors related to the building of the atomic bomb. They analyze President Harry Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs and the consequences of the decision. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research how the development of the atomic bomb affected people in World War II, participate in a debate about the bomb's use, and investigate how it has affected people's lives since 1945. Full Review »
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- 8th - 11th
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Students examine the events and personalities connected with World War II, the Holocaust, the ways American culture changed during the war and the implications and effects of using an atomic bomb in the war. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students investigate the need to use the Atomic bomb to end World War II in the Pacific Theater of War. They examine how the use of this type of weapon influenced the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union. They complete this lesson by writing a position paper. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine consequences of using atomic bomb in light of resulting peace, distinguish between fact and opinion and analyze sources to recognize bias and points of view, and assume role of reporter, critic, cabinet member, or observer to write letter, article, or report evaluating usage of atomic bomb. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the final events and end of World War II. They examine the community impact of such events as the dropping of the dropping of atomic bombs, and President Roosevelt's death. Students prepare a presentation. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students read a copy of Truman's press release regarding the atomic bomb. They answer a series of factual questions regarding the press release. They discuss the press release and then follow up with answering more in depth questions about the atomic bomb and WWII. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research and discuss issues surrounding the atomic bomb and the concerns it raised and the consequences of dropping the atomic bombs on Japan. A variety of sample questions are provided to engage discussion. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students research the decision to drop the Atomic Bomb. They compare and contrast differing viewpoints on the use of the Atomic Bomb. They research the Atomic Bomb and synthesize their information through the creation of a newspaper front page, fax transmission, survivor statement, and eyewitness letter. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore events leading to the ending of World War II, research options, pressures and concerns that were available to President Truman. They compose diary entries expressing reactions to the dropping of the atomic bomb, and read personal accounts of bomb survivors. Activities such as creating writing a skit, watching a video, and creating a picture dictionary are also available for this lesson. Full Review »
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