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\nIwo Jima\n

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\nHere is a crossword puzzle on some of the more important aspects of the Iwo Jima conflict during World War II. There are four words to compose going across, and eight words going down. An answer key is on page two of the worksheet. Good...\n
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\nWWII: The Pacific 1939-45 – Iwo Jima\n

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\nOf the images that have permeated history to define American courage, perseverance, and patriotism, the 1945 photograph of United States Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima is one of the most well known. After researching the pivotal...\n
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\nIwo Jima\n

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\nAn informative video gives scholars a chance to see just what it was like during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Archival footage from 1945 offers an engaging and realistic look at just what soldiers faced when joining the war.  \n
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\nIwo Jima: The View from the Front Lines\n

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\nIwo Jima was the site of some of the most grim fighting in World War II. Learners consider this fact while examining primary sources, including letters home, from those on the front lines. After they complete the analysis, scholars then...\n
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\nOn This Day: Battle of Iwo Jima\n

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\nIt was only eight square miles, but the island of Iwo Jima was soaked with the blood of 26,000 American and 19,900 Japanese soldiers who died fighting over it during World War II. Viewers consider the battle and its strategic importance...\n
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\nIwo Jima: Forgotten Valor\n

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\nStudents explore the nature of island combat on Iwo Jima during World War II. They examine the association between the Pacific Theater of World War II and Iwo Jima. Students evaluate Charles Lindberg's oral history, propaganda posters,...\n
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\nIra Hayes: A Forgotten World War II Marine Hero\n

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\nStudents research the contributions of Ira Hayes. They research Ira Hayes as a World War II Marine hero. They write a report on his contributions and explain why he has been \"forgotten\" in American history despite his role at Iwo Jima....\n
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\nMemorandum Regarding the Enlistment of Navajo Indians\n

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\nStudents examine the Navajo dictionary used by the U.S. military in W.W. II. They role-play Navajo messengers and Marine Corp staff. They research the Battle of Iwo Jima and confirm or discount the claim that Navajos made the victory...\n
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\nPre-WWII Pacific W/Japan\n

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\nEleventh graders explain how the islands/countries contributed to Japan's war effort. They study the concept of location and determine how natural resources were a large factor in Japan's trade.\n
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\nPacific War Timeline\n

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\nLearners visit the George Bush Gallery of the Pacific War where they complete a timeline of important events. Prior to the visit, they create a blank timeline from 1937 to 1945 and fill in events discovered at the museum. After the...\n
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\n“My Dear Little Boys…” Interpreting a letter home from the war\n

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\nLetters have long been prized by historians as primary sources for what they reveal not only about events but also about the emotional responses of the writers to these events. \"My Dear Little Boys,\" a letter written by Leonard Isacks on...\n
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\nComparing Visual Interpretations and Actual Events: War & Battle\n

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\nA Venn Diagram is used to compare artistic and historical representations of a single event. Young analysts view the provided images, read textbook descriptions, and discuss the validity of each representation in terms of bias and...\n
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\nAmerica on the Home-Front during WWII\n

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\nHere are 35 images ready to complement your next lecture on the Home-Front during WWII. While there isn't any text in this presentation, it won't matter. Each image is a great representation of what life was like for the people back...\n
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\nWhy do wars occur?\n

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\nUnderstanding the causes of war is one way (possibly) to prevent it. World War II is used as a case study to facilitate an understanding of reasons why wars start. Topics covered included Totalitarianism, scarcity of resources, need for...\n
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\nGoing Back In Time\n

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\nHistory detectives eschew that time machine and follow the paper trail to go back in time to investigate an unfamiliar object. The goal is for class members to develop their skills as historical detectives.\n
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\nCapitalization\n

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\nIn this grammar instructional activity, students proofread, edit, and correct all the capitalization mistakes found in ten sentences. Students share their findings with their classmates.\n
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\nEmblems of the Land I Love\n

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\nStudents explore the histories of American patriotic emblems and examine ways in which patriotic artwork uses these emblems to reflect the ideals that they embody. They find a common or popular patriotic image and design a modern...\n
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\nCartoons for the Classroom: Drawing on a Familiar Icon\n

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\nIn this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about the feature American icons. Students respond to 4 talking point questions.\n
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\nMonuments, Memorials and Public Spaces\n

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\nMonument and memorial lesson plans can get students thinking about important topics and time periods in history.\n
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\nThe Unfinished Lincoln Memorial\n

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\nStudents develop a list of images of President Abraham Lincoln: for example, self-taught youth, great debater, advocate of abolition of slavery and assassinated hero. They must determine if these images of Lincoln stand up under scrutiny.\n
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\nVeterans Day\n

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\nFourth graders research the origin of Veterans Day and its purpose in the life of Americans today. Students begin the lesson by looking up key vocabulary. The teacher uses a media presentation to create interest. The class composes...\n
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\nWorld War II in the Pacific and the End of the War\n

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\nStudents 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. \n
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\nRemembering WWII Through Memorials\n

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\nLearners create memorials for lesser known WWII heroes. For this WWII lesson, students recognize the efforts of lesser know individuals and groups that contributed to the wartime cause. Learners work in groups to create a memorial for...\n
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\nRhetoric and War\n

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\nHigh schoolers examine the relationship between rhetoric and war. In this history of war lesson, students analyze paintings, photographs, movies, and articles that paint an opinionated picture of war. High schoolers...\n
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