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\nThe USS Franklin and Okinawa\n

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\nAn informative video helps pupils learn what made the Japanese military during WWII such a difficult enemy to defeat. They see examples of Japanese military tactics in archival footage and images from the war. \n
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\nNational Identity and Literature from Okinawa\n

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\nA lesson plan originally designed around the short story \"Mr. Saito of Heaven Building\" by Yamanokuchi Baku, this resource provides historical background, discussion questions, and brief writing assignments that help your class explore...\n
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\nWhat Would You Do? Scenario: Civilians as Human Shields\n

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\nWhat would you do when faced with an impossible choice? A video gives background knowledge for the battle of Okinawa when the Japanese military used civilians a shields to slow the Americans advance. It gives pupils an opportunity to...\n
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\nTakejiro Higa - Military Intelligence Service\n

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\nEleventh graders study the contribution of Takejiro Higa in the invasion of Okinawa.\n
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\nThe Dropping of the Atomic Bomb at Hiroshima and Nagasaki\n

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\nTake an in-depth look at the historical events in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in this 69-slide PowerPoint. Photos, facts, and transcripts are outlined in this presentation in order to answer the stated essential question in slide 2: \"What...\n
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\nHistorical Moments\n

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\nHere is a lesson plan designed to be an ongoing task for the entire year. Each day of the week, learners must perform research to answer a simple historical question. This particular lesson plan covers the month of April, but the...\n
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\nThe End of the War: WWII\n

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\nEnhance your student's reading with this presentation on the end of WWII. This series of slides contains information,  focus questions to guide student reading, and a video entitled, The Impact of World War II. Note: To view the...\n
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\nTextbook Changes in Japan\n

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\nStudents recognize that the Japanese government has made attempts to alter history textbooks to make it look like the military did not play a major role in the mass suicides during the American invasion in 1945. They review vocabulary,...\n
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\nChronological Battle List\n

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\nIn this chronological history worksheet, students put the 15 listed World War II battles in chronological order using the provided graphic organizer.\n
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\nJapan\n

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\nIn this Japan activity, students read a 2 page article on Japan, answer 3 facts about Japan with multiple choice answers, fill in 4 blanks in 4 statements and answer two statements as true or false.\n
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\nAMERICAN INVOLVEMENT IN WORLD WAR II: THE PACIFIC THEATER 1941-1945\n

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\nTenth graders describe roles of key figures in the Pacific Theater of war during World War II.  In this American History lesson, 10th graders research key events of the Pacific Theater of War during World War II.  Students...\n
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\nBlue Zones: Out with the old and in with the new\n

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\nSeventh graders read articles about the Blue Zones, life expectancy and healthy and unhealthy habits of people around the world.  In this Current Events lesson, 7th graders participate in class discussion of key terms and concepts...\n
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\nOuto Rugged Shores: The Voyage of LST534\n

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\nLearners view a film about warships during World War II. They discover the job of a seaman and what impact veterens have on the world today. They also examine the lasting effects of the war.\n
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\nFurther Reading: Japan\n

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\nYoung scholars investigate the Japanese people and how they lived in the World War II era. They conduct research in order to obtain information. Then they role play the part of different people in groups who lived during the time.\n
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\nJapanese Abstract Wind Sock\n

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\nStudents create Abstract Wind Socks using brown paper bags, markers, kite string, and basic art supplies in this Art lesson for the elementary classroom. Abstract concepts are emphasized and it is recommended to only use primary colors.\n
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\nAtomic Bomb-Truman Press Release-August 6, 1945\n

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\nStudents 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...\n
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\nPbs: The War: Okinawa\n

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\nAt the online companion site of the PBS documentary series \"THE WAR,\" read a description of the Battle of Okinawa, last major battle of World War II in the Pacific. With links to related resources, including archive photos and series video.\n
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\nInternet Archive: Landings on Okinawa, 1945/04/09\n

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\nA Newsreel short film from 1945 showing Pacific Fleet Commander, Admiral Nimitz sending an armada of 1,400 vessels to Okinawa during World War II.\n
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\nWar Times Journal: Thunder Gods and Kamikazes: Suicide Air Offensives of Wwii\n

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\nA history of the Japanese Kamikaze war effort, discussing how it started, why, and the types of planes and pilots needed. The Kamikaze attacks started in the Philippines but the worst attacks took place in the Okinawa campaign.\n
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\nDigital History: The Decision to Drop the Bomb [Pdf]\n

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\nThe 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...\n
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\nPbs: American Experience: Victory in the Pacific\n

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\nThis 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.\n
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\nWeb Japan: Regions of Japan\n

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\nHere is a map showing the nine regions of Japan followed by a brief discussion of the regions and their cultures.\n
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\nWeb Japan: Japan Atlas\n

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\nLearn about Japan's historic sites, natural beauty, culture and contemporary society. Search by topic or by region in Japan. You can watch slide shows about major Japanese cities or take virtual tours of historic sites like the Shurijo...\n
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\nInternational Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Federation\n

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\nThis is one of the older karate organizations founded in Okinawa. Its goal is to teach the traditional style of its ancestors.\n
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