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Analyzing Evidence of the Pearl Harbor Attack InteractiveAnalyzing Evidence of the Pearl Harbor Attack Interactive
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8th - 12th
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Analyzing Evidence of the Pearl Harbor Attack

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Don some detective caps and delve into the past to explore the evidence left behind after the attack on Pearl Harbor. An interesting activity uses primary sources to explore how the United States Navy was caught off guard and how the attack was planned. Scholars work in pairs to analyze the evidence, complete a worksheet, and discuss their findings in group discussion. 

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world war ii, pearl harbor, american history, america, the united states, military history, the military, wars, warfare, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, skills review

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social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the activity to introduce causes of World War II
  • Share survivors' experiences of the Pearl Harbor attack

Classroom Considerations

  • A portion of the activity is completed online

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  • Activity provides links with additional resources to enhance learning
  • The resource is a great opportunity to practice historical analysis 

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