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Picturing the War in the Pacific: A Visual Time Line Lesson PlanPicturing the War in the Pacific: A Visual Time Line Lesson Plan
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National WWII Museum
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7th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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1 hr 30 mins
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Picturing the War in the Pacific: A Visual Time Line

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The Pacific theater was critical to the Allied victory of World War II. Learners deconstruct the sequence of events around the conflict using stunning photographs. After they finish, pupils consider what additional dates and images they would add to the timeline.

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Concepts

the pacific ocean, world war ii, the navy

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the resource to create a timeline of the Pacific campaign during World War II
  • Develop additional dates to add to the timeline with your learners

Classroom Considerations

  • Serves as one installment of the War in the Pacific series

Pros

  • Activity is visually engaging
  • Resource has all the needed elements
  • Lesson allows for differentiated instruction

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Common Core

SL.9-10.4 SL.9-10.5

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