Pupils get an overview of the Battle of the Philippine Sea during World War II, including why the navy ignored protocol to try to save their pilots. The images and audio give scholars an opportunity to understand how military leaders weigh difficult decisions during wartime. 

Concepts

warfare, wars, military history, the navy, japan, world war ii

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to prompt a discussion on what actions learners would take when faced with a similar situation
• Pair with a hands-on activity comparing and contrasting military leaders and their heroic actions and decisions during wartime

Classroom Considerations

• The theme of warfare may be disturbing to some students
  

Pros

• Uses footage from World War II to add interest
  
• The presenter engages students by posing questions at the end 

Cons

• None