| This Unit is intended to be a supplement to the textbook. Most US or
American history books will include extensive information on W.W.II and
the major decisions that brought that war to its conclusion. The
goal of this unit is to guide the student through the process that President
Truman experienced as he considered the use of the most powerful weapon
developed.
Objectives:
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Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
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Identify and analyze primary source documents.
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Be exposed to the process of evaluating the creditability of primary sources.
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Develop an informed opinion on difficult decisions made in history
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Develop an understanding of both sides of difficult decisions.
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Write persuasively in presenting their opinion.
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Develop research skills while investigating historical data.
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Apply problem solving skills to real life problems.
Recommended
Grade Level:
This unit is designed specifically for students in grades 10 – 12.
Time
required to complete this unit:
6 – 10 class periods.
Materials
needed:
Access to a computer lab, internet browser, word processing software,
US History textbook.
Lesson
Plans:
On lines lessons are available via TrackSrar:
The Decision
to Drop the Atomic Bomb
Truman’s
Decision to Drop the Bomb
Bomb Links:
Index of Atomic
Bomb Sites
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