overview
WHO WAS INVOLVED: Japan and the United States
WHAT HAPPENED: Japan attacked from the air Pearl Harbor
WHEN: December 7th 1941
WHERE DID THIS OCCUR: Pearl Harbor, which is in Hawaii
WHY: Japan wanted to hurt the USA
IMPACT: America declared war on Japan, entering and ultimately winning World War II
WHAT HAPPENED: Japan attacked from the air Pearl Harbor
WHEN: December 7th 1941
WHERE DID THIS OCCUR: Pearl Harbor, which is in Hawaii
WHY: Japan wanted to hurt the USA
IMPACT: America declared war on Japan, entering and ultimately winning World War II
how to apply in class
1) Watch a video about Pearl Harbor. An excellent overview of Pearl Harbor is embedded below.
2) Reflection: Writing
Procedure:
- Have students write from the perspective from a Japanese solider, a US solider, or a US citizen during and immediately after the Pearl Harbor Attack
- Make sure to accurately describe the events, emotions felt, and write from the chosen person's perspective