11th Grade-The Great Depression and WWII

Essential Question: Was the U.S. militarys island hopping campaign the best option available, and what
kind of decisions would have to be made for that campaign or against it?
Type of Lesson: Cooperative
Content Standards Addressed: 7.2.2, 9-12 CC.3, 9-12 DC.5, 9-12 CT.3
Concepts: Military
Vocab: Island Hopping, Atomic Bomb, Battle of Iwo Jima, Battle of Okinawa
Objectives:
Cognitive: What are the possible solutions for fighting the Japanese is the Pacific during WWII?
SWBAT create their own strategy of how to fight against Imperial Japan during WWII
SWBAT analyze the situation of which battles to choose to fight that hold strategic value
SWBAT Support or Criticize the United States war efforts
Affective:
SWBAT Be tolerant of differing opinions
SWBAT Discuss the best course of action for their group
SWBAT demonstrate their findings
SWBAT uphold their groups decision
SWBAT cooperate with their group members