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Last updated 20 May 2013, created 24 March 2011, viewed 7,276

This is a four lesson activity on the decision to drop the atomic bombs on Japan. It finishes with a class debate and includes sources and arguments for and against the dropping of the bomb, plus assessment materials for pupils to self and peer assess their parts in the debate. All materials are inc More…luded, except for the DVD from the World at War Series about the dropping of the bombs.

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  • Word documentPupil assessment
    AFL Citizenship Assessment Sheet.doc (42kb, Word document)
  • Word documentLesson plan
    less_plans.doc (63kb, Word document)
  • Word documentPupil assessment
    self_assess.doc (43kb, Word document)

  • for pupils

  • Word documentActivity
    arguments_against_atomic.doc (47kb, Word document)
  • Word documentActivity
    arguments_for_atomic.doc (72kb, Word document)
  • Word documentActivity
    atomic_bomb_sources.doc (143kb, Word document)
  • Powerpoint documentActivity
    Dropping the Atomic Bombs.ppt (510kb, Powerpoint document)
  • Powerpoint documentActivity
    plenary.ppt (157kb, Powerpoint document)
  • Word documentActivity
    pupil_task_sheet.doc (156kb, Word document)
  • Powerpoint documentActivity
    starter.ppt (186kb, Powerpoint document)
  • Word documentActivity
    world_war_DVD_sheet.doc (27kb, Word document)
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Superb! These are an excellent set of resources. Thanks for the upload

from adamhistory, 20 May 2013 		(report comment) 5 out of 5

Excellent resource, well-planned and suits a range of abilities.

from ak1985, 30 April 2013 		(report comment) 5 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic resource. I am doing 'Was the dropping of the A Bomb justified?' and this is brilliant. Thankyou!!!

from lbaylay, 22 April 2013 		(report comment) 5 out of 5

Brilliant resources which helped me with my observation lesson! Thanks!

from james2804, 24 February 2013 		(report comment) 5 out of 5

Great resource, Lots of things to do with rehén. My secundary students loved them as well as me. Thanks!!!

from pueris, 13 February 2013 		(report comment) 5 out of 5
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