Lesson 2: Pictures

Lesson Details Subject: Social Studies Learning Levels: Intermediate, Middle School, High School Author(s): Thomas Avery, Leonard Duck, and Laura Hallett Submitted by:

Abstract This three-part lesson focuses on the use of pictures from Pearl Harbor and the World Trade Center Bombing. Students will work in cooperative teams to analyze different sets of pictures from both events. Each group will complete a KWL chart based on their set of pictures. The lesson is divided into three 30-minute sessions. The first session will be pictures from Pearl Harbor attack by the Japanese. The second session will involve pictures from the World Trade Center bombing. The teacher will need to have all pictures printed before beginning the session. During the third session, students will compare/contrast both sets of pictures using a Venn diagram. Lesson fundamental understandings: Essential Questions: Fundamental understanding: America’s role in the world during World War II America’s role in current global conflicts America’s role as it is perceived by Americans and other countries Essential Questions: How do we view United States’ role in the world and how do others view the United States’ role? How does media affect the view of the United States? Standards National Standards United States History Standards: (25) Understands the causes and course of World War II, the character of the war at home and abroad, and its reshaping of the U.S. role in world affairs (27) Understands how the Cold War and conflicts in Korean and Vietnam influenced domestic and international politics (28) Understands domestic policies in the post-World War II period (30) Understands developments in foreign policy and domestic politics between the Nixon and George W. Bush presidencies (31) Understands economic, social, and cultural developments in the contemporary United States State Standards State standard(s): (4.5.4) Identify sources of information people use to form an opinion. (5.5.6) Identify ways conflicts can be resolved in a peaceful manner that respects individual rights. (8.5.2) Explain ways in which nations interact. District Standards: Students apply knowledge of people, places, and environments to understand the past and the present and to plan for the future. Students describe the general chronological organization of history and know how to organize major events and people to explain historical relationships. Students understand that societies are diverse and have changed over time. Students identify and describe people and events that have shaped the history of Nevada. Students know the United States is part of an interconnected world. District Objectives: [(5) 2.5] chronologically organize major events and people of United States history [(5) 4.9] differentiate between facts and opinions [(5) 4.10] demonstrate concern and respect for the rights of others [(5) 4.11] develop awareness of the role of the media in forming public opinion [(5) 4.7] identify the significance of individual contributions which have helped shape American democracy [(5) 5.1] describe the interdependence and common traits of people in the world [(5) 5.2] discuss the importance of the exchange of ideas between cultures [(5) 5.4] discuss the relationship and interaction of the United States with other nations of the world [(5) 5.5] discuss how different cultures view global issues from different perspectives [(5) 5.6] describe how local, national, and global problems can be interrelated [(5) 5.7] describe how technological advances have impacted communication between nations of the world and have helped people meet the needs of society [(5) 5.8] investigate and describe different forms of government Lesson Prerequisite Skills Knowledge and skills: Read nonfiction Interpret political messages Analyze pictures Listening skillsEssential vocabulary: Propaganda, Media, Conflict, Global, Terrorism, Patriotism, Point of view, Perspective, Censorship, Foreign Policy, Perception, Perceived Teacher Information/Situations/Setting/Time Number of sessions: 3 Time/session: approx. 30-45 minutes each session Learning Style: Cooperative groups Pictures will need to be printed and laminated before beginning the lesson Assessment Formative assessment will be based on students’ answers to focus questions at the end of the lesson. Focus Questions: How do we view United States’ role in the world? How do others view the United States’ role? How does media affect the view of the United States? How has media changed since WWII? What is the purpose of these forms of media? Contrast two things from these two time periods. Compare two things from these two time periods. Final Venn Diagrams will also be collected for evaluation. Student Activity/Tasks Part 1: Using KWL the students will evaluate the photographs of the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and World War II.(Possible Photographs from Library of Congress, American Memory Collections) Give each group of students several pictures with a similar theme. Have students analyze these pictures and discuss them with the entire class. Part 2:Using KWL the students will evaluate the photographs of the bombing of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Give each group of students several pictures with a similar theme. Have students analyze these pictures and discuss them with the entire class. Part 3:Using a Venn Diagram the students will compare and contrast the photographs of the two historic events. Enrichment/Alternate Activity: Analysis of additional photogrpahs. Students can research the websites themselves for photos of interest to analyze. Cross-Curricular: The following subjects are imbedded throughout the unit: Reading, Art, Language Arts, Geography, Geology, and Cartography Technology Requirements/Tools/Materials Photographs for Pearl Harbor and World War II can be obtained at the following sites: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress Air raid on Pearl Harbor Naval History of Pearl Harbor Attack on Pearl Harbor Excellenet collection of links Pearl Harbor movie Inspirations (software program)can be used to record information on Venn Diagrams and KWL Charts. Photographs for the World Trade Center can be obtained at the following sites: Group 1 Group 2 Acknowledgements: Additional Resources Main URL: Related Lessons Related Resources Copyright © 1997-2003 Career Connection to Teaching with Technology USDOE Technology Innovation Challenge Grant Marshall Ransom, Project Manager All rights reserved.