Wwii-Day Four Lesson Plan

KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY LESSON PLAN FORMAT
(adjustments toward relevant practice)
Teacher Candidate: Haley Klunk Date: Day 4 of Unit

Cooperating Teacher: Mrs. O’Brien Coop. Initials: ________________
Group Size: Range from 23-26 students Allotted Time: 48 minutes Grade Level: 7th
Subject or Topic: Pearl Harbor Expedition Section: Periods 1, 2, & 3
STANDARDS:
Standard - 8.4.7.D
Explain how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations have impacted the history of the world.
Standard - 8.4.7.B
Explain the importance of historical documents, artifacts, and sites which are critical to world history.
Standard - 8.3.7.D
Examine conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations in U.S. history.
Learning Objectives
SWBAT relate what they learned from the previous lessons to discover different artifacts and the overall site of
Pearl Harbor to better understand their knowledge of the events that occurred.
Assessment
Formative
Teacher Observation will be used to assess the level of individual student mastery of the importance of
historical artifacts and sites that were critical to world history.
Summative
An authentic essay assessment will be used to assess the level of individual student mastery of the importance of
historical artifacts and sites that were critical to world history.
Instructional Materials
 Virtual expedition from the tech of the school
 Google Cardboard
 Chrome books if needed
Content
 USS Missouri: known as “Mighty Mo,” is a United States Navy Iowa-class battleship. It was commissioned
in 1940 and fought Okinawa and Iwo Jima during WWII. She would later fight in the Korean War and even
in Operation Desert Storm. The Mighty Mo’ was instrumental in turning the tide of war against the
Japanese. The surrender that officially ended World War II happened on the teak decks of the battleship.
 The Waterfront Memorial stands in tribute to the U.S. submarines and crew who made the ultimate
sacrifice for their nation during World War II. The Memorial has provided a gathering place where people
may pay their respects, and share rich memories with the younger generation. Since its dedication on 11
May 1992, the Memorial has hosted hundreds of reenlistments, retirements, commissioning’s, memorial
services, changes of command, receptions, and even a wedding.
 Diamond Head was a key strategic location during World War II. Fort Ruger, established on Diamond
Head in 1909, was responsible for defending Hawaii’s coast.
 Haleiwa Fighter Strip was a relatively unknown airfield became famous on December 7th, 1941. The
Japanese fighters heavily stratified Wheeler air base and knocked out most of the aircraft there. Two pilots
hopped in their cars, raced to Haleiwa, jumped into their aircraft and took off after the Japanese. When the
two pilots spotted the enemy they realized they were up against more than 200 planes! Heroically, they
decided to attack regardless of the odds and were able to shoot down 6 of the fighters.
 National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific rests inside of Punchbowl Crater. There are more than 53,000
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US soldiers buried here from World War I and II, as well as the Korean and Vietnam Wars. More than
13,000 of those buried here fought in World War II.
 Honolulu Memorial was erected to honor the sacrifice and achievements of American servicemen and
women during World War II, Vietnam and Korean War. Surrounding the statue are the names of 28,788
military personnel who are still missing in action or were lost in sea.
 Arizona Memorial rests above the still submerged USS Arizona Battleship. The ship was sunk during the
Japanese attack on December 7th, 1941. More than 1,000 men are still entombed in the USS Arizona.
 Kamikaze Attack: During the Battle of Okinawa, kamikaze pilot Setsuo Ishino flew his plane through a
blizzard of gunfire and crashed into the deck of the Missouri. The commanding officer of the Missouri so
respected Ishino’s bravery he gave him a proper burial at sea.
Implementation
Introduction
Gather the students and discuss what they will be doing in class today. Have the students get out their
chrome books and pull up classroom, which is where they will find a post-test Google form that they need to complete. Once
students are done, have them prepare for the virtual expedition by putting away all their things.
Development
1. Discuss with the students that they will be exploring the site of Pearl Harbor and identifying artifacts
found on the site from the war.
2. Have the students gather the technology they need for the expedition.
3. Begin the Google Expedition of the historical site.
4. Allow the students to navigate each area after providing them a brief description of the site (questions
found while following along to the expedition.) (Most of the class period)
5. Allow the students time to explore between each of the different spots. (2-3 minutes)
6. Answer any questions that the students might have
Closure
1. Gather all of the technology and put it away.
2. Review with the class that they will have a test on the information next week.
Differentiation
Varying levels of scaffolding
Visuals used to aid learners
Differentiated level of questioning to students
Small group discussion
Accommodations
Period 1:
C.T, J.R, & K.S: need to be read to for further understanding of the information;
Period 2:
J.D, S.R, & C.B: need to be read to for further understanding of the information
Period 3:
M.R, E.C, A.C, & A.N: need to be read to for further understanding of the information; redirect when
needed and re ask questions to allow for the information to be read aloud for better understanding
Reflection
student success
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teacher effectiveness
In what ways could more technology or material be added to aid the knowledge of the students?
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Teacher Candidate: Haley Klunk Date: Day 4 of Unit

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