Dropping the A-Bomb

Welcome To Class! 🙂

EQ: Was using the atomic bomb on Japan necessary for ending World War II?

Essential Skills: Construct an argument for both sides of an issue 

I can analyze arguments for and against using the atom bombs to end WWII

Assignment: Notes + Assignment set up


Hello! Today is out LAST lesson of WWII. We’re going to be studying the end of the war in the Pacific and the dropping of two atomic bombs on Japan. These are the only two nuclear weapons to ever be used in war. Our goal today is to figure out if dropping them was necessary to end the war or if there were some alternatives. Your assignment today is going to be to try and understand both sides of the arguments by watching some video clips of historians making arguments about the decision.

Before we get there, let’s take some notes.

REMEMBER THE WWIII DEADLINE IS FRIDAY WHEN YOU COME TO CLASS

Open up a google doc or your notebook and set it up for notes. Take notes from the powerpoint below:



What to do tonight:

Late work!

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Have a great day!