The War With Japan: 1941-
Causes and Course
Description
In this unit we look at two aspects of the War with Japan. Firstly, the long term causes and the short term causes of the war. Secondly, we examine the course of the war as it unfolded particularly in the Pacific area. The unit begins with a 25 minute video overview and then continues with 7 workbook activities.
Unit Skills and Objectives
- Develop an appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of film representations of historical events
- Develop an appreciation of the War with Japan: 1941-
1945 and issues around it - Develop an appreciation of World War Two in the Pacific
- Develop online computer research skills in a range of settings
- Record research findings in a systematic and appropriate manner
- Read, listen and view a range of historical sources
- Write about history and historical sources
- Analyze and evaluate historical sources
- Make informed and reasoned historical judgements
· Develop map and aerial photograph interpretation skills
