US History Researched Debate Project (Atomic Bomb)
Golden Valley High School
11 Type of Lesson:
Lesson in a unit Type of Schedule:
Flexible Collaboration Continuum:
Intensive Content Area:
Social studies Content Topic:
US History researched debate project on the morality of the atomic bombing of Japan. Scenario:
This lesson is a part of a long US History unit on WWII. To address speaking and listening skills, a US History teacher decided to incoporate a researched debate. The CL (classroom teacher) invited the TL (Teacher Librarian) to teach the research portion of the assignment as she is not as familiar with that process. From the start the CL and TL collaborate regulary, making for a better assignment because while one is teaching, the other is monitoring the classroom to ensure student understanding. Prior to the research, the CL should lecture on and/or show videos of the war and after effects. Then the TL will introduce basic research, credibility, and the school databases. Students will get a couples days to research, the the CL will walk them through the debate portion. Finally, all students will complete a post-debate survey to help improve future assignments. Overview:
Essential Question: Was it ethical for President Truman and the US military to drop the atomic bombs on Japan during World War II? Final Product:
Debate, Debate Foldable, Credibility Worksheets, Reflective Survey Library Lesson:
Students will utilize school databases to research sources to support their stance on the topic and complete credibility checklists and source sheets for each source utilized.
Students will create a works cited page.
Students will create a debate foldable to use during the debate.
Students will complete a reflective survey on the project. Estimated Lesson Time:
120 minutes Have you taught this lesson before:
Yes Strategies for differentiation:
1) Maintain a small selection of pre-established research for students who are absent and/or struggling
2) Written & Verbal instructions
3) Project website