Japanese-American Internment : Mini Unit

The Japanese-American Internment: Mini Unit

A remarkable teaching resource for grade 8 to 12 learners, revolves around one of the most notable chapters of World War Two's - the 'Japanese-American internment'.

Structuring & Content

This compact mini-unit is systematically organized into multiple educational sections, each designed to facilitate a thorough understanding of this topic. This includes reading sheets that delve into:

• The early history of Japanese American immigration
• Detailed account of discrimination they endured
• Insights behind why and how internment transpired.

Key Features

1. Primary source activities: Providing an unfiltered look into historic prejudices that shaped this decision, this element aids in tangible understanding about harmful effects of prejudice and paranoia on monumental historic errors.
2. 'Make your own' informational booklets:Involving students in hands-on tasks fosters their active participation while honing critical thinking abilities related to context comprehension.
3. Detailed PowerPoint presentation:An energetic PowerPoint deck featuring magnified reading notes, captivating images and pertinent movie links amplifies instruction delivery expertly- whether it’s across large or small groups. Information about camp life for interns forms graphic visual description opening up venues for discussions on civil liberties within classrooms - both physical or virtual via platforms like Google Classroom where all module content is easily updatable for remote accessibility as well.