Pat+Cassner+Lesson+Plan

8.1.12B Synthesize and evaluate historical comprehension. 8.1.12C Evaluate historical interpretation of events. 8.1.12D Synthesize historical research. Research and locate appropriate primary sources. Examine the Executive Order 9066. Analyze relocation photographs. Brainstorm important items to pack in an emergency. Analyze anti-Japanese cartoons. Create an original cartoon depicting life in a relocation camp or Anti-Japanese sentiment. Record a two day journal depicting life as a refugee. Computer or laptop, paper, primary photographs Printer, markers, suitcase handouts [|www.landmarkcasses.org/] color pencils [|www.Korematsu/cartoons.html] Students will complete a KWL chart on the relocation of Japanese Americans during WWII. Class activity will be used to discuss this prior knowledge. Students will use the NARA worksheet to analyze Executive Order 9066. Students will read a packet that describes life in a relocation camp. Critical thinking skills will be used to answer questions. The class will be divided into groups of four to analyze a relocation photograph. Students will use the SEA method. Each group will report its observations to the class. Entire class assignment will be to view a Dr. Seuss anti-Japanese cartoon and using the SEA method analyze this cartoon. Use of symbolism and types of prejudices will be discussed. Suitcase handout: Students will be given a drawn suitcase. They are to draw ten items they would pack if they had to relocate with little advance notice. Essay: Students will write an essay describing why each items was chosen for their suitcase. Cartoon **or** Journal: Students will draw an original cartoon depicting anti-Japanese sentiment or life in a relocation camp.**Or** students will keep a two day journal about their feelings and experiences in a relocation camp. Suitcase handout Essay Cartoon Journal Quiz Students will read __The Eyes of the Emperor__ by Graham Salisburg.This novel depicts the treatment of Japanese Americans in the military during WWII. This activity will be a continuation of our year long examination of the treatment of minorities in the military.
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I absolutely love the idea of the students taking on the role of another. Your students will really be encouraged to demonstrate higher level thinking skills by applying what they have learned. Jeanine **
 * Pat,

Pat: I think the activity is great for packing forever, only having the ability to take ten items, and to think they would need to fit into a suitcase. That alone certainly eliminates alot of our possesssion that we regard as sacred. I am certain that their research will uncover truths about relocation camps that depict them as very undesirable places to inhabit. What a great way to assist students with researching a topic. Shelly