Japanese Internment Camp in Poston, Arizona

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Japanese Internment Camp in Poston, Arizona

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After being introduced to the events surrounding the internment of Japanese-Americans in a study entitled, "Prelude to World War II" students will be introduced to the reality of an internment camp in Poston, Arizona.

Education Levels:

7, 8

Subject:

Geography, United States History, State History

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records

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Keywords:

Arizona, Japanese-Americans, World War II, Pearl Harbor, Interment camps, Second World War

Mediator:

Middle school teachers

Publisher:

Arizona Memory Project

Contributor:

W. Lee Meyer, Sally Roof

Is Part Of:

http://azmemory.lib.az.us/cdm4/browse.php?CISOROOT=/amplessons

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

History, Geography

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

Social Studies Strand 1 - American History (2006)

Concept 1: Research Skills for History
Historical research is a process in which students examine topics or questions related to historical studies and/or current issues. By using primary and secondary sources effectively students obtain accurate and relevant information. An understanding of chronological order is applied to the analysis of the interrelatedness of events. These performance objectives also appear in Strand 2: World History. They are intended to be taught in conjunction with appropriate American or World History content, when applicable.

PO 2. Interpret historical data displayed in graphs, tables, and charts.

Conforms To

Social Studies Strand 2 - World History (2006)

Concept 9: Contemporary World
The nations of the contemporary world are shaped by their cultural and political past. Current events, developments, and issues continue to shape the global community.

PO 3. Analyze how world events of the late 20th century and early 21st century (e.g., terrorism, globalization, conflicts, interdependence, natural disasters, advancements in science and technology, environmental issues) affected, and continue to affect, the social, political, geographic, and economic climate of the world.

Conforms To

Social Studies Strand 1 - American History (2006)

PO 3. Construct timelines of the historical era being studied (e.g., presidents/ world leaders, key events, people).

Conforms To

Social Studies Strand 4 - Geography (2006)

Concept 6: Geographic Applications
Geographic thinking (asking and answering geographic questions) is used to understand spatial patterns of the past, the present, and to plan for the future.

PO 2. Describe how environments (e.g., Sun Belt, urban areas) influence living conditions.

Conforms To

Social Studies Strand 4 - Geography (2006)

Concept 2: Places and Regions
Places and regions have distinct physical and cultural characteristics.

PO 3. Compare the historical and contemporary interactions among people in different places and regions.

Conforms To

Social Studies Strand 2 - World History (2006)

Concept 9: Contemporary World
The nations of the contemporary world are shaped by their cultural and political past. Current events, developments, and issues continue to shape the global community.

PO 2. Identify the connection between current and historical events and issues identified in Concept 8 above using information from class discussions and various resources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, Internet, books, maps).

Conforms To

Social Studies Strand 1 - American History (2006)

Concept 8: Great Depression & WWII
Domestic and world events, economic issues, and political conflicts redefined the role of government in the lives of U.S. citizens. (1929 – 1945)

PO 4. Describe how Pearl Harbor led to United States involvement in World War II.

Conforms To

Social Studies Strand 4 - Geography (2006)

Concept 4: Human Systems
Human culture, their nature, and distribution affect societies and the Earth.

PO 2. Describe the push and pull factors (e.g., need for raw materials, enslavement, employment opportunities, impact of war, religious freedom, political freedom) that cause human migrations.

Conforms To

Social Studies Strand 4 - Geography (2006)

Concept 2: Places and Regions
Places and regions have distinct physical and cultural characteristics.

PO 1. Describe the human and physical characteristics of places and regions.

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