Quiz over WW II in Pacific +Atomic Bomb Packet

Today the 8th Graders:

• Took the Quiz over WW II in the Pacific
• Began reading a packet of opinions on the question, "Should the United States have dropped the atomic bombs?"

Assignment for Friday

1. Finish reading the atomic bomb packet.
2. Come prepared to discuss and informally debate the propriety of dropping the a-bombs.

World War II Video, cont'd + Quiz Prep

Today the 8ths:

• Watched the conclusion of the Pearl Harbor video begun last Tuesday
• Continued watching the World War II in Color video begun Thursday, 1/14/16
• Studied collaboratively in preparing for tomorrow's Quiz over Allied Victory in Europe/North Africa

Assignment for Tuesday: Quiz over Allied Victory in Europe & North Africa

Review of Allied Victory in Europe & North Africa + Quiz Prep

Today the 8th Graders:

• Shared key facts about World War II with their former classmate visiting from out of town.
• Studied for Tuesday's Quiz over the Allied Victory in Europe & North Africa

Assignment for Tuesday: Quiz over the Allied Victory in Europe & North Africa

1. Learn the numbered chronology of the battles.
2. Learn the brief descriptions of the battles running down the right side of the page.

For Future Reference

D-Day Animated Maps

BBC - History - World Wars: Animated Map: Operation ...

D DAY, Normandy beaches map - YouTube

The Normandy Landings - War Times Journal

D-Day interactive charts and maps - Britannica