Aldridge SHS – Social Science

UNIT No.6
UNIT TITLEThe Atomic Bomb
SUBJECTHistory
YEARYear 10 DURATION: 5 weeks 30 x 55 mts lessons
Topic of Inquiry: Analysis and Evaluation the alternatives available to the allied forces to end the war with Japan.

Focus of Inquiry:Was America justified in dropping the Atomic bomb on Japan to end the War in the Pacific?

LEARNING GOAL / SUCCESS CRITERIA
LEARNING GOAL1
Acquire knowledge and understanding of the state of the war in the Pacific in August 1945. / Locate and name areas of occupation and control by the Japanese and American Army / Navy
LEARNING GOAL2
Understand that the Japanese military's resistance to surrender led the United States to use brutal force, by dropping an atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
Analyse and interpret Primary source material on the negotiations for surrender. / Draw conclusions about the Primary Source material on the negotiations for surrender.
LEARNING GOAL 3
Acquire knowledge and understanding of the long and short term effect of the Atomic Bomb by analysing and comprehending Primary Source evidence from the testimony of survivors. / Identify the main effects of the bomb.
Categorise these effects into short term and long term.
Draw conclusions on the impact on the county and survivors.
LEARNING GOAL 3
Engage with internet research including chat / blogs on this topic / Make contact and engage in a digital dialogue
LEARNING GOAL4
Study a variety of alternative perspectives. / Make decisions about alternative perspectives based on evaluation of evidence
LEARNING GOAL
Follow essay guide to produce a quality response to the task. / Complete best possible essay response.

ASSESSMENT:Student Task:

Focus of Inquiry:Was America justified in dropping the Atomic bomb on
Japan to end the War in the Pacific?

Student Scaffolding:

Use the following structure to develop and present your response to the focus of inquiry.

The First Paragraph - Introduction – Hypothesis –This will include at least

  • In the first sentence or two you will include concise information of what, when, where and why.
  • What is the significant event?
  • Where did it happen?
  • When did it happen?
  • Why did it happen?
  • Then clearly state your response to the question based on the evidence – answer - yes or no to the question.
  • List the main areas of evidence you will cover in your response to support this conclusion. - eg invasion, negotiation of surrender, conventional bombing, naval blockade, the bomb, attitude towards the USSR.
  • Address any issues, problems or inconsistencies in coming to a conclusion based on the evidence – i.e. great differences in opinions on this inquiry topic, evidence is unreliable, bias, limited etc

The Body – one paragraph for each area listed in paragraph one - will include at least

  • A topic sentence clearly identifying one issue listed in paragraph one.
  • Referenced evidence to support the conclusion that you reached about this issue.
  • Comments on the quality of sources like inconsistencies, conflicting evidence or evidence that is bias or unreliable.

The Last Paragraph – Conclusion will include at least

  • A brief summary of your main argument.
  • Comments on the importance of studying this topic
  • Comments on how any significant aspects of this topic influenced the historical periods that followed.

DIMENSION 1.

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