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Title:
| Pearl Harbor |
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Description:
| Learn about the surprise Japanese air raid on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Includes timelines, maps, eyewitness accounts, and photographs. Take a virtual tour of the USS Arizona Memorial or listen to audio of President Roosevelt's famous speech about this "day of infamy." |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| National Geographic
This site includes an interactive timeline and stories of the men who were there. Once the map loads, click "Begin" in the lower right corner.
Today in History
This Library of Congress site has links to primary documents and information about the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Air Raid Pearl Harbor
View images of Pearl Harbor before, during, and after the attack. Choose a category, then click on the thumbnails to see a larger view.
PBS: Pearl Harbor Letter
Here are journal entries from an officer in Pearl Harbor. Includes links to photographs and maps.
ThinkQuest: Pearl Harbor
This student created website includes videos of eyewitness accounts, historical videos, maps, and a game.
My story: Pearl Harbor
Learn more about Pearl Harbor by reading the eyewitness accounts of two survivors. Includes a timeline, glossary, and teacher's guide.
December 7, 1941
This website includes activities and a timeline. Click on "Roosevelt's Speech" to read and listen to his declaration of war on Japan.
Quia: Pearl Harbor Quiz
Here is a short multiple-choice quiz about Pearl Harbor.
USS Arizona
Take a virtual tour of the USS Arizona Memorial. Just wait (don't click) as the page automatically changes views and take you through the different areas.
The Pearl Harbor Attack
This 21 page PDF file includes activity ideas and questions to help teach about Pearl Harbor.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
3, 6, 2, 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 4.3
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