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Understanding Executive Order 9066: Japanese American Internment in WWII

This educational lesson plan aims to teach 5th and 6th grade social studies students about Executive Order 9066 and its implications for Japanese Americans during WWII. Students will explore who was affected, what actions were taken, and the historical significance of this event. By reading "Journey to Topaz" by Yoshiko Uchida, students will connect personal narratives with historical events, fostering discussions about civil rights and the importance of safeguarding democracy. Activities include analyzing constitutional rights and developing understanding through rubrics.

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Understanding Executive Order 9066: Japanese American Internment in WWII

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  1. Executive Order 9066 Japanese American Internment Lyn Kajiwara Ackerman June 2005

  2. Audience in Hawaii Schools • 5th – 6th grade social studies students studying American history, government, civil rights & liberties

  3. SocialStudies Standards Students will understand & demonstrate principles & values underlying American constitutional democracy.

  4. Language Arts Standards Students will: - read literary & informational texts for a variety of purposes. - write using various forms to communicate for a variety of purposes & needs.

  5. Technology Standards • Students will use technology to enhance learning, increase productivity & promote creativity.

  6. Performance Objectives • Students will be able to discuss Executive Order 9066. • Who did it apply to? • What did it do? • Where did the people come from? Where were they taken? • When did this happen? • Why did this happen? • How can we apply this to our present lives?

  7. Lesson Introduction • Read executive order 9066 • Show pictures of people getting ready to board buses. • Introduce Journey to Topaz by Yoshiko Uchida

  8. Instruction • Students read Jouney to Topaz by Yoshiko Uchida. • Story is mapped according to characters and story events. • Corresponding actual historical events are juxtaposed with group discussions. • Personal family stories are shared.

  9. Follow Up • Study and identification of constitutional rights violated during WWII. • Discussion on what can be done to insure this never happens again.

  10. Lesson Assessment • Rubrics will be used to assess student understanding of Journey to Topaz, their ability of connect the story to actually events, and their ability to apply the information to their lives.

  11. Instructional Resources • http://www.cjaaa/memoriesuchida.html • http://www.home.jps.net/~gailhd/journey_to_Topaz_-_A_Virtual_Museum.html

  12. The first letters of apology by the US government and payments of monetary restitution are made in October1990.

  13. May this episode in American history never be repeated.

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