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Engage your US History students with this Japanese Internment Camps gallery walk activity, complete with an easy-to-use visual timer. FDR’s internment of Japanese Americans during WW2 will be analyzed by students during this activity using primary source documents including Executive Order 9066, maps of camp locations, photo of the internee experience, along with speeches and statistics.

Perfect for any unit on World War 2 or civil liberties, these resources focus on using collaboration and reflection to develop primary source analysis, synthesis and critical thinking skills.

What’s Included (in a downloadable .zip file):

• 8 Station Pages: Each station includes a document/visual and a thought-provoking prompt related to Japanese Internment, from Executive Order 9066 to the Civil Liberties Act of 1988.
• Student Response Sheets: Preformatted sheets for recording answers to each prompt, complete with reflection questions to encourage deeper understanding.
• Teacher Instructions: Detailed guidance for setting up and running the activity, making it stress-free for teachers of all experience levels.
• Visual Timer: A fully adjustable PowerPoint timer with 8 timing options (15 seconds to 10 minutes). Easily reset and switch between options for smooth station transitions.

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Slides/Pages: 25 total (11 slides, 14 pages)

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How to Use This Resource:

1. Set up each station with the provided materials.
2. Use the visual timer to keep students on track and engaged.
3. Encourage reflection and discussion with the included prompts and response sheets.

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Why You’ll Love It:

• Flexible for stand-alone lessons or enrichment activities.
• Printable station materials make setup quick and easy.
• The visual timer is a versatile tool that can be used for station rotations, timed quizzes, group work, and more.

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51ºÚÁÏ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.