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Explore Japanese Internment during WW2 with this Lesson Plan and Gallery Walk for US History students, which covers FDR’s internment of Japanese-Americans following Pearl Harbor. Topics explored via primary source documents/visuals include the signing of Executive Order 9066, its profound impacts on Japanese Americans, resistance by Fred Korematsu, and the legacy of these events.

This lesson is ideal for any unit on World War 2 or civil liberties. It is designed for a 45-50 minute class period, but can be easily expanded to a second day, or condensed to a smaller timeframe based on your teaching schedule.

Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):

• Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery. (11 slides)
• Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation. Answer key included.
• Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): 4-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review. Answer key included.
• Gallery Walk Activity(MS Word): Includes 8 stations, student response sheet, and teacher instructions

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Topics Covered:

• Anti-Japanese sentiment and fears of sabotage after Pearl Harbor
• Executive Order 9066 and its role in the internment of over 100,000 Japanese Americans
• Experiences of internees, including loss of freedom, homes, and businesses
• Fred Korematsu’s resistance, Korematsu v. U.S., and his enduring legacy
• Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and the modern-day legacy of internment

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

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Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
• Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
• Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
• Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.

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51ºÚÁÏ/Usage Statement:
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