Sunshine State Standards	Language Arts	Social Studies	Technology
Benchmark	LA.A.2.2.1: The student reads text and determines the main idea or essential message, identifies relevant supporting details and facts, and arranges events in chronological order. LA.A.2.2.8: The student selects and uses a variety of appropriate reference materials, including multiple representations of information, such as maps, charts, and photos, to gather information for research projects.	SS.A.1.2.3: The student understands broad categories of time in years, decades, and centuries. SS.A.5.2.6: The student understands the political circumstances leading to the involvement of the United States in World War II and the significant military events and personalities that shaped the course of the war.	NT.K-12.1: Basic operations and concepts  Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. NT.K-12.3: Technology productivity tools Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. NT.K-12.5: Technology research tools Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

The Process Sadako lived in Hiroshima, Japan.  Using the links below, read about the country of Japan: Nature and Climate Regions of Japan Hiroshima is located in the Chugoku region of Japan.  What are some of the special characteristics of this region? What is daily life like in Japan as compared to the United States? What are the schools like?

Use the links provided to match the events with the correct dates in order to complete the timeline. Sadako Sasaki is born. Unveiling of Sadako statue/Children's Monument in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Japan drops bomb on Pearl Harbor, U.S. declares war on Japan. Peace Project at Lyndale Peace Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota Sadako Sasaki dies. Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. Unveiling of  Sadako statue at Peace Park in Seattle, Washington.
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I December 7, 1941 __________________________	I January 7, 1943 _____________________	I August 6, 1945 _____________________	I October 25, 1955 ________________________	I May 8, 1958 _______________________	I August 6, 1990 _______________________	I August 6, 1985/October 1, 2003 __________________________

The end of World War II is marked by the United States dropping the atomic bomb on Japan.  What is some important information about atomic bombs and World War II? Listen to the radio broadcast to find out what was the greatest man-made disaster.  Use the links below to learn more about the Atomic bombs and Hiroshima. What two cities did the US bomb and when? How many people died in each city? Who or what was "Little Boy" and "Fat Man"? Who or what was Enola Gay? visit the A-bomb WWW Museum to find out more

"This is our cry, This is our prayer, Peace in the world". There is an old legend that says if a sick person folds one thousand paper cranes the gods will grant her a wish and make her healthy again. Sadako folded 644 paper cranes and her clasmates fold the remaining 356. Learn more about the ancient art of origami.

Evaluation When you are finished with activities review your hand out and make sure you have : written down interesting facts about Japan and the Chugoku region complete your venn diagram comparing life and school in Japan with the U.S.A. completed the timeline found the answers to the atomic bomb questions; and learned what origami is.

Conclusion Now that we have explored the land, culture, and history of Japan we are ready to read Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes  by Elenor Coerr.  As you read think about what you have learned during this webquest and how it makes you feel.

Teacher Resource Click here to access handout to accompany webquest

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