Marine Corps Memorial (Historic Monuments) - Softcover

Hargrove, Julia

9781573103824: Marine Corps Memorial (Historic Monuments)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1573103829 ISBN 13: 9781573103824

Publisher: Teaching & Learning Company, 2002

The Marine Corps Memorial in Washington, D.C., depicts an actual event in World War II. It is a moving sight, especially when one knows the history behind it. The interesting facts and creative activities in this book will help students understand not only the story behind the memorial, but also the story behind the Marines, including a short study of Japanese history to show how Japan got involved in war with America, with an emphasis on the fighting on the island of Iwo Jima.

After each topic of study, questions are provided to test what students have learned. Also included are a map activity and an opportunity for students to express and support their opinions on the American bombing of Japan that put an end to the war.

An answer key is provided. Also included are internet research ideas and multiple intelligence activities.

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About the Author:

Julia Hargrove was born in San Francisco but grew up in Colorado Springs. She dedicated her career to teaching in the same school district she attended as a child. She has a B.A. in History and English from Western State College and an M.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. She began teaching in 1971 and began writing educational materials in the mid-1980s.

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