The History of Heart Mountain (Grades 6-8) | Japanese Internment in Wyoming

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Wyoming Wyoming PBS WyomingPBS Heart Mountain Japanese Japanese Internment Camps camps relocation Japanese American internment camps relocation centers World War II WWII domestic effects domestic events

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English-Language Arts History-Social Science

Grade Levels

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

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Classroom Teacher / Educator

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The History of Heart Mountain (Grades 6-8) | Japanese Internment in Wyoming

Learn about the history of the Heart Mountain Japanese Internment Camp in Wyoming, the events that led to the relocation of Japanse Americans to the camp, and the effect it had on the people who were forced to relocate there.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Students will understand how historical events can lead to changes in the relations between people.
Students will be able to explain why the Japanese Americans were relocated.
Students will be able to effectively complete a short research project.
Students will be able to synthesize information from a variey of sources.
Students will be able to create a presentation that accurately and effectively shares the desired information.
Students will be able to describe the point of view of the Japanese Americans kept in the relocation camps.

View the entire documentary at Japanese Americans in Wyoming

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PBS Learning Media