The Major Pacific Sea Battles in WWII Lesson

© History Skills
© History Skills

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will gain an understanding of the battles of the Coral Sea, Midway, and Guadalcanal, during World War Two. They will develop an awareness of why they were significant turning points in the Asia-Pacific theatre of war. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, research, and video watching options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:

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Pacific Battles Reading Worksheet.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the following web page:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Pacific Battles Research.docx
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Option 3: Watch video


Step 1: Download a copy of the viewing questions worksheet below:

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Battle of Midway Viewing Questions.docx
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Step 2: Complete the worksheet by watching the following video:


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