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Atomic Bomb Debate

Objective:
To prepare arguments both defending and opposing the U.S. decision to drop the Atomic Bomb to end WWII. 

Process:
(Google Classroom **)

1. Get a basic understanding of the facts.**
2. Complete the web quest (class website)
3. Do your research!
4. Create a team annotated bibliography **
5. Build your arguments. 
6. Create your brochure **
7. Sign-up for debate slot **
8. Debate! (IN CLASS)


How will you be graded?
1. Did you complete the prep work to debate?
Fact Finders Notes
Web Quest 
Annotated Bibliography
Argument Road Maps
Team Brochure

2. How well did you craft your arguments?
Do you have a clear thesis for both sides?
What evidence do you use to support your arguments?

​3. Debate Performance

Was your team prepared?
Did you present convincing argument back by facts?
Equal team member participation
how well did you listen and respond to opponents arguments?
Presentation style

Helpful Links for research

http://www.ushistory.org/us/51g.asp
http://www.ushistory.org/us/51f.asp
http://www.britannica.com/event/Manhattan-Project
http://www.atomicarchive.com/Docs/Hiroshima/
 
http://www.hiroshima-remembered.com/documents/index.html
https://www.osti.gov/opennet/manhattan-project-history/Events/1945/hiroshima.htm
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/detail_5234.htm
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-0809-southard-atomic-bomb-survivors-20150806-story.html
http://teachinghistory.org/history-content/beyond-the-textbook/25484
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/upfront/debate/index.asp?article=0514
http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2015/08/hiroshima-nagasaki-atomic-bomb-anniversary/400448/

Please complete this thinking map
one In support of dropping the bomb & one in opposition of dropping the bomb

road map
Picture

Atomic Bomb WebQuest

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