Instructional Video

Guadalcanal Intro

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Have you ever wondered what an amphibious landing really is? An informative video shows viewers just what that means. Engaging and interesting, it gives learners a short introduction into the United States' first amphibious landing in 1942 during the battle of the Pacific.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Pair with a unit on the war in the Pacific
  • Use the video as an introduction the the Guadalcanal during World War II
Classroom Considerations
  • Due to the short length, it would work best to use in conjunction with other activities 
  • The topic of war and violence may not be appropriate for all age groups 
Pros
  • The video has good archival footage and maps to help introduction pupils to the topic
Cons
  • The video is shorter than it appears and repeats itself several times