Assessment

Iwo Jima

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What does the American flag represent to different people? An interesting assessment is a useful tool for teaching about primary sources. Academics analyze a photo of the flag raising at Iwo Jima to explain its significance to history. Young scholars then complete the written assessment using short answer constructed responses. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Compare and contrast Iwo Jima to other battles on the Pacific Front during WWII
  • Lead a group discussion on what conditions were like for soldiers on the battlefield during WWII
Classroom Considerations
  • Instructors should create a free Stanford History Education Group account to access the material
Pros
  • Assessment is related to multiple social studies topics including WWII 
  • The short length of the assessment makes it convenient to pair with other classroom activities 
Cons
  • None