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This scene is set on board the deck of the USS Arizona – one of the warships that sank during the raid on Pearl Harbour. Students will spawn on the harbour dock, facing the ship in the water. The ship can be boarded via gangplanks towards either end and the deck is partially explorable. In the distance, over the sea, students will be able to see several Japanese bombers circling around the outskirts of the scene.
# Learning objectives
Understand the key events that occurred at Pearl Harbour during World War Two{.info}
Understand the aftermath of Pearl Harbour{.info}
# Why Pearl Harbour? {.objective .objective1}
Learn about a range of events that occurred during World War Two, prior to Pearl Harbour and the ideologies that existed in this period of time. Students can explore the scene and consider what would be the first sign of an attack and why Pearl Harbour was so important to the United States.
# The Attack {.objective .objective2}
Explore how Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbour using a range of equipment. Students can explore the dock and walk up the gangway onto the USS Arizona. What do students think was the purpose of the USS Arizona?
# The Aftermath {.objective .objective3}
Explore the events that occurred after Pearl Harbour and consider how these events are remembered today. Students can think about what they have learnt from this model about the attack on Pearl Harbour. Why was Pearl Harbour so important during World War Two? How do they think the war could have changed if Japan had never attacked Pearl Harbour?
# Teacher Resources
### Download Teacher Notes
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### Student Quiz Answers Document
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### Download the Student Quiz Document
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