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Lesson Plan: Japan’s Atomic Bomb Survivors – Teaching With Primary Sources (Scaffolded Writing Resources)
Grades 7-12
On Aug. 6, 1945, the U.S. dropped the first atomic weapon on Hiroshima, Japan, instantly killing tens of thousands of people and unleashing suffering that has lasted for generations after World War II ended. Survivors were left with disfiguring injuries, radiation sickness and severe social stigma. This video shares firsthand accounts from survivors to show the lasting human impact and legacy of atomic weapons.
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