Students will create a spider map that answers the 5Ws and H questions often used when discussing history topics: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. For the topic of Japanese American Incarceration during World War II, students will answer the following questions using 1-3 sentence answers in the description boxes as well as appropriate and meaningful illustrations:
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Objective: Create a 5Ws and H Spider Map describing the incarceration of Japanese Americans in WWII.< /p>
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Requirements: Answers to 6 5Ws&H questions as well as appropriate illustrations for each.
Engage students by starting with open-ended questions about fairness and justice. Encourage every student to share their thoughts to foster empathy and deeper understanding of the topic.
Write 3-5 discussion questions that connect historical events to current issues. Use prompts like 'How might you feel if you were in their position?' to spark personal connections and critical thinking.
Divide your class into groups of 3-4 to ensure everyone can participate. Assign each group a question and give them a few minutes to discuss before sharing with the class.
Set clear expectations for listening and responding to others’ ideas. Model respectful disagreement and praise thoughtful contributions to create a safe, open environment.
Invite students to use ideas from the discussion when completing their spider maps. This deepens understanding and helps students create richer answers and illustrations.
The 5Ws and H of Japanese American Incarceration are: Who ordered and was affected, What happened, When and Where it occurred, Why it happened, and How many people were impacted. This framework helps students understand key facts about the incarceration of Japanese Americans in WWII.
Students can create a spider map by making a central topic (Japanese American Incarceration) and connecting six branches for each 5W and H question. In each branch, they write a short answer and add a meaningful illustration representing their response.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered the incarceration through Executive Order 9066. The order mainly affected Japanese Americans living on the West Coast, including over 120,000 people, most of whom were U.S. citizens.
Japanese Americans were incarcerated because of wartime fear, racism, and suspicion after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The government claimed it was for national security, but no evidence of disloyalty was ever found among the incarcerated.
Effective ways include using interactive activities like spider maps, analyzing primary sources, discussing personal stories, and creating illustrations. These approaches help students engage with the topic and understand its impact on individuals and communities.