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Sinking the Supership
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Viewing Ideas
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Before Watching
Ask students what they know about World War II. Use a map and have
students locate specific countries as they describe what they know about each
country's involvement in the war. Ask students to also locate Japan and
Okinawa, as well as the Panama Canal, on a map.
As students watch, have them collect information using the viewing guide
provided in the "Battleship Yamato" classroom activity.
After Watching
Crew members of the Battleship Yamato were told to settle their affairs
prior to departing for what they knew would be their final mission. Ask
students why they think crew members accepted the order from their superiors to
go along on a suicide mission. What may have motivated the battleship's crew to
leave their homes and families behind?
Discuss the end of the battleship era and the emergence of the aircraft
carrier as the primary weapon of war at sea. What were the reasons for this
change in strategy? Since World War II, battle groups have replaced
battleships. Have students research the components in a battle group and
explain the role of each.
Find
the feature at www.pbs.org/nova/battlegroup/elements.html
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