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Sinking the Supership
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Viewing Ideas
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Before Watching
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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.
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As students watch, have them collect information using the
viewing guide provided in the "Battleship Yamato"
classroom activity.
After Watching
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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?
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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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