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Learning Activity 6-B-1

Final SEA Worksheet // Excellent SEA form. This is very comprehensive and complete .//

7/8 - Hey Travis. I have been looking over the map and filling out an SEA worksheet. I will post later what I have down, as well sa some responses that I came up with for the other questions (PS)

7/9 - Travis - I thought maybe we could break down the different parts of the SEA worksheet on the wiki page. After you add to what I have, I can put them together into a final SEA worksheet Here is what I have so far. (PS)

Map is a war strategy map Date – June 8, 1944 Legend in lower left corner On a beach Time – 2400 hours (midnight) “Secret” written in map / crossed out France is the focus of the map
 * __ Scan __**

Detailed with troops, maybe numbers correspond to unit numbers or number of soldiers Uses military time Legend shows US, British, and Enemy stations Labels towns, railroads, rivers, roads Arrows indicate direction of troop advancement into France Concentration of tanks near Mortain The -- is a bomb line Allies appeared to outnumber enemy on Eastern part of map The map was secret at the time it was created When was “secret” crossed out of the map and why? What impact did this attack involve? What were the overall numbers of the forces involved in this attack? D-Day invasion / “Operation Overlord” Turning point of war in Europe during WWII US, British, and Canadian forces all involved in attack No longer a secret operative – map has been declassified June 18, 1979 (lower left corner) US and British troops made a combined effort to invade France in June, 1944 in order to take part France and Europe, which was controlled by Nazi Germany D-Day was a 3-part invasion: bombing raids, landing paratroopers, and the beach landings Invasion was a cross-channel invasion from Britain to France Invasions secrecy was aided by Operation Bodyguard Bridges and roads are marked on map because they were targeted by Allied bombings to prevent aid from reaching attacked enemy locations 150,000 soldiers / 5,000 ships involved in attack **
 * __ Evaluate __**
 * __ Analyze __**
 * Beaches of Normandy

This series of maps can be used in the instruction of the ending of the European Theater of WWII.These maps would be a great supplemental material for a history lesson on the D-Day invasion.Students examining these maps could actually envision how military commanders would assess their progress and plan for future attacks (PS) These maps could be used to show tactical warfare and military strategy (PS) Math – students could determine how far the troops went and determine areas where they were camped.(PS) Science – look at weather to determine how it could have impacted such an attack (weather was actually a big factor in the D-Day invasions and actually pushed the invasion back 1 day) (PS) This type of map is for an older student. (PS) // Yes, I would agree, most appropriate for older students. Younger ones may have a hard time with them. CK. The maps would be very useful in studying the concept of stratgic planning and how it works. CK .//
 * __How can this series of maps be used in the classroom? __**

History - I appreciate the point made by the Library of Congress on its "About This Collection" page. History books and teachers (myself included) often fall into the trap of judging generals and other leaders in very hyper-critical ways based upon our knowledge of situations after the fact when the reality faced by these men and women is almost always not so clear. Their decisions are made in stressful situations based upon incomplete and sometimes completely irroneous details. These maps show that Gen. Bradley was forced to make decisions for months in Western Europe despite the fact that military intelligence was often unable to pinpoint the locations of sometimes vast numbers of German troops. This is an important concept to remind students, and this is a great example of it actually happening. (TS) // You make a very interesting and important point. I think this may often be the case with many other leaders too, managers, principals, CEOs, and so on... CK .// Geography - identifying geographic features that might explain troop formations (mountains, hills, bodies of water), identifying items in the legend on the map (TS)

English/Writing - Possibly a cross-curricular activity that requires map-reading, historical knowledge, and creative writing. Writing a series of journal entries from dates that align with places on each map. Students could do some brief research on the events in a couple of operations, incorporating geographic and accurate historical knowledge into a creative paper. (TS) // Neat, creative idea. CK //

**__ What prior information would be necessary for students to use these maps effectively? __** Students would have to have a general idea about WWII, the D-Day invasion, and the subsequent progress of the Allied forces. (PS) Students should have an idea about using map legends and keys. (PS) // Yes, this prior knowledge will be very helpful. CK .//

It might be helpful for students to learn some military terminology (how big is a company? battallion? etc.) (TS) // That's right, many may not know what those terms mean. CK .//

Yes – I would use these in a study of WWII. They are an excellent primary source that shows first-hand planning and execution of military and procedures.This is much more than students can get from simply reading the information in a textbook.This map would be a great asset in helping me teach about the D-Day invasions in my US 2 history course.(PS)
 * __Would you use these maps in your classroom. Why or why not?__**

I wouldn't use them in my current classroom, simply because WWII is not a part of my curriculum (I begin at discovery of America and end at Reconstruction). If I did have the opportunity to teach later American or World History, I would consider using some of these maps incorporated into larger lesson plans about important moments. The map of D Day for example would be a great resource, as would maps from the Battle of the Bulge and other crucial conflicts. (TS)


 * __Although maps may be typically thought of as social studies resources, they can be used in other areas as well. On the wiki, brainstorm ideas with your group for using maps in multiple subject areas. Be as creative as you can. Provide links to maps if possible, but you may share ideas even if you can’t find a specific online resource to match the idea.__**

[] This site is terrific. It is an interactive map of the Chicago fire with eyewitness accounts. (PS) [] This site shows the layout of the streets and boulevards of New York City in 1890. (PS) []Map of the Hindenburg’s disastrous flight. (PS) [] This contains monthly sky maps. (PS) [] Requires children to color map so the countries that share boundaries are not the same color. (PS) [] This site shows the maps created by Leonardo da Vinci. They are fascinating and you see the progression of map making. (PS)
 * Geography:** // Wow-This is really good. I like how the connections to the different subject areas are made here. CK .//
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History - [] provides maps of the Lewis and Clark route, general American acquisitions, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the Gadsden Purchase, and the Oregon Territory. One of the obviously important themes of my early American History class is the growth of the nation; this page provides a number of decent resources to illustrate this. (TS)

Oceanography - [] Maps of worldwide ocean currents (TS)

Geography - [] What factors lead to areas of greater population? (TS)

==Paul: D-Day was June 6, 1944. I don't think the map for part one is of the actual D-Day landing...or am I misinterpreting something? If it's dated June 8, that should mean that it describes an operation that would take place ON THAT DATE, right?// Evidence of good collaboration. CK .//==

The map is 2 days after D-Day. I would think that the map shows the progress that the Allied forces have made 2 days into the liberation of France.

Your SEA is very thorough..I did my own the other day, comparing it to yours I think I only have a couple of additions to make, once the Analysis part is cleared up re: my question above.

Travis - I am going to post the SEA worksheet that I put together with the information from above and label it final. I just want to get it posted because I am not sure how much more access I will have to the internet for the rest of the day.