Description
Dive into WWII battle history with an easy-prep lesson, activities, and Book Club on Iwo and the Navajo Code Talkers made for thoughtful middle and high school study.
The Battle of Iwo Jima was the first invasion of Japanese territory during WWII, and the Navajo Code Talkers were an essential part of that victory. Learn the history of how Code Talkers began in WWI, how the Navajo language worked to transport messages, and enjoy a book club discussion on *Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two by Joseph Bruchac as you learn about the history of the ferocious Battle of Iwo Jima.
Google Slides guide you through the lesson; a video and two games are included (plus two speed variations if you’re short on time). Easy prep for busy teachers!
*The book club discussion on Code Talker is optional. All the other parts of the lesson are not dependent on it.
Experience the bravery of WWII through Battle of Iwo Jima lessons and Code Talkers book activities that spark curiosity and learning.