This is a resource for KS3/4 students to be looking at the decisions to drop the atomic bombs in 1945.
On the ‘bomb decisions’ sheet, students decide what they would do regarding the decisions on dropping thee bomb. As an extension, they can lace themselves in the position of Harry Truman and decide what he should have done.
On the second sheet, differentiated for lower ability students, students firstly which of the points suggest that the dropping of the bombs was:
• The right thing to do
• The wrong thing to do
They then choose their opinions on what were the best reasons for and against dropping he bomb. As an extension, the more able students can write a letter explaining their views fully.
This can lead to a debate or a piece of extended writing. It has also been used in the past as a resource to prepare for an assessment.
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