Codebreaking in WWII Lesson

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Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will learn about the critical role that Allied codebreaking efforts played during World War II, including how the decryption of German and Japanese codes influenced the outcomes of key battles and contributed to the overall success of the Allied forces. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:

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WWII Codebreaking Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete all the tables.

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WWII Codebreaking Research Worksheet.doc
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