About This Lesson
This mini-lesson features a short video by educator Sari Beth Rosenberg exploring the complex history of Iva Toguri D’Aquino, an American citizen unfairly scapegoated as the infamous World War II broadcaster "Tokyo Rose."
To help students process the lesson, it includes two accompanying worksheets:
- Grades 5–8 Worksheet: Focuses on active listening, foundational vocabulary, and chronological sequencing.
- Grades 9–12 Worksheet: Focuses on critical thinking, media literacy, and analyzing the historical impact of wartime fear and racism.
