Teaching Materials ①

Introduction
~HIROSHIMA on August 6th 1945~

With this video, you can find out what happened in Hiroshima city on August 6th, 1945. This is your first step to understanding the extent of the damage caused by a single bomb.

【video time: 1 m 42 s 】

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Teaching Materials ②

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
~Conveying the record and memory of HIROSHIMA forever~

◆ What is it about?
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum was built so that people would never forget the devastation of Hiroshima caused by the atomic bombing. This video will help viewers understand the effort and emotion of the team that created the museum. Learn what an important role it plays and think deeply about lasting peace.

【video time: 14 m 34 s 】

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Examples of questions to keep the conversation going

What to ask children to get them thinking more about peace.

・Let’s discuss what you know about Hiroshima, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and so on.
・In the video, it is said that many items in the museum have been provided by the bereaved families of Hibakusha. Wouldn’t you like to keep the items left by your family and friends close to you? Why do you think the bereaved donated these precious items to the museum? Let’s discuss with your classmates/friends.
・What role do you think Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum plays to make the world a better and more peaceful place?