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SUGGESTED SEQUENCE OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES,
INCLUDING THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER RESOURCES:
• Examine the timelines, Handout 6.1 and 6.2. What conclusions do you arrive at?
• When have biological and chemical weapons been used? Research on the internet for contemporary
examples of the use of biological and chemical weapons.
• Examine letters, diaries, and other personal accounts of survivors and perpetrators of Unit 731 and the
other Japanese facilities.
• Research the following: Were U.S. and Allied soldiers affected by biological and chemical warfare?
• Read the survivor accounts of germ warfare and answer the discussion questions.
• Research the following: Why was Japan able to shirk responsibility for the use of biological and chemical
warfare?
• Research the following: What role did the U.S. play in preventing the details of Japanese biological and
chemical warfare from being discussed at the International Military Tribunal Far East (IMTFE) Trials?
• Research the contemporary effects of Japan’s burial of chemicals at the end of WWII?
• In pairs, access one of the internet sites listed on the Bibliography that your teacher assigns to you.
Report to the class about the site and its usefulness.
• Research contemporary international newspaper accounts about biological and chemical warfare.
• Research Unit 731 Museum in Harbin. What is this museum? What is its purpose? Is it controversial?
What is Japan’s reaction to this museum?
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