USS Arizona Memorial Junior Ranger Activity Book - Naval Terms - Who’s Who in WWII - Attackers & Defenders - Target: Oahu

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USS Arizona Memorial Junior Ranger Activity Book provides an educational, activity-based journey through the events surrounding December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor. It introduces core naval vocabulary, explains major WWII participants and theaters, and describes the attackers and defenders, including the roles of Japanese aircraft carriers and various aircraft types. Worksheets prompt learners to identify terms, match Axis and Allied countries by flags, and connect Japanese attack forces to intended American targets through guided coloring and grid activities.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages17

Reading Time43 min

AccessFree to download

Naval Terms

Who’s Who in WWII

Attackers & Defenders

Target: Oahu

USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL JUNIOR RANGER ACTIVITY BOOK -PAGES OF EDUCATIONAL AND FUN ACTIVITIES! -2 FREE POSTCARDS! -EXCLUSIVE JR. RANGER EMBROIDERED PATCH! - $1 FROM THE SALE OF THIS PROGRAM WILL GO TOWARDS THE PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL FUND! | ALOHA! Welcome to the USS Arizona Memorial! This is one of many special places where the National Park Service preservesand protects our country’s past. I’m Koa, your Interpretive Ranger. | And I’m Honu, your Park Guide! Complete the activities in this book to earn your Jr. Ranger Patch and become an official USS Arizona Memorial Junior Ranger. | | --- | --- | | | | | Grab your sea bag and come with us! This story will carry you back in time to December 1941. | | | --- | --- | | Take this historic journey with us to remember what happened on December 7, 1941. | | | | | | | | You’ll learn about that infamous day from beginning to end and you’ll come to understand what it means for all of us today. Thank you for your interest in the USS Arizona Memorial and for supporting the Pearl Harbor Memorial Fund. One dollar from each sale of this program will go towards the capital campaign fund to rebuild and expand the visitor center and museum. Project Directors: Brad Baker, National Park Service & Kendall McCreary, Arizona Memorial Museum Assn. Illustrated and Designed by Alan Low Design Published by the Arizona Memorial Museum Assn. ©2003 Arizona Memorial Musuem Association USS Arizona Memorial \#1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818 The Arizona Memorial Museum Association initiatesand supports interpretive, educational, and historic research at the USS Arizona Memorial in cooperation with the National Park Service. The Association provides services and direct financial support in order to promote park stewardship and enrich the visitor experience. For more information and educational resources, please visit [us on the web at](us on the web at www.nps.gov/usar)[ www.nps.gov/usar](us on the web at www.nps.gov/usar). 12.03.5000 |
1. NAVAL TERMS
In the early twentieth century, a way for nations to project power in the world was through a strong navy. Navies protect trade shipping and the coastline borders of their country. During the 1920’s and 1930’s America, Japan, and the larger nations of Europe raced to build the largest navies in the world.
These ships would later fight in World War II.
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People enlisted in the navy for different reasons. Some wanted to get a job with 3 square meals a day. Others wanted to see and travel across the world. Still more wanted to learn new skills. Many enlisted for the honor of serving their country. Today, men and women enlist in the Navy for the same reasons.
Sailors have different words for life onboard ship. See if you can identify the list of nautical terms on the picture below.
Starboard = Right Ladder = Stairs Port = Left Galley= Kitchen Deck = Floor Rack = Bed Overhead = Ceiling Hatch = Door Bulkhead = Wall Porthole = Window
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| | | | | | | | E. 2. WHO’S WHO IN WWII WorldWar II was the largest and most destructive war in history. It involved over 60 nations and fighting happened all over the globe. It started on September 1, 1939 with the German invasion of Poland. Great Britain and France declared war on Germany in response. The war soon spread out from Europe involving even more nations. When Japan attacked the U.S. on December 7, 1941, America entered the war and fighting became worldwide. WWII is generally divided into two sections (or theaters of operation): the European Theater and the Pacific Theater*. The two fighting sides were divided into the Axis and the Allies. The major Axis powers were Germany, Italy, and Japan. The major Allied powers were the U.S.A., Great Britain, and the U.S.S.R. WWII ended on September 2, 1945 with t

FAQs

What do readers learn in the “Naval Terms” section?

Readers learn basic shipboard and nautical vocabulary and practice identifying related terms shown in a picture.

How is WWII organized in the “Who’s Who in WWII” section?

It describes WWII as being generally divided into the European and Pacific theaters, and also notes the China-Burma-India (CBI) theater.

What activity do readers complete in “Attackers & Defenders”?

Readers match the attacking Japanese forces with major intended American targets by coloring the attack spot in a grid.

Aug 28, 2026

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