Unit Activity: World War II
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Task 1
Decoding the Message
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You may never learn to speak Navajo, but you can still use the code. In this activity, you'll use part of the "Navajo Code Talkers'
Dictionary" to decode a top secret message. You'll also use the information you decode to pinpoint an important location on a
map from World War II.
Part A
During the Battle of Iwo Jima, Navajo code talkers sent an extremely important message to US military leaders. It formed
one word:
Sheep-Uncle-Ram-Ice-Bear-Ant-Cat-Horse-Itch
Here is the Navajo translation:
Dibeh, Shi-da, Dah-nes-tsa, Tkin, Shush, Wol-La-Chee, Moasi, Lin, Yeh-hes.
But what did it mean? Use these sections from the "Navajo Code Talkers' Dictionary" to see if you can decode it.
Hint 1: Pay special attention to the section on the alphabet.
Hint 2: Even after you decode the word, you probably won't understand it. You will get more information after you
complete part B.
Write your answer in the space provided.
BIY X2 X 15px AVVERTE