Investigating+WWII+Project

=**World War II: Webquest**= The Great Depression led to the rise of many dictatorial leaders around the world. You have already investigated the rise of these leaders. Now, you will investigate the war that resulted from the actions of these leaders. You will be responsible for relating the events of your topic to create a vivid picture of the world from 1939 to 1945.

__**The Task:**__ You and a partner will investigate your assigned topic. You will become an expert on your topic and create one of five projects to assist in teaching the class about your topic.

PROJECTS: 1. Newsreel with transcript 2. Radio Broadcast with transcript 3. Newspaper with photos, comics, and news reports. 4. Comic Book--if appropriate for your topic. 5. Slide Show--will have narration added.

Procedure: Your job is to investigate your topic thoroughly. You will use the Internet, primary sources, and secondary sources to support your research. You will provide citations using MLA guidelines and document all sources. Steps to follow--
 * __The Topics:__**
 * = American Perspective ||= Alliances ||= USO ||
 * = Jewish Perspective ||= Concentration Camps ||= Homefront ||
 * = German Perspective ||= Internment Camps ||= U.S. Invasions ||
 * = Japanese Perspective ||= Prisoners of War ||= D-Day ||
 * = Propaganda ||= VE & VJ Days ||= German Americans ||
 * = Atomic Weapons ||= Treaties ||= Japanese Americans ||
 * = Italy ||= Europe ||= Italian Americans ||
 * = Cost of War ||= End of War/Treaties ||= Holocaust ||
 * 1) Choose a partner.
 * 2) Choose a topic.
 * 3) Use the Internet, school library, PowerLibrary, and any other resources necessary to research your topic.
 * 4) Click on your topic in the chart for helpful information.
 * 5) Choose a project to submit.
 * 6) Begin the research process.
 * 7) Develop a bibliography of sources utilized.
 * 8) Relate your topic to the present world situation or recent history. What effects does WWII have on today's world?

**2010-2011 Student Projects**