Name Date World War II Project Introduction This activity will help you get a better understanding causes and World War II. The entire time frame for the project is fifteen class periods. We will be spending 10 days in the library researching, and 5 days in the computer lab creating the. The Task After researching dates and about key World War II you will create a Presentation on World War II. The Process Explore the websites listed on Mr. Geiss s class page, books, journals, and your textbook and take notes causes war, World War II, and events that ended the war. After conducting the research of World War II, compile the into a thirty-two slide Presentation on World War II. (1) Title Slide - Your first slide is to be your title slide on which you will give the title: World War II, your name, and a picture. (2) Causes War - On each of your you are to include some type of picture, drawing or graphic from your Internet research; the date and name cause war, and at least three about the cause war. (6) Major Events War in Europe - On each of your you are to include some type of picture, drawing or graphic from your Internet research; the date and name of a battle or event, and at least three about the battle or the event. All of your events will be arranged in chronological order. The War in Europe began in 1939 and ended in 1945. (5) Major Events War in the Pacific - On each of your you are to include some type of picture, drawing or graphic from your Internet research; the date and name of a battle or event, and at least three about the battle or the event. All of your events will be arranged in chronological order. The War in the Pacific began in 1941 and ended in 1945. (2) Major Events War in Africa - On each of your you are to include some type of picture, drawing or graphic from your Internet research; the date and name of a battle or event, and at least three about the battle or the event. All of your events will be arranged in chronological order. (3) Turning Points War - Of the events that you have chosen, choose three events that you feel are the most important events. You must write a 5 -sentence paragraph describing each event chosen and a picture event.
(2) Impact of World War II U.S. home front - On each of your you are to include some type of picture, drawing or graphic from your Internet research; the name of the event, and at least three about the event. (2) Unique Contributions to the War - On each of your you are to include some type of picture, drawing or graphic from your Internet research; the name group, and at least three about the contributiy provided. (5) Important People Pictures must be included of 5 important people. Each person will need to have a three sentence description as to why they were important. (1) End War in Europe Include some type of picture, drawing, or graphic from your Internet research; explain how the war ended in three and the impact it had world and the United States. (1) End War in the Pacific Include some type of picture, drawing, or graphic from your Internet research; explain how the war ended in three and the impact it had world and the United States. (1) Page Title the slide Page, list all sources that you used in your using the correct APA format. 1. Title Page 2. Cause War 3. Cause War 4. Major Event War in Europe 5. Major Event War in Europe 6. Major Event War in Europe 7. Major Event War in Europe 8. Major Event War in Europe 9. Major Event War in Europe 10. Major Event War in Europe 11. Major Event War in the Pacific 12. Major Event War in the Pacific 13. Major Event War in the Pacific 14. Major Event War in the Pacific 15. Major Event War in the Pacific 16. Major Event War in Africa 17. Major Event War in Africa 18. Turning Point War 19. Turning Point War 20. Turning Point War 21. Impact of World War II U.S. home front 22. Impact of World War II U.S. home front 23. Unique Contribution to the War 24. Unique Contribution to the War 25. Important Person 26. Important Person 27. Important Person 28. Important Person 29. Important Person 30. The End War in Europe
31. The End War in the Pacific 32. Page Documentation of Sources As you research World War II, be certain that you use multiple and credible sources to find your. Be careful when using sites like Wikipedia and people s personal just for fun websites. Many times these sites contain inaccurate. Don t forget to PARAPHRASE the facts and you learn. PUT THE FACTS IN YOUR OWN WORDS. If you are caught plagiarizing (passing off somebody else s work as your own), you will receive a ZERO for the project. You may copy and paste photos from the internet, but be sure to include the source at the bottom photo. At least 4 sources are needed total of 4 Use your text book as your first source Use one reference source other than an encyclopedia Use one online database source ex. Ebsco, First Search Use one primary source A primary source is a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event. Some types of primary sources include: ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS (excerpts or translations acceptable): Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records CREATIVE WORKS: Poetry, drama, novels, music, art RELICS OR ARTIFACTS: Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings Examples of primary sources include: Diary of Anne Frank - Experiences of a Jewish family during WWII The Constitution of Canada - Canadian History A journal article reporting NEW research or findings Weavings and pottery - Native American history Plato's Republic - Women in Ancient Greece What is a secondary source? A secondary source interprets and analyzes primary sources. These sources are one or more steps removed from the event. Secondary sources may have pictures, quotes or graphics of primary sources in them. Some types of seconday sources include: PUBLICATIONS: Textbooks, magazine articles, histories, criticisms, commentaries, encyclopedias
Examples of secondary sources include: A journal/magazine article which interprets or reviews previous findings A history textbook A book about the effects of WWI Use the sheets to conduct your research. Your source card should be same page as your card. Research Due Date: 2/18 Due Date: 3/1
Name Date World War II Rubric Number of Slides 5 Excellent 32 or more 4 Good no more than 28 3 Satisfactory no more than 24 2 Needs Improvement fewer than 20 1 Unsatisfactory fewer than 10 Title slide Causes War Major Events War in Europe Major Events War in the Pacific Title slide meets (title, name, and picture) causes of (6 (5 Title slide is (title, name, picture) causes of (6 (5 Title slide is (title, name, picture) causes of (1 events war. 3 (no more than 5 events war. 3 (no more than 4 Title slide is missing two (title, name, picture) very causes war. 3 very events war. 1 sentence (6 very events war. 1 sentence (5 Title slide is missing two or more (title, name, picture) very on the causes of or less (1 very on the events war. 2 or less. (no more than 5 very on the events war. 2 or less. (no more than 4
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Spelling and grammar Research No spelling or errors Research meets (at least 2 sources, one card, research completed on time) No more than one spelling or error Research is (at least 2 sources, one card, research completed on time) No more than two spelling or errors Research is (at least 2 sources, one card, research completed on time) There are more than two spelling or errors Research is missing two (at least 2 sources, one card, research completed on time) There are more than three spelling or errors Research is missing two or more (at least 2 sources, one card, research completed on time) Grade / 75