World War II Project
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As we enter into our unit over World War II, it is important to understand the impact the conflict had on
multiple groups. Due to the vast amount of information that we need to cover, you will become an “expert” on
one of the following topics and create a presentation to teach your classmates. You may work independently or
with ONE partner, but you must fill out this sheet and be able to answer questions individually. You will
prepare a presentation that lasts between 4-8 minutes. Be creative with this project! You can use YouTube
videos (please get my permission first; maximum of 2 minutes), power points, or posters to help you, but you
must include some sort of visual aide!
We will be touching on each of these subjects during our time in class, but this project will give you an
opportunity to research something that interests you and put your own creativity into it.
Topics:
The Manhattan Project
Adolf Hitler
The Holocaust
Winston Churchill
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Medical Developments in
WWII
Japanese Internment Camps
Advances In Technology
During WWII
Food Rationing
The Roles of Women In WWII
African Americans In WWII
Mexican Americans In WWII
Propaganda In WWII
D-Day
The Battle of Midway
Rubric:
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Student completed attached questions
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Student prepared relevant visual aids (if there are videos, student had videos approved)
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Student has 5 sources (at least 2 book sources)
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Student is able to answer student/teacher questions (within reason)
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It is evident that the student is well prepared for their presentation (include the answers to
your questions and any additional information that is necessary in order for your
classmates to understand your subject)
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Student covered the topic that was approved by Ms. Guadagnoli/Ms. Thornton
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Student met daily objectives while working in class
*If you will be absent on the day of presentations OR you would prefer to present one-on-one, limited
time slots will be available before & after school and during lunches during the week of February 15th.
These times will be posted on Monday, February 8th on my door. You MUST sign up in advance for
these slots.
Sources: Wikipedia does not count. Include the Title, Author, and hyperlink (2 sources must be books)
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Questions: (answer in 2-3 complete sentences each for credit)
What made you interested in the topic you chose?
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What cultural or social impacts did your topic have?
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What was the most surprising thing you learned while researching your topic?
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Why is your topic important to study while studying World War II?
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Is there anything that surprised you about your topic?
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