CHY4U West & the World
Student Learning Module:
War & Revolution
1900-1945
Part I: Research & Works Cited for SLM
Due: _______________________
Conduct research using at least 3 sources based on one of the topics listed below that will be used to
create a Macromedia Breeze Learning Module that will be viewed by the rest of the class. Include your
research notes, works cited for your research and images, visuals, audio, etc that you will include in your
Powerpoint.
Part II: Powerpoint Student Learning Module
Due: _______________________
The next step is to develop a Powerpoint of about 15-20 slides that effectively tells the story about your
topic. You may use music, video, primary documents, timelines, etc to enhance your presentation.
Part III: Script for Narration of PPT
Due: _______________________
Before you add the audio narration to the Powerpoint you will submit a script for approval. Your script
will be printed next to the slides like the example shown in class.
Part IV: Completed SLM
Due: _______________________
List of Possible Topics
Russian Revolution
Tsar Nicholas II
Mysteries around Anastasia
Romanov Dynasty
Vladimir Lenin
Leon Trotsky
Joseph Stalin
Bloody Sunday
Marxism-Leninism
Causes of Russian Revolution
The Revolution
Rasputin
February Revolution
World War I
Woodrow Wilson, 14 Points
League of Nations
Treaty of Versailles
Trench Warfare
Schlieffen Plan
Role of Women
Battles
Canada’s Role
War Technology
Causes of WWI
The Balkans
Interwar Period & World War II
The Holocaust
Fascism
Soviet Purges
Great Famine
Stalin
Mussolini
Hitler
Trotsky
Picasso
Churchill
Hiroshima
Battles
Pearl Harbor
Spanish Civil War
Topic of Your Choice (in consultation with Instructor): ____________________________________
Part I Research Notes Template
Type: (Highlight Applicable)
Internet
Book
Audio
Video
Encyclopedia Primary Document
Citation:
Use in Powerpoint
Journal
Other
Include notes of possible uses in PPT
and ideas about possible images to
support information
Notes:
Individual Source Assessment Tool
Level 4: Excellent Source, Notes are Coherent, Ideas for PPT Added show foresight & creativity, Source is Cited Properly.
Level 3: Useful Source, Notes are Coherent, Ideas for PPT Added, Source is Cited Properly.
Level 2: Source lacks substance, Notes are Disorganized, Ideas for PPT Added show little creativity, Citation needs work.
Level 1: Source is weak, Notes will not help the development of the PPT, PPT ideas are limited, improper citation.