Holocaust Historian Webquest
(RI 8.2, W 8.4, W 8.6)
This quarter we will be looking at the topics of Tolerance, Hatred, and Human Rights within the context of literature. As part of this unit you will read a play based around the Holocaust. To help you with background knowledge your Trio group will become expert historians on a specific topic and then teach that information to the class.
Your task is to
1.) complete your section of the class webquest
2.) create a 3-5 minute presentation (using Powerpoint, Prezi, Google Slides, or another presentation software) over the information
3.) create a graphic organizer for the class to use for notes during your presentation
4.) create 3 quiz questions about your topic.
You will have two classes to complete this work with your group, and you will present on the third day.
This quarter we will be looking at the topics of Tolerance, Hatred, and Human Rights within the context of literature. As part of this unit you will read a play based around the Holocaust. To help you with background knowledge your Trio group will become expert historians on a specific topic and then teach that information to the class.
Your task is to
1.) complete your section of the class webquest
2.) create a 3-5 minute presentation (using Powerpoint, Prezi, Google Slides, or another presentation software) over the information
3.) create a graphic organizer for the class to use for notes during your presentation
4.) create 3 quiz questions about your topic.
You will have two classes to complete this work with your group, and you will present on the third day.
I Webquest (link to Google Doc with chart)
(RI 8.2)
Directions:
You can find your topic and information about your topic at the websites provided below.
General Resource
The Holocaust Encyclopedia: http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/
1. What issues in Germany and the world led to Hitler coming to power?
http://www.ushmm.org/outreach/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007671
2. Describe Kristallnacht and the Nuremberg laws.
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Holocaust/kristallnacht.html
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Holocaust/nurlaws.html
3. Ghettos (1939-1941)
https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/ghettos-in-poland
https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/life-in-the-ghettos
http://fcit.usf.edu/holocaust/timeline/ghettos.htm
4. What was Nazi propaganda and how was it used to spread the Nazi message?
https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/nazi-propaganda
5. Who was targeted during the Holocaust AND why do you think that/those groups were targeted?
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005149
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007457
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007329
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007457
6. Who was Heinrich Himmler, and what was his role in the Holocaust?
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007407
7. Describe the life of a person that was contained in one of these concentration camps. Using detail, describe what daily life was like for them.
http://www.candlesholocaustmuseum.org/ - click on the "survivors" link
8. What does C.A.N.D.E.L.S. stand for?
Who was Mengele and what was he known for?
http://www.candlesholocaustmuseum.org/ Click on the "History of Candles" link
9. Explain and summarize what Einsatzgruppen were.
https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/einsatzgruppen
*Explore any other Holocaust website (not Wikipedia) and report what you learned.
(RI 8.2)
Directions:
- Evenly divide the task of completing this webquest.
- One group member: create and share the webquest answer chart from the template.
- One group member: start and set up the presentation (title it and set it up for group members to add to it).
- One group member: create the notes graphic organizer for the class to use.
- Create 3 “quiz” questions about your topic. They should represent information you think is the most important for us to understand about your topic. (Group of 3 -- each member create one question; Group of 4 -- one member is responsible for creating these.)
- ALL group members: Read ALL the information about your topic. As you find information that answers each part of the chart, add it to the correct section. Place your initials next to your contribution.
You can find your topic and information about your topic at the websites provided below.
General Resource
The Holocaust Encyclopedia: http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/
1. What issues in Germany and the world led to Hitler coming to power?
http://www.ushmm.org/outreach/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007671
2. Describe Kristallnacht and the Nuremberg laws.
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Holocaust/kristallnacht.html
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Holocaust/nurlaws.html
3. Ghettos (1939-1941)
https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/ghettos-in-poland
https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/life-in-the-ghettos
http://fcit.usf.edu/holocaust/timeline/ghettos.htm
4. What was Nazi propaganda and how was it used to spread the Nazi message?
https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/nazi-propaganda
5. Who was targeted during the Holocaust AND why do you think that/those groups were targeted?
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005149
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007457
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007329
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007457
6. Who was Heinrich Himmler, and what was his role in the Holocaust?
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007407
7. Describe the life of a person that was contained in one of these concentration camps. Using detail, describe what daily life was like for them.
http://www.candlesholocaustmuseum.org/ - click on the "survivors" link
8. What does C.A.N.D.E.L.S. stand for?
Who was Mengele and what was he known for?
http://www.candlesholocaustmuseum.org/ Click on the "History of Candles" link
9. Explain and summarize what Einsatzgruppen were.
https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/einsatzgruppen
*Explore any other Holocaust website (not Wikipedia) and report what you learned.
II. Presentation
2.) The Presentation (DAY 2)
(W 8.4, 8.6)
Discuss with your group the information you found during your research. Which is the most important and most interesting for you to share in your presentation? Create your 3-5 minute presentation based around this information. (Your presentation will be cut off at 5 minutes, so do not go over that time. Add relevant images and include a bibliography slide, or paste the websites where you found your information/images on each corresponding slide.
*Save your presentation and email it to me with the title Holocaust Webquest: [Your Topic]
3.) Graphic Organizer (DAY 2)
(W 8.4)
Your graphic organizer should be logically organized, so your peers can write information answering who, what, where, when, why, and how about your topic. Design it so it is easy to follow and there is room to write information. They should be able to use it to study for a quiz about your topic.
**Here are some examples of different kinds of graphic organizers.
4.) Three Quiz Questions (DAY 2)
(W 8.4)
Create 3 “quiz” questions about your topic. They should represent information you think is the most important for us to understand about your topic. Place the questions at the end of your presentation & on your graphic organizer. Your answers should be on a slide AFTER the question on the presentation. (Group of 3 -- each member create one question; Group of 4 -- one member is responsible for creating these.)
2.) The Presentation (DAY 2)
(W 8.4, 8.6)
Discuss with your group the information you found during your research. Which is the most important and most interesting for you to share in your presentation? Create your 3-5 minute presentation based around this information. (Your presentation will be cut off at 5 minutes, so do not go over that time. Add relevant images and include a bibliography slide, or paste the websites where you found your information/images on each corresponding slide.
*Save your presentation and email it to me with the title Holocaust Webquest: [Your Topic]
3.) Graphic Organizer (DAY 2)
(W 8.4)
Your graphic organizer should be logically organized, so your peers can write information answering who, what, where, when, why, and how about your topic. Design it so it is easy to follow and there is room to write information. They should be able to use it to study for a quiz about your topic.
**Here are some examples of different kinds of graphic organizers.
4.) Three Quiz Questions (DAY 2)
(W 8.4)
Create 3 “quiz” questions about your topic. They should represent information you think is the most important for us to understand about your topic. Place the questions at the end of your presentation & on your graphic organizer. Your answers should be on a slide AFTER the question on the presentation. (Group of 3 -- each member create one question; Group of 4 -- one member is responsible for creating these.)
*BEFORE YOU SUBMIT
Use the following checklist to make sure you have everything.
Use the following checklist to make sure you have everything.
- Topic title is on each document (chart, presentation, graphic organizer)
- List the names of group members is on each document (chart, presentation, graphic organizer)
- Information is organized logically and clearly in the presentation.
- You have your quiz questions and answers in the presentation.
- Each presentation slide has only the most important information.
- Spelling and capitalization is correct
- Create a bibliography slide, or paste the websites where you found your information on each corresponding slide of the presentation.