Essential Questions:
1. How and why do some societies turn towards dictatorships?
2. What led to World War II?
3. What role did Canada play in World War II?
Background and Leading up to World War II:
1. How and why do some societies turn towards dictatorships?
2. What led to World War II?
3. What role did Canada play in World War II?
Background and Leading up to World War II:
Activity One: Rise of Fascism
- View the Introduction to the Political Spectrum PowerPoint - Communism, Social Democrats, National Socialists
- Understand these terms and definitions
- Read the article : "The Rise of Fascism" and answer the questions given on this document
Wed, Nov 28 - We discussed The Political Spectrum as in the PPT below. (Only up to "Politital Parties" slide. About 1/2 way)
Benito Mussolini Joseph Stalin Adolf Hitler
ITALY SOVIET UNION GERMANY
How did Hitler rise to power?
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Lead Up to War
- Students will complete the Timeline and Map handouts
- "The War Begins' PowerPoint presentation and note taking
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World War 2 Begins - PowerPoint
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After Reading, answer the following questions:
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Canada and World War II:
Using the textbook (below), and the Power Points (below), work with a partner to organize the information needed in the Timeline document provided. Also - if you hear information during one of the presentations, add this to your timeline as well.
Using the textbook (below), and the Power Points (below), work with a partner to organize the information needed in the Timeline document provided. Also - if you hear information during one of the presentations, add this to your timeline as well.
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Inquiry-Based Learning Project
We are going to explore some of World War II through inquiry-based learning. What is this? It is student-centered learning - it is a process where "students formulate questions, investigate to find answers, build new understandings, meanings and knowledge, and then communicate what they have learned to others."
Your task will be to:
- Infographic (Using online programs such as Piktochart)
- Creating your own media campaign (News articles, Advertisements, Public Service Announcement)
- Sway, PowerPoint, Google Slides
- Artistic Representation (Painting, Drawing, Music)
- Create a Whiteboard Animation
- Formal Essay
- Your own idea - check in with Mrs. Loveridge-Marks first
Your task will be to:
- Choose an area of exploration within World War II (I have put some possible options below).
- Create a driving question to focus your research and project.
- Decide on a way to present the information learned.
- Infographic (Using online programs such as Piktochart)
- Creating your own media campaign (News articles, Advertisements, Public Service Announcement)
- Sway, PowerPoint, Google Slides
- Artistic Representation (Painting, Drawing, Music)
- Create a Whiteboard Animation
- Formal Essay
- Your own idea - check in with Mrs. Loveridge-Marks first
Creating an Inquiry Question
Follow these steps:
Follow these steps:
- Watch this slideshow will help you develop your question for your Inquiry Project.
- Use this worksheet to develop your Inquiry and Guiding Questions.
- Begin your research.
- Note-Taking - You will need to have detailed research notes for each of your guiding questions. ***Remember to put it into your own words.***
- Keep track of your sources.
- Self-evaluation and Teacher Evaluation - use this RUBRIC for your research notes.
Possible Topics for Exploration
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Resources:
Canadian War Museum - Democracy at War The Canadian Encyclopedia - information on a variety of topics Veteran Affairs Canada - Second World War www.ushmm.org/ - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Inquiry Topic Ideas: WW2 Inquiry Questions WW2 Research Topics |