Grade Levels: 10-12

Subjects:  20^th Century History and Technology Education

Learner Outcomes:

1.  Students will obtain research information by conducting interviews.
After doing all their background research and their interview, students should be able to answer these questions:
 

When did the US get involved in World War II? In Europe? In the Pacific? Why?

How did people in your community react to the war?

How did your interviewee feel about the US entering WWII? Were they for or against it? Why?

How did they feel about conscription (the draft)?

Materials:
            1. Adopted 20^th Century History Text
            2. Interview Questions Handout
            3. Grading Rubric

 Technology Tools/Courseware:

1.  Computer Work stations

2.  Microsoft Office Professional Suite 97 or above

3.  Printer

4.  Digital Camera

5.  Scanner

6.  Projection Device

7.  Projection Screen

8.  Television

9.  Video-Cassette Recorder

10.  Cassette Tape Recorder

11.  Standard Camera

            1.  Acceptable Use Policy on file.
            2.  Secure Computer laboratory access.

            3.  Contact local Veterans Associations, Senior Citizens Centers, Nursing Homes, and churches for possible interviewees.

            4.  Secure appropriate technology for presentation (i.e. TV, VCR, tape recorder, computer, projection device, projection screen)
 
 

Procedures:
            1.  Review the effects of the shifting balance of power obtained by Japan after the
             Russo-Japanese War and the Japanese delegations manipulation of racial politics
             at the Treaty Conference of Versailles (WWI). Explain how increasing American
             economic pressure was one factor that led to Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor.

            2.  Search and review Internet sites such as "The Road to War" from the BBC's Modern
                World History website and We Witnessed the Attack of Pearl Harbor.
            3.  Students will prepare a list of appropriate questions for interview using the sample questions provided on the interview handout.

            4.  Students will interview a local WWII veteran or spouse of one to learn how their community
                 reacted to the start of WWII.  Students will then present the findings of their interview using technology of choice i.e. PowerPoint, Video or
                  Audio cassette, Photo-Essay.

Modifications:

            Possible special education modifications include the following:

1.  For physically impaired students: If available, use a touch screen, trackball or Intellimouse. Using blocks, raise the height of the computer table for wheelchair bound students.

2.  For mentally impaired students: Allow additional time to complete the assignment when necessary. Pair students with partner if needed.

3.  For visually impaired students: Increase font and screen size. Use blue paper for handouts to decrease glare *Consult with special education staff regarding specific IEP requirements. Enrichment activities: Students may select more than one veteran to interview. Students could create a school bulletin board and or Wall of Recognition of community veterans. Students may arrange a WWII Veterans guest speaker assembly for the school. Outstanding presentations could be presented to local community organizations, service organizations, or clubs.
4.  Consult Special Education Staff and review IEP and 504 Plans with that person.
 
 

Students will receive two grades for this lesson:

            2.  Actual Presentation (Rubric Provided)

State and National Standards:

WV Content Standards:

                    SS.11.11, SS.11.1.6, SS.11.2.6, SS.11.5.2, SS.11.5.7, TEC.9-12.2.1, TEC.9-12.12.2.2,
                    TEC.9- 12.3.2, TEC.9-12.3.4, TEC.9-12.4.1, TEC.9-12.5.1, TEC.9-12.5.2

National Standards:

          US History
           Era 8 - The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
            25.  Understand the causes and course of World War II, the character of the
                    war at home and abroad, and its reshaping of the U.S role in world
                    affairs.

            Technology Standards
            2.  Knows the characteristics and uses of computer hardware and operating
                 systems.

            3.  Understands the relationships among science, technology, society, and the
                 individual.

            Historical Understanding
            1.  Understands and knows how to analyze chronological relationships and
                 patterns.

            2.  Understands the historical perspective.

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Performance Assessment Strategies and Activities, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

South-Western Activities for Presentation Graphics, Berry
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