Lesson 5

War Games

Grade Levels: 10-12

Subject (s): 20th Century History, Business Computer Applications, and Foreign Language

Learner Outcomes:

At the conclusion of this lesson, the student will be able to:
1. Identify key alliances, military strategies, leaders, and armaments of World War II.
2. Incorporate accurate information about World War II and reenact the strategies of Allied and Axis Powers.

Duration of Lesson: 3, 90 minute class period.

Materials:

1. Paper
2. Pen/Pencil
3. War Games Handout

4. Peer Evaluation Rubric
Technology Tools:

1. Internet Access
2. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or Publisher Software.
3. Scanner
4. Printer

Teacher Notes:

1. Acceptable Use Policy on File
2. Secure Computer Laboratory Access

Procedures:

1. Introduce the Lesson
2. Distribute Printed Copies of Creating a War Game Handout.
3. Allow students time to research the assignment in class using such search engines as: www.dogpile.com, www.google.com, www.mamma.com on the Internet.
4. Using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, or Publisher Software develop game questions, game board, and clear instructions on how to play the game.
5. Allow time for students to play each other’s version of the War Game.
6. Evaluate each other’s performance (Peer Evaluation Rubric)
7. Collect all completed materials.

Modifications:

1. A Touch Screen for Physically Impaired Students.
2. Additional time to complete the assignment will be permitted for Mentally Impaired Students.
3. Screen Magnifiers for Visually Impaired Students.
4. Increase Font Size and Format in Bold Lettering on all handouts for the Visually Impaired.
5. Use Blue Paper to decrease glare for Visually Impaired.
6. Consult Special Education Staff and review IEP and 504 Plans with that person.

Enrichment Activities:

1. Students can view the video War Games or Saving Private Ryan and write a critical essay about the movie in one page of length.
2. Students can visit the Internet site www.skylighters.org/history/index.html for more in-depth study of World War II.

Evaluation/Assessment:

1. Grade received from War Games Rubric.
2. Peer Evaluation and Feedback.

State and National Standards:

WV Content Standards:
FLIII2.3, FLIII2.8, FLIII3.1, FLIII5.3, SS11.5.7, SS11.4.2, SS11.4.3, TEC.9-121.1,TEC.9-121.2, TEC.9-12.52
National Standards:
Foreign Language
1. Uses the target language to engage in conversations, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions and
     information.
2. Understands and interprets written and spoken language on diverse topics from diverse media.
US History
           Era 8 - The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
            24. Understands how the New Deal addressed the Great Depression, transformed American federalism, and
            initiated the welfare state.
            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 ad operating
                 systems.

Job/Career Clusters:

1. Engineering/Technical Information Technology Support
2. Legal-Government Services Attorney

References:
Story of the 225th AAA Searchlight Battalion

www.skylighters.org/history/index.html

Authors:
Valerie A. Harris
Letitia R. Yeater
Brad A. Fittro
Bridgeport High School

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