This document is a webquest assignment that asks students to take on the role of a soldier or nurse stationed in Germany during WWII. Students are tasked with researching key topics about WWII and wartime propaganda. They must then write fictional letters home describing their experiences and collect propaganda images. Finally, students create a PowerPoint presentation combining the information from their letters and images.

1. You in WWII Student Page Title Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] A WebQuest for 12th Grade (Social Studies) Designed by Morgan Bowlin [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page

2. Introduction Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Attention Soldiers! It is December 7 th 1941, and the United States has just entered World War II. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor! All able young men and women are requested overseas immediately to aid the United States Army in the war effort against the Axis Powers Japan, Germany, and Italy. You will be stationed in Germany. Please report to the United States Draft Office immediately for further instructions.

5. Evaluation Rubric Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Historical Accuracy All historical information appeared to be accurate and in chronological order. Almost all historical information appeared to be accurate and in chronological order. Most of the historical information was accurate and in chronological order. Very little of the historical information was accurate and/or in chronological order. Role Point-of-view, arguments, and solutions proposed were consistently in character. Point-of-view, arguments, and solutions proposed were often in character. Point-of-view, arguments, and solutions proposed were sometimes in character. Point-of-view, arguments, and solutions proposed were rarely in character. Knowledge Gained Can clearly explain several ways in which his character "saw" things differently than other characters and can clearly explain why. Can clearly explain several ways in which his character "saw" things differently than other characters. Can clearly explain one way in which his character "saw" things differently than other characters. Cannot explain one way in which his character "saw" things differently than other characters. Required Elements Student included more information than was required. Student included all information that was required. Student included most information that was required. Student included less information than was required.

7. Credits & References Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Include a link back to The WebQuest Page and The WebQuest Slideshare Group so that others can acquire the latest version of this template and training materials. http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/timeline/ww2time.htm http://www.multied.com/ww2/index.html http://www.teacheroz.com/WWIIpropaganda.htm http://www3.eou.edu/hist06/WWIIPropaganda.html http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-posters/uk-ww2.htm http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/guts/ http://womenshistory.about.com/od/warwwii/Women_and_World_War_II.htm http://www.fsu.edu/~ww2/links.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwtwo/ http://www.euronet.nl/users/wilfried/ww2/ww2.htm Photo of Iwo Jima seen on all slides seen on Flickr: posted by acaben

8. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion A WebQuest for 12th Grade (Social Studies) Designed by Morgan Bowlin [email_address] You In WWII

9. Introduction (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This assignment was developed at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. It was created as an assignment course for EDUC 331 in hopes that a student would one day be able to recreate this assignment in the classroom. The purpose of the assignment is for students to identify the effects of propaganda in WWII and the effect that it had on American wartime sentiment, and the effect it had on opposing nations. Students are also asked to research how Hitler harnessed so much power in a relatively short time period. After researching these topics they are to write fictitious letters of correspondence to their family members back home. This will allow students to showcase the research they have done, and also give them a means of personal reflection into what the war might have been like for someone not much older than them. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

10. Learners (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This assignment was created for a 12 th grade U.S. History class. The project is designed to coincide with the basic WWII information that they have been taught in their current history class. Teachers should provide students with a basic knowledge of the topic prior to this assignment and then it is the responsibility of the student to do more intensive research on the topics in the assignment. At the end of the assignment, students should present their visual presentations to the class. The letters should only be presented on a voluntary basis as some students might not feel comfortable sharing the possible emotional contents of their letters. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

13. Resources (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson will require students to have internet access to conduct their research. They will also need to be able to access the PowerPoint program in order to generate slides for the visual presentation of this project. The students have been provided with a series of websites to aid them in their research which are listed below. However, they are free to use any internet source they need as long as the information is relevant. http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/timeline/ww2time.htm http://www.multied.com/ww2/index.html http://www.teacheroz.com/WWIIpropaganda.htm http://www3.eou.edu/hist06/WWIIPropaganda.html http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-posters/uk-ww2.htm http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/guts/ http://womenshistory.about.com/od/warwwii/Women_and_World_War_II.htm http://www.fsu.edu/~ww2/links.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwtwo/ http://www.euronet.nl/users/wilfried/ww2/ww2.htm This assignment is designed for older students who should be able to pace themselves and work independently. Only one teacher is required to be on hand should the students have any questions. The teacher might also need to partner with a multimedia specialist within the school, or the librarian, in order to aid the students in the use of computer programs and the internet. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

14. Evaluation (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Historical Accuracy All historical information appeared to be accurate and in chronological order. Almost all historical information appeared to be accurate and in chronological order. Most of the historical information was accurate and in chronological order. Very little of the historical information was accurate and/or in chronological order. Role Point-of-view, arguments, and solutions proposed were consistently in character. Point-of-view, arguments, and solutions proposed were often in character. Point-of-view, arguments, and solutions proposed were sometimes in character. Point-of-view, arguments, and solutions proposed were rarely in character. Knowledge Gained Can clearly explain several ways in which his character "saw" things differently than other characters and can clearly explain why. Can clearly explain several ways in which his character "saw" things differently than other characters. Can clearly explain one way in which his character "saw" things differently than other characters. Cannot explain one way in which his character "saw" things differently than other characters. Required Elements Student included more information than was required. Student included all information that was required. Student included most information that was required. Student included less information than was required.

15. Teacher Script (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This assignment is designed for older students who do not need a lot of direction so there is no need for a teacher script. This page is linked to the Process segment off of the Teacher Page. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

16. Conclusion (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson is relevant to high school seniors because during WWII it was young people their age who were being drafted. It provides a way to learn the material without just reading a textbook. The assignment asks the student to place themselves back in time in order to learn about what was really going on. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

17. Credits & References (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page A special thanks to EDUC331 professor James Folkestad for his help with the assignment. Other resources include The WebQuest Page This assignment can also be accessed online at The WebQuest Slideshare Group . Websites included for student use: Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/timeline/ww2time.htm http://www.multied.com/ww2/index.html http://www.teacheroz.com/WWIIpropaganda.htm http://www3.eou.edu/hist06/WWIIPropaganda.html http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-posters/uk-ww2.htm http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/guts/ http://womenshistory.about.com/od/warwwii/Women_and_World_War_II.htm http://www.fsu.edu/~ww2/links.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwtwo/ http://www.euronet.nl/users/wilfried/ww2/ww2.htm Photo of Iwo Jima seen on all slides seen on Fl