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WORLD WAR II WEBQUEST:

The purpose of this WebQuest is to give you an overview of the events of World War II, specifically focusing on Germany and Adolf Hitler.

Introduction

World War II was the most widespread and violent war.  This WebQuest will take you on a journey where you will:

1.  Get to know the primary players in World War II.  It was a war of aggression and expansion from primarily three countries: Germany, Italy and Japan.

2.  Understand how leaders were changing their countries' culture.  Germany and Italy were both under the control of leaders who came to power by suppressing minorities and stirring up hatred in their countries.

3.  Focus on the European side of the war, even though Japan was seeking to control the Pacific Ocean. 

4. Learn about the technology of World War II, especially the weapons that were available.

TASK ONE:

Your first job is that of Researcher.  Use the links below to find out about the events leading up to World War II.  Fill in "Background Research" Paper.

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/treaty_of_versailles.htm

http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/timeline/ww2time.htm#stpaul

TASK TWO:

You have been given the job of searching for details from World War II that will be included in a newly created Children’s World War II Museum in Washington, DC. 

Use the links below to decide on what artifacts should go in the museum.  *An artifact is an object that people would find interesting and that shows an important part of the war.  Fill out the "Museum Artifact Chart" on the back of your research information. 

Use the links below to discover details about the war. 

http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii- Videos about the war

http://fcit.usf.edu/holocaust/resource/MOVIES.htm- Videos about the Holocaust

http://www.angelfire.com/ct/ww2europe/summary.html A WWII timeline

http://www.angelfire.com/ct/ww2europe/weapons.html German aircraft

http://www.johnsmilitaryhistory.com/German.html German tanks

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facism Fascism

http://www.mrdowling.com/706-hitler.html Rise of Hitler

http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0210520/hitler.htm- Hitler info

http://www.history.co.uk/explore-history/ww2/nazi-germany.html- Nazism (Check out the videos on the right side of the page!

http://history1900s.about.com/library/holocaust/blmap.htm Map of concentration camps

http://history1900s.about.com/library/holocaust/blchart.htm Concentration camp chart

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/famous_battles_of_world_war_two.htm- battles of WWII

http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/leningrad.htm Siege of Leningrad

http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=4594 Homefront information

http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/airbattle.htm Battle of Britain

http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/blitz.htm London Blitz

http://www.johnsmilitaryhistory.com/armor.html American Fighting Vehicles

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_aircraft_of_World_War_II Aircraft

http://www.mtaofnj.org/content/WWII%20Combat%20Medic%20-%20Dave%20Steinert/wwii.htm medicines used

http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/find_out/guides/world/d-day_/newsid_3754000/3754731.stm D Day

http://www.stg.brown.edu/projects/WWII_Women/tocCS.html women in the war

http://library.thinkquest.org/C006001/ German airforce

TASK THREE:

Create a PowerPoint presentation that showcases the artifacts that you think should be included in the museum.  Use at least one page for each artifact and include a picture of the artifact.  Also be sure to include your reasons for why you believe the artifact is important and what it represents.  You will have to persuade the museum board with this powerpoint that the artifacts you chose are the most important and should be included! Click below to open the powerpoint and begin.