The Boys Who Challenged Hitler

Introduction

Students will research and investigate the historical events that lead up to and during the Holocaust.

Task

Final Product

For the WebQuest, you will be working in groups. Each member of the group will be researching different aspects of the Holocaust. Each group will create a Google Site showcasing the information you found during your research with a timeline of events on the front page. Knowing the timeline of when specific historical events occurred is crucial to understanding the Holocaust.

You and your group will use the links provided in this WebQuest in order to research your topic.

Process

Day 1 - Research

In order to share responsibility in this project, split the topics up between group members. Each member will be responsible for researching his/her topic and be able to explain why this topic was important to the Holocaust. Remember to get all the necessary information that's needed to fully explain your researched topic. Your research will be turned in at the beginning of the next class period!

#1 - Introduction to the Holocaust - These sites explain basic information about the Holocaust

https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/introduction-to-the-holocaust

https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/the-holocaust#section_1

#2 - Kristallnacht - Describes the beginning of the persecution of Jewish people

https://www.history.com/topics/holocaust/kristallnacht

https://aboutholocaust.org/en/facts/what-was-kristallnacht

#3 - Ghettos - Information about Jewish people having to leave their homes and belongings

https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/ghettos

https://www.holocaustmatters.org/category/ghetto/

https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=fYWE3ZjEyNWM5OTU4NjU4Nzg2NzkzM2ZlNWI4M2VlZjg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4VqngTaiPg

Day 2- Group Timeline

Once every member of the group has researched his/her event, you will now create a timeline using Google Drawings. Follow the steps below to get started:

1. Go to one member's Google Drive, hit the "NEW" button, then select "MORE" and choose "Google Drawings."

2. Title the new drawing as follows: class period-Holocaust Timeline. You will also need to add the names of everyone in the group, but do this on the actual timeline in the bottom left-hand corner. Highlight each person's name in the color he/she will be using to type text for the timeline.

3. "Share" the drawing with all the other members in the group by clicking the blue "Share" button then adding their email addresses. Once shared, everyone will be able to add to the timeline at the same time.

4. Before splitting up, decide on a design for the timeline. Each person will be adding 2 events to the timeline.

5. For the next step, each member will be using his/her own computer. Begin adding your two entries to the timeline. You will need to explain the event or topic and what impact the event/topic had on the Holocaust era. Each member of the group needs to have a specific color for his/her typing, so that I can see who entered which events. ***Each member should contribute 2 entries to the timeline!

*If your group finishes the timeline with extra time in class, get a head start on Day 3 work! (below)

Day 3 and 4 - Google Site

Once the timeline is complete, your group will create a Google Site. Follow the steps below to get started:

1. Go to one member's Google Drive, hit the "NEW" button, then select "MORE" and choose "Google Sites"

2. Title the new site as follows: class period-Holocaust WebQuest . You will also need to add the names of everyone in the group, but do this on the actual site in the top left corner where is says "Enter site name".

3. "Share" the site with all the other members in the group by clicking the "Share with others" next to the three dots at the top then adding their email addresses. Once shared, everyone will be able to add to the site at the same time.

4. Your group timeline should be added to the first page as an introduction to your site. Then, each person will add a new page to create a site for their researched topic/event. To do this, select the "pages" tab on the right side. Click the "+" at the bottom. Title your page based on your researched person/topic.

5. Publish your site by clicking the blue "Publish" button at the top. Title the web address: class period- group names. You will still be able to edit the site. One person from the group needs to copy and paste the link of your site into the Schoology Assignment. This must be done by the end of class on Tuesday, so I can review progress and grade the timeline!

5. For the next step, each member will be using his/her own computer. Begin working on your site; you may choose any layout you would like to present your information. You will need to explain the event and/or topic associated with the event and what impact the event/topic had on the Holocaust era IN YOUR OWN WORDS! If you use a quote, you must cite it correctly from the person/source in which you obtained the information. Otherwise, it is considered plagiarism.

Each site must include the following:

Heading (Title)
Summary of your research (5-7 sentence minimum)
3 pictures with captions

*You may add more to your site, and it is encouraged! These are the MINIMUM requirements!

Evaluation

3 grades will be taken over this WebQuest:

Individual Research (formative)- checked at the beginning of class on Friday
Group Timeline (.5 formative grade)- due at the end of class Monday. All group members will receive the same grade.
Google Site (summative) - due at the end of class Tuesday. This will be taken over your individual section of the Google Site. A rubric will be handed out on Monday.