Introduction
Welcome: The Life of the Incomparable Josephine Baker
Description: This is a WebQuest to learn about the late Josephine Baker who pioneered her way through motion picture, dance, vocals, etc.
Grade Level: 9-12
Curriculum: History/Black History
Task
Today you will be researching the life and works of Josephine Baker who was a pivotal figure in the 20th century!
With a partner, you will answer the ten questions listed on the process page in a Google doc or Word document. Make sure the document is shared between you and your partner to answer these questions. You will be given the class period to complete this assignment.
Process
1. When and where was Josephine Baker born?
2. What challenges did Josephine Baker face at the beginning of her career?
3. What European country did Josephine Baker move to in 1925?
4. Josephine Baker worked as a spy for the French Resistance during what war?
5. What did Josephine Baker advocate for?
6. How did Josephine Baker influence American culture?
7. How did Josephine Baker influence French culture?
8. What performance established Josephine Baker as the world's most prominent Black female star?
9. What was Josephine Baker's Rainbow Tribe?
10. What day is Josephine Baker Day?
Evaluation
For this assignment, you will be assessed on the completion of the questions in the "Process" tab. The questions must be completed in full sentences with sources cited at the end of the document. Cited sources can be done in any format!
Conclusion
Now that you are familiar with the life and works of Josephine Baker we will continue to learn about historical figures that deserve their flowers over the course of Black History Month! At the end of the month you will pick an individual who you found the most interesting that we talked about and dive deeper by making a presentation about them!
