Introduction
On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas, TX. With the use of the research performed through this WebQuest, you will determine if the perpetrator, Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, or if he was aided by accomplices who were never discovered on the day of the shooting. You will work in groups to conduct your research, deliberate on ideas, and build your personal understanding of the subject.
Task
We will spend two classes in groups to conduct research and build understanding of the situation. It is important to remember what was going on at the time in the US. Gain an understanding as to where JFK was in his presidency and what he was doing in the later months of 1963. Who was Lee Harvey Oswald? His background? Who else could have been involved (people or organizations)? Was there a second shooter? What was learned from the Zapruder Film?
Once research is complete, we will engage in a Socratic Discussion to deliberate JFK's assassination and the person(s) involved.
Process
Attached are links to help guide your research. Please look at the materials attached as they will greatly benefit your work and knowledge of the subject. Once you have researched the attached links, you may also do research of your own, BUT be sure that the sources you are using are trustworthy and reliable.
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/november-22-1963-death-of-the-president
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/john-f-kennedy-assassinated
https://www.archives.gov/research/jfk/warren-commission-report/appendix-13.html
https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/assassinations/jack-ruby/
https://www.schooltube.com/media/Zapruder+FilmA+JFK+Assassination+%5BHD%5D/1_3pmydxgt
https://abc7news.com/jfk-assassination-unsolved-conspiracy-theory-lee-harvey-oswald/11270728/
Evaluation
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0 pts |
25 pts |
50 pts | 75 pts | 100 pts | |
| Understanding of research and participation of discussion | No research performed or discussed with class. | Some research has been completed. Minimal participation in discussion. | Clear that the topic has been researched. Participation during Socratic Discussion, but made references to baseless sources. | Clear that the topic has been researched. Participated during discussion, but could have gone into greater detail to prove point. | Clear that the topic has been researched. Raised several points during discussion, and provided evidence for claims made in discussion. |
Conclusion
This assignment will allow students to learn more about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the aftermath of the situation, and to lead the class in a discussion while using trusted sources. They will develop, through research, their understanding and opinions of the subject matter and learn more about what JFK did for the country and what he was unable to do after November 22, 1963.
Credits
Attached are hyperlinks to images shown in this WebQuest:
https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/lyndon-b-johnson
https://sightseersdelight.com/2016/03/visit-1963-at-dallas-sixth-floor-museum/
https://www.icp.org/browse/archive/objects/lee-harvey-oswald-dallas
Teacher Page
Students should have some knowledge of the events surrounding President John F. Kennedy's assassination before entering this class. This WebQuest activity and supplemental Socratic Discussion of the events will help grow the knowledge of that fateful day in the US and will allow students to ponder the many theories and ideas surrounding the day.