Introduction
Welcome All. This WebQUEST will take you on a journey about the Salem Witch Trials which took place in 1692. Arthur Miller's play the Crucible written in 1953 was used to shed light on the Salem Witch Trials. We will also explore some similartiies between Nazi German and Salem. How fast a lie can travel and the impact that it can have.
Task
There will be some questions about the correlation between Nazi German and Salem. You will be asked to figure out how they are related, if they are relatable at all.
Process
Focus Questions
What was the religious practice of people in Salem?
What are Puritans?
How did the Puritans dress?
What were the roles of women and children?
What did the people of Salem believe about witches and withcraft?
http://www.history.com/topics/puritanism
How did Nazi Germany teach the people to hate Jews?
How does Nazi Germany and Salem relate?
What is Propoganda?
How did they teach Propoganda?
https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005202
https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007822
The power of Deception
How Can fear effect your values?
Can Fear Create Hysteria?
Evaluation
Content of Presentation
- Accuracy (Was the information presented correct?
- Thoroughness (Did the group members answer all of the questions?)
- Relation to Topic (Was all of the information presented relevant?)
Conclusion
Hopefully You Now understand the power of a Lie and will read the book the Crucible. And study up on the effects of the Holocaust.
