Remembrance+WebQuest

I really appreciate the attention that you gave during the book, //The Devil's Arithmetic//. When you feel connected to a text your comprehension is stronger. I want to give you the opportunity to explore the holocaust in a personal way. Many of you had questions and wonderings about the this time in history. Now is the time for you to find answers or at least explore the events of this time in history.

You are a reporter assigned to research the events of the holocaust. Every good reporters uses many resources to research a topic so your task is to research at least three sources before completing your report.
 * __Introduction__**

Go to the following sources and use the provided form to take organized notes of the topic. You are researching the 5 W's:
 * __Process__**

WHO: Ask yourself, "Who were the important people involved and what was their role in the holocaust?"

WHAT: Define your chosen topic and explore what you feel was most important.

WHERE: Where did the event happen in your chosen topic?

WHEN: What was the timeline or date of the significant event in your chosen topic?

WHY: This is a question that can be the hardest to answer for this topic. I want you to do your best and keep in mind what motivates people to act. Everyone has a motivation that predicts their decisions and actions. Explore key people in your chosen topic and ask yourself, "What motivated this person to act this way?"

Use the 5 W's chart to answer questions while you are researching.

You will use the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum as your starting point for research. You are going to choose a topic that is most interesting to you. When you click on a topic below you will be given further instructions.
 * __Resources__**

Rescue and Resistance: What did people do to help the Jews in the situation? Who were the key players in the resistant movement?

Propaganda: Did people actually believe that the Jews were evil? Find out when you explore how Hitler's regime used propaganda to persuade people to believe that Germans were the superior race.

Under Nazi Rule: What was it like to live in Germany under the rule of Hitler and the Nazi regime? Explore the events of this time period and investigate the artifacts that tell a story about this time in history.

Children of the Holocaust: Investigate the unique perspective of being a child caught in the midst of hatred and war. Find out how they survived and had to hide to survive.

Aftermath: Investigate what happened to the displaced Jews or the people that committed crimes against humanity.

You are going to write a newpaper article to report your findings. Here are some links to help you with your task:
 * __Evaluation:__**

[|How to Write a Newspaper Article]

[|Reporting Tips]

[|Newspaper Story Format]

You will use the following interactive website to create your final newspaper article. [|Newspaper Printing Press]