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Sixth Grade Project

The Task

You will be studying World War II and reading the book, Number the Stars.  In groups you will prepare a booklet that tells important information about your area.  Each group will do an oral report and a PowerPoint presentation on their subject.

The Resources

Use the following websites and resources to research your area.

Web Sites - Try these.  Use search engines for more.  

 

              Remember
              The Holocaust Learning Site for Students
              The Holocaust
              The Museum of Tolerance
              The Death March of 1945
              The Story of  W.W.II
              Denmark
              World War II Internet Pages
              Background Information
             
The Luftwaffe, 1933-45
           World War II - A British
Focus

Encarta Encyclopedia
Library Resources

 

The Process

Research the topic you were given with your group.  Decide what is important information.  Take notes of each important event or other information.  Remember to note your source.
Develop a booklet that covers the important information you and your group found.
Use that information in a PowerPoint presentation that you and your group will present to the rest of the class.
Your booklet must include written reports by group members.

 

Topics:

Allied Leaders        Axis Leaders        Holocaust and Jewish Religion

Battles                    Armaments