Pearl+Harbor+Web+Quest



Pearl Harbor Attacked Web Quest

Task
You and your group will visit websites about Pearl Harbor. Your group needs to discover the following information: What prompted the Japanese to attack Pearl Harbor? Why did they choose December 7, 1941? Describe the events of that morning, using the eyewitness accounts for guidance as well as the other information you gather. Create a timeline showing the events of that day. Be sure to have the following questions answered: How did President Roosevelt respond to the attack of Pearl Harbor? Do you think President Roosevelt's response was correct? How was Roosevelt's response different from President Bush's after the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001? How do you think most Americans felt about the attack on Pearl Harbor?

Process
Make sure that while you are visiting the different websites, you are taking clear notes and keep in mind the questions you are responsible in answering together. Work as a team. If you are in the computer lab and you have four in your group, you can work two at a computer. Assign the different websites, so you don't duplicate each other. You will have time to get together to discuss your individual answers and compromise in creating cohesive, well though out answers that represents the opinions of your group. Be sure to proofread your work! Make sure your final project flows nicely, and that the graphics you use are appropriate for the assignment. If you decide to incorporate music, make sure they go along with your images and information. For example, "Boogie Woogie, Bugle Boy" may not be the best choice of a song. Finding a ballad may be a better decision. You may even find a song written in commemoration of the event. Try and use music from the early 1940's. Please make sure you cite your sources, including images, video, and music. Here are some resources to get you started on your quest: [|Pearl Harbor: Remembered] [|We Witnessed the Attack on Pearl Harbor] [|Japanese View of the Attack on Pearl Harbor] [|A Collection of Pearl Harbor Videos] [|Today in History: December 7, 1941] [|Interactive Pearl Harbor Information] [|How did Japan view the Pearl Harbor attack?] [|National Geographic: Pearl Harbor] [|History Channel]

Conclusion
We have had ample time to compile our information. Now we'll get back to the classroom and you can work together on your final presentation. You can use PowerPoint or even Google Doc's presentation software. I hope that you have discovered why the US entered WWII and learned about the importance of attack on Pearl Harbor.

The rubric that will be used to evaluate your project is a link on the left hand side of the page.
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