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**Chapters 23 & 24** **United States History 11**
 * World War II Portfolio**

This assignment requires that you create a portfolio based on World War II topics. You will need to accumulate 160 points worth of work in order to complete the assignment. The attached assignments are broken into three levels. You may choose any combination from this list, but it must equal 160 points. By the end of this unit on WWII your portfolio must be complete.


 * Layer 1: C Level**

1.C Take notes on the documentary "WWII: The Lost Color Archives.” Organize and type up the notes. Include a paragraph that outlines what you learned. (20 pts) 2.C Read Chapter 23. Complete the 1-16 review questions at the end of the chapter. (Page 798) (20 pts)

3.C Read Chapter 24. Complete the 1-18 review questions at the end of the chapter. (Page 842) (20 pts)

4.C As a class we will be watching “Schindler's List.” Write a letter to Oskar Schindler from the viewpoint of a child who lost both parents to the Holocaust. This may be written in the language of your choice. (20 pts) 5.C Create 10 Flash Cards that use U.S. WWII Generals and Admirals as their subjects. Limit the information to their service in WWII, including major battles and campaigns. On the front of the card, provide both the name and a photograph. (20 pts) 6.C Provide a picture and a brief description of the capabilities of each of the following aircraft: B-29 Superfortress, Spitfire, P-38, B-17, Zero Fighter, Stuka, Messerschmitt, and P-51. (20 pts )

7.C Watch the movie “The Tuskegee Airmen.” Write a 1-2 page typed paper that describes the obstacles the African-American servicemen, particularly these aviators, had to over come to defend their country. Use specific scenes from the movie to prove your points. (20 pts)

8.C Create a "side by side" chronology of WWII. Have the European Theatre on the left and the Pacific Theatre on the right. You need at least 10 events on each side. (20 pts)

9.C Find the Johnny Cash song, “The Ballad of Ira Hayes”. Listen to the song and then research the life of Ira Hayes. Write a 1-2 page typed paper on the Battle of Iwo Jima and the role played by Ira Hayes. (20 pts)

10.C Complete a graphic organizer that illustrates the causes of World War II. (20 pts)


 * Layer 2: B Level**

1.B Create a diorama of the D-Day invasion at Normandy. Accompany this with a 1-2 page typed paper that describes this operation. (40 pts)

2.B Build a model of one of the following WWII vehicles: Aircraft, Naval Ship, or Armor. Accompany the model with a one page typed paper describing not only the bomber but how and where it was used during WWII. (40 pts)

3.B Create a pictorial essay of the effects of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki compared to the effects of the incendiary bombing of Dresden. (40 pts)

4.B Create a two page transcript of a radio broadcast from “Axis Sally.” Keep in mind that her message was in support of the Axis side. (40 pts)

5.B Create battle map of any American operation in the war. Accompany this with a 1-2 page typed paper that describes this operation. (40 pts)

6.B Write a letter to Harry Truman supporting or criticizing his decision to drop the Atomic Bomb. 1-2 pages typed. (40 pts)

7.B Create a propaganda poster from any combative nation’s point of view. The poster should be at least 11X17 in size and an authentic creation. (40 pts)

8.B Create a map of the internment of Japanese located in the United States. Write a 1-2 page essay that explains why they were located where they were and what led the United States to intern Japanese-Americans. (40 pts)
 * Layer 3: A Level**


 * You may choose to complete 1A or 2A, but **__not__** both.

1.A With parental/guardian permission*, watch the movies “Tora Tora Tora” and “Pearl Harbor.” Research the attack on this naval base and write a movie review from a historical standpoint that compares and contrasts the treatment of history by these movies. You must be very clear about the criteria you use to judge the films. (50 pts)

2.A With parental/guardian permission*, watch the movies “Saving Private Ryan” and “The Longest Day.” Research the D-Day invasion and write a movie review from a historical standpoint that compares and contrasts the treatment of history by these movies. You must be very clear about the criteria you use to judge the films. (50 pts)

3.A Research any American WWII hero. Write a 2-3 page typed report on that person. Include why they are deemed a “hero” and illustrate their contributions to the war effort. (50 pts)

4.A Visit the Springfield Armory National Park and compose a 1-2 page opinion as to its impact on WWII. Could the argument be made that this armory is //THE// arsenal of democracy? (50 pts)

5.A Working with a partner, interview a World War II veteran and put together a PowerPoint presentation for the class that demonstrates their experience in the war. (50 pts)


 * If a student chooses to do these assignments they must obtain a permission slip from the teacher and have it signed and returned with the completed portfolio.

*Pretend you are a soldier fighting in WWII. Write a letter home that describes your experiences. Your letter __must__ be posted on the class wiki (20 pts), as a written copy will not suffice for credit.
 * Mandatory Assignment – __ALL__ students must complete this portion as part of their 160 points.**