Activity
First, split the students off into groups of 5. There will be 5 to 6 groups. Within each group, there will be an editor, a person over graphics, a person over the webpage design, and a content coordinator. The content coordinator is responsible for making sure that the topic chosen is fully covered with the main details, as well as making sure that there is some new information that the teacher did not previously discuss. The person over graphics is responsible for coordinating with the content person so that they find pictures that are relevant to the information. The webpage designer also works with the other members of the group to create the layout of the website so that all information can be accurately displayed in a way that is pleasing to the eye. Finally, the editor is responsible for overseeing it all, and making sure it all comes together.
Next, each group will be assigned a specific topic within World War II to complete their website off of. Some of these topics can include:
Once each group's website is complete, take some class time to have the student's look at the other websites that their peers have created and allow them to give some constructive criticism on each webpage.
Next, each group will be assigned a specific topic within World War II to complete their website off of. Some of these topics can include:
- D-Day
- Pearl Harbor
- Science and Technology of WWII
- The Holocaust
- Winston Churchill
- Women during WWII
Once each group's website is complete, take some class time to have the student's look at the other websites that their peers have created and allow them to give some constructive criticism on each webpage.