WebQuest of the Cold War 1945-1990

PEER REVIEW PACKET

DIRECTIONS: Complete a Peer Review Evaluation Sheet for ALL 7 Cold War Project Presentations.

§  Peer Review represents the process of providing individuals with feedback or constructive criticism regarding their work.

§  This process can be helpful in a variety of ways, for both the individual doing the reviewing and the person receiving feedback.

§  Overall, it provides an additional set of eyes and an alternative perspective to assess the assignment.

§  Complete the following in a thorough and conscientious manner – be polite, be honest, be objective.

REVIEWER
KOREAN WAR

1.  CONTENT: How clearly and completely were the following questions answered?

- What were the reasons the War started?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Was it actually a war?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- What countries were involved?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- What was the outcome of the War?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Who were the historical personalities involved and their roles?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

2.  GRAPHICS: Pictures / Maps / Charts etc.

- Number: Minimum was 1 MAP + 2 PICTURES

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Effectiveness: Did the graphics help your understanding of the topic?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

3.  ASSESSMENT:

- Give the Project Presentation a GRADE:

A / AB / B / BC / C / CD / D / F

- LIST and DESCRIBE the POSITIVE ASPECTS you noticed about the Project Presentation.

- LIST and DESCRIBE the parts of the Project Presentation that need to be improved in order to earn the best possible grade.

VIETNAM WAR

1.  CONTENT: How clearly and completely were the following questions answered?

- What were the reasons the War started?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Was it actually a war?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- What countries were involved?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- What was the outcome of the War?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Who were the historical personalities involved and their roles?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

2.  GRAPHICS: Pictures / Maps / Charts etc.

- Number: Minimum was 1 MAP + 2 PICTURES

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Effectiveness: Did the graphics help your understanding of the topic?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

3.  ASSESSMENT:

- Give the Project Presentation a GRADE:

A / AB / B / BC / C / CD / D / F

- LIST and DESCRIBE the POSITIVE ASPECTS you noticed about the Project Presentation.

- LIST and DESCRIBE the parts of the Project Presentation that need to be improved in order to earn the best possible grade.

BAY OF PIGS INVASION

1.  CONTENT: How clearly and completely were the following questions answered?

- Why did the United States feel they needed to invade?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Who did they get to invade?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- What countries were involved?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- What was the outcome of the invasion?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Who were the historical personalities involved and their roles?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

2.  GRAPHICS: Pictures / Maps / Charts etc.

- Number: Minimum was 1 MAP + 2 PICTURES

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Effectiveness: Did the graphics help your understanding of the topic?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

3.  ASSESSMENT:

- Give the Project Presentation a GRADE:

A / AB / B / BC / C / CD / D / F

- LIST and DESCRIBE the POSITIVE ASPECTS you noticed about the Project Presentation.

- LIST and DESCRIBE the parts of the Project Presentation that need to be improved in order to earn the best possible grade.

CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS

1.  CONTENT: How clearly and completely were the following questions answered?

- How were the missiles discovered?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Why were the missiles sent to Cuba?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- What countries were involved?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Describe what the outcome was.

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Who were the historical personalities involved and their roles?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

2.  GRAPHICS: Pictures / Maps / Charts etc.

- Number: Minimum was 1 MAP + 2 PICTURES

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Effectiveness: Did the graphics help your understanding of the topic?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

3.  ASSESSMENT:

- Give the Project Presentation a GRADE:

A / AB / B / BC / C / CD / D / F

- LIST and DESCRIBE the POSITIVE ASPECTS you noticed about the Project Presentation.

- LIST and DESCRIBE the parts of the Project Presentation that need to be improved in order to earn the best possible grade.

BERLIN WALL

1.  CONTENT: How clearly and completely were the following questions answered?

- For what reasons was the Berlin Wall built?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- What impact did it have on Germany and its people?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- What countries were involved?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Why was it considered a symbol of the Cold War?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Who were the historical personalities involved and their roles?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

2.  GRAPHICS: Pictures / Maps / Charts etc.

- Number: Minimum was 1 MAP + 2 PICTURES

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Effectiveness: Did the graphics help your understanding of the topic?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

3.  ASSESSMENT:

- Give the Project Presentation a GRADE:

A / AB / B / BC / C / CD / D / F

- LIST and DESCRIBE the POSITIVE ASPECTS you noticed about the Project Presentation.

- LIST and DESCRIBE the parts of the Project Presentation that need to be improved in order to earn the best possible grade.

BERLIN AIRLIFT

1.  CONTENT: How clearly and completely were the following questions answered?

- Why did the Airlift have to take place?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- What impact did it have on the people of Germany and Eastern Europe?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- What countries were involved?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Why was it considered a symbol of the Cold War?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Who were the historical personalities involved and their roles?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

2.  GRAPHICS: Pictures / Maps / Charts etc.

- Number: Minimum was 1 MAP + 2 PICTURES

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Effectiveness: Did the graphics help your understanding of the topic?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

3.  ASSESSMENT:

- Give the Project Presentation a GRADE:

A / AB / B / BC / C / CD / D / F

- LIST and DESCRIBE the POSITIVE ASPECTS you noticed about the Project Presentation.

- LIST and DESCRIBE the parts of the Project Presentation that need to be improved in order to earn the best possible grade.

SPACE RACE / ARMS RACE

1.  CONTENT: How clearly and completely were the following questions answered?

- Explain the growth of atomic weapons between the two superpowers.

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Who were the two superpowers during the Cold War?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Why was the launch of Sputnik so historically significant toward the space race?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- List the achievements (firsts) of the Superpowers involved in the Space Race.

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- What were the outcomes of the Space race and Arms race between the two Cold War superpowers?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

2.  GRAPHICS: Pictures / Maps / Charts etc.

- Number: Minimum was 1 MAP + 2 PICTURES

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

- Effectiveness: Did the graphics help your understanding of the topic?

EXCELLENT / GOOD / SATISFACTORY / POOR

3.  ASSESSMENT:

- Give the Project Presentation a GRADE:

A / AB / B / BC / C / CD / D / F

- LIST and DESCRIBE the POSITIVE ASPECTS you noticed about the Project Presentation.

- LIST and DESCRIBE the parts of the Project Presentation that need to be improved in order to earn the best possible grade.