UNIT 3 WORLD WAR II

World War II Battle Presentation

Assignment

In a group of three or four, research and deliver a multi-media presentation describinga battle or military campaign that involved Canadian forces during World War II.

Presentation Requirements

  • Presentation Tool

The presentation must be conducted using a presentation tool such as Power Point, Keynote, Google Docs, etc. The slides must include written and/or visual documents (maps, photos, charts, diagrams, reports, etc.) with captions that identifythe documents. The documents may be bothprimary and secondary sources. The description of the battle on the slides should be brief and concise except for statistics, quotes, journal excerpts, etc.

  • Maps

The slide presentation/description must include maps of the battle/campaign that show the various stages of the battle. Use only secondary not primary source maps.

  • Video

Include a short video clip(3 minutes maximum) that describes an aspect of the battle.

  • Primary Sources Documents/First Hand Accounts

The presentation must include the experience of an individual(s) involved in the battle from primary source documents such as a letter, diary or journal entry, memoir, interview and can be in print, audio or video form. Use Memory Project

Outline/Notes

Prepare and use a point form outline/notesduring the presentation.

Works Consulted/Sources

Provide a list of sources used to obtain the information, documents, video, and first-hand account on the final slide of the presentation tool under the heading works consulted.

Participation

Each member of the group must contribute and participateequallyin the presentation.

Evaluation (Individual and Group)

Students will receive an individual and group mark. Refer to the marking Criteria for the World War II Presentation.

Description of the Battle Outline

  • Background
  • summarize the previous battle(s) (refer to battle sheet provided)
  • maps must be included as part of thedescription
  • Objective(s), Planning and Preparation
  • describe the objectives to be achieved by the Canadians in the battle
  • describe the planning and preparation involved (may not be available)
  • maps must be included as part of the description
  • Weapons and Technological Devices
  • describe the weapons and any other technological devices (sonar, baily bridges, artificial harbours, etc.) used in the battle by the Canadians
  • Battle/Video(s)
  • describe the battle thoroughly and in detail
  • maps must be included as part of the description
  • video must be included (3 minutes maximum) representing some aspect of the battle
  • all members of the group must present on the battle
  • Primary Source Document/First Hand Account
  • describe the experience of individual(s) involved in the battle from primary source documentssuch as a letter, diary or journal entry, memoir, interview in print, audio or video
  • Outcome and Impact
  • describe the outcome of the battle that includes any territorial gains or losses and casualties
  • explain the impact of the battle and how it affected the rest of the war in the short term and long term

Marking Criteria for the World War II Battle Presentation – Individual
A
100%
or
93% /
  • the student demonstrates an excellent understanding of the topic
  • the information is thorough, accurate, relevant
  • the power point, maps, video, primary sources effectively supports the information
  • the presentation is effectively organized
  • the student speaks clearly, articulates distinctly, and maintains frequent eye contact
  • the student participates in an equal portion of the presentation

B
85%
or
79% /
  • the student demonstrates a very good understanding of the topic
  • the information is generally thorough, accurate, relevant
  • the power point, maps, video, primary sources effectively supports the information with one or two exception
  • the presentation is well organized
  • the student speaks clearly, articulates well, and maintains occasional eye contact
  • the student generally participates in an equal portion of the presentation

C+
72% /
  • the student demonstrates a good understanding of the topic
  • the information is mostly thorough, accurate, relevant but inconsistent
  • many aspects of the power point, maps, video, primary sources effectively supports the information
  • effectively support the information
  • the presentation is capably organized
  • the student speaks clearly and maintains some eye contact
  • the student participates in an relatively equal portion of the presentation

C
66% /
  • the student demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of the topic
  • the information is adequate but not thorough, accurate, or relevant throughout
  • some aspects of the power point, maps, video, primary sources effectively supports the information
  • the presentation is satisfactorily organized
  • the student does not speak clearly consistently and maintains some eye contact
  • the student participates in less than an equal portion of the presentation

C-
59% /
  • the student demonstrates a limited understanding of the topic
  • the information is limited and not thorough
  • some aspects of the power point, maps, video, primary sources are not effective and do not support the information
  • the presentation is not effectively organized
  • the student does not speak clearly and maintains limited eye contact
  • the student’s contribution is brief and does not participate in an equal portion of the presentation

F
49% /
  • the presentation is inadequate and does not meet the minimum requirements of the criteria for a passing mark

I /
  • the presentation is incomplete and cannot be assessed

Marking Criteria for the World War II Battle Presentation - Group
A
100%
or
93% /
  • presentation demonstrates an excellent understanding of the topic
  • the information is thorough, accurate, relevant
  • the power point, maps, video, primary sources effectively supports the information
  • the presentation is effectively organized
  • members of the group speak clearly, articulates distinctly, and maintains frequent eye contact
  • members of the group contribute and participate equally

B
85%
or
79% /
  • the presentation demonstrates a very good understanding of the topic
  • the information is generally thorough, accurate, relevant
  • the power point, maps, video, primary sources effectively supports the information with one or two exception
  • the presentation is well organized
  • members of the group speak clearly, articulates well, and maintains occasional eye contact
  • members of the group generally contribute and participate equally

C+
72% /
  • the presentation demonstrates a good understanding of the topic
  • the information is mostly thorough, accurate, relevant but inconsistent
  • many aspects of the power point, video, maps, primary sources effectively supports the information
  • the presentation is capably organized
  • members of the group speak clearly and maintains some eye contact
  • members of the group contribute and participate relatively equally

C
66% /
  • presentation demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of the topic
  • the information is adequate but not thorough, accurate, or relevant throughout
  • some aspects of the power point, maps, video, primary sources effectively supports the information
  • the presentation is satisfactorily organized
  • members do not speak clearly consistently and maintain some eye contact
  • the presentation is not thorough and not all members participate equally

C-
59% /
  • the presentation demonstrates a limited understanding of the topic
  • the information is limited and not thorough
  • some aspects of the power point, maps, video, primary sources are not effective and do not support the information
  • the presentation is not effectively organized
  • members of the group do not speak clearly and maintain limited or no eye contact
  • the presentation is brief

F
49% /
  • the presentation is inadequate and does not meet the minimum standards of the criteria

I /
  • the presentation is incomplete and cannot be assessed

General Sources

Weapons and Technology

First Hand Accounts/Veteran Stories

Video Series – For King and Country

Episode Guide