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This WebQuest covers the following IB History syllabus content:

World History topic 10: Authoritarian states (20th century)

Topic: Emergence of Authoritarian States. Prescribed content: Methods used to establish authoritarian states: persuasion and coercion; the role of leaders; ideology; the use of force; propaganda.

Topic: Consolidation and maintenance of power. Prescribed content: Use of legal methods; use of force; charismatic leadership; dissemination of propaganda.

Suggested Examples: Mao - China

This WebQuest also covers the following ISTE student standards:

3a Students plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.

3b Students evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility, and relevance of information, media, data, or other resources.

3c Students curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections and conclusions.

7a Students use digital tools to connect with learners from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, engaging with them in ways that broaden mutual understanding and learning.

7b students use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts, or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.

Suggestions for Implementation:

If planning on using the WebQuest, ensure that students have a strong grasp of the importance of propaganda for authoritarian states.
Introduce propaganda and define its purposes prior to implementation.
Have students work through each of the procedure pages to learn about how the Chinese used various mediums of delivering propaganda to people during Mao's reign.

Modifications:

If time does not permit a full exploration of each section by every student, break students into groups to learn about the various mediums of delivery of propaganda and have them share their findings.
Have students further research the mediums of their group to give more examples and depth to the understanding of how states use propaganda.

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