1) Research Outline: You are to use the reading assignments and resources from this Learning Pursuit to develop either two mind maps using Mindmeister or two Google Docs outlines to construct your understanding on the following two topics.
•The ESPRAT+G aspects of the Weimar Republic (1919-1933)
•The ESPRAT+G aspects of the Nazi Totalitarian Dictatorship (1933-39)
You can either work alone or with a partner to construct your projects. When completed, your two research outlines should provide the rich details to easily answer all of the Essential and Unit questions for this unit of study.
Step A> Creating. Work with your partner to create your mind map or outline. The mind maps should have the following in the center node “Your name(s)-Weimar Republic” and “Your name(s)-Nazis” or if you use Google Docs, use these names for your doc titles. Add the following nodes/sub-headings to your mind map/doc: Economics-Social-Political-Religion-Arts-Technology+ Geography with the addition of People/Events. You will build out the People/Events section of your projects with secondary nodes/subheadings listing who and what you feel are important in your research. Remember to use the nodes/sub-heading to list categories/key points and then use the Note tool to record your research and analysis. It is important to add your thoughts and analysis throughout your project so remember to include it. Share your initial research learning guides with Mr. Carpenter. (Due date: October 28th 5:30 am)
Step B> Gathering. Start adding secondary nodes/sub-topics under each of your headings as you do your reading and work your way through the researching of the links on the Resources page. You should research the links on the Resource page a few every couple of days. Approach each site with your ESPRAT and People/Events “glasses” on. Find information that you can add to your two projects. Look to expand new sections to your projects that better meet your learning needs (e.g., timeline, vocabulary terms, etc.) (Due dates: Your research learning guides will be reviewed each weekend starting at 6:00 am Saturday morning. You will receive feedback and a grade for each week. You will be given a final date to complete your two research learning guides for a full project grade.)
Step C> Constructing. This next step is when you look to your completed two projects as resource guides to answer the Essential and Unit Questions for this unit of study. A Google Doc will be shared with you with assigned questions to be answered. A second document listing the People, Events and Actions for the unit will also be shared with your name listed by the ones you need to do write ups for. These two documents when completed by everyone will be your study guides along with your research learning guides to prepare for the exam or your application assessment.
Step D> Assessing or Applying. You have the choice of taking the traditional IB essay test or applying your understanding of the rise of Hitler (and possibly other dictators) to a present day situation. The choice is yours. If you choose to apply your learning, your assignment is listed below (#3) which involves role playing in a simulation.
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2) Essential Questions Response: Create either a Mindmeister mind map or Google Doc. Entitle it “SL or HL- Your Name- Germany Unit EQs”. Share it with Mr. Carpenter. Develop your responses to the questions as we go through the unit.
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3) Simulation Report: As members of the Focus Worldwide consulting company that advises businesses and communities around the world, you are being hired by leaders in Asia to prepare an important study/report. With the 21st century being termed the “Asian Century”, your task is to help the Asian leaders deal with their greatest fear as the region advances economically, socially and militarily.
With some dictatorships already in place and only a short history of democracy in the region, you are tasked to prepare guidelines (Do’s and Don’ts) on how these business and community leaders can help their respective countries prevent the further growth of dictatorships.
Your will use your knowledge of the events leading up to World War II to prepare your guidelines focusing on why so many dictators came into power. Your team of experienced economists, historians, anthropologists, psychologists and political scientists (users of ESPRAT+G) will analyze your recent research (mind maps/Goo Docs) to prepare a multimedia presentation to guide your clients and their nations as they prepare for the future.
Extra Application: You might even challenge yourselves to prepare an artifact demonstrating the power of propaganda as propaganda usage was so key to the rise of Hitler in Germany. This extra presentation could take the form of a poster, other art, short video, podcast, etc. You decide what the point of the propaganda will be about and create the product doing your best to persuade. Create your own rubric to assess your the content, design, and delivery of your propaganda artifact.
-Rubric for Multimedia Presentation of Guidelines to Prevent Dictatorships as attachment at bottom of page.