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You will be assigned a WWII battle or campaign to research. You will compile pictures and resources on
that battle that will contribute to making a visual class timeline in Chateau Weichel (my portable).
Due for setup on Friday, November 14th
Battles & Campaigns:
Dunkirk and the Fall of
France
The Battle of Britain & The
Blitz
The Dieppe Raid*
Your Tasks:
I.
Research your assigned battle and write a 250 word summary that answers the main historical
questions:
o What was it all about?
o Where was it?
o When was it?
o Who was involved?
o What was the outcome?
o What was the significance? Why is it important? *Must relate significance to Canada
II.
Find three (3) photographs of your battle. For each, write a caption that describes a) what it
depicts and b) who it depicts. Make sure you dont pick the same photographs as someone else!
o Your photos should be approx. half a page in size. When you are done, print them and
cut them out so you have 4 individual pictures w/ captions.
III.
You need to complete one (1) extra item for your battle. This is for depth. Refer to the opposite
page for the extra items for each battle. Make sure you dont do the same item as someone
else.
o For your extra item, find a suitable picture, diagram, or map. Give it a title and write a
short 50-100 word explanation of that item.
Assessment:
Summary
/10
- Answers all historical
questions and contains
essential facts
- Accurately narrates the
course of the event
Photographs
/5
- Are presented in the
proper format (photo
size = half page, caption
underneath)
- Historically relevant
Extra Item
/5
- Short description
accurately defines item
- Format: Title at top,
photo/diagram in
middle, definition
below