Ambassador of Peace

Ambassador of Peace

Introduction

The year is 2041, the centennial anniversary of the beginning of World War II. You and a partner have just been selected as World Ambassadors of Peace. It is your job to help the people of your country remember not only the historical events of the Holocaust, but also the basic moral issues that confronted mankind during this time. You must help them understand the delicate human condition more clearly through the historical events of the Holocaust, so that they can see clearly how bigotry affects society. If you are successful, people's moral consciousness will be challenged concerning issues of world peace, and you will lead people to make sound decisions concerning the destiny of humanity.

The Task

Using the resources listed in this WebQuest you and your partner will choose 2 of the following tasks to complete. You will have 5 days in which to complete this assignment. Be prepared to present one of your projects to the class.

Answer these questions about the Holocaust. Be sure to answer them thoroughly! Click here for questions.
Prepare a timeline of Anne Frank's life, as detailed in her diary.
Present a dramatic portrayal of a survivor of the Holocaust. Written copy must accompany presentation.
Create a photo essay of the Holocaust or Anne Frank's life using Power Point software. Photos must have names and/or places included.
Create a bulletin board display.
Using "I Have a Dream" by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., create a Code of Conduct for World Peace.

Resources

The following links to web sites will be helpful in completing your assignment. These are not the only sources available, so feel free to use any that you are familiar with as well.

Anne Frank
Various sites listed here about the life of Anne Frank including biographies, timelines and Anne's other writings.

Survivors of the SHOAH Visual History Foundation
This is Steven Spielberg's organization with a mission to chronicle the firsthand accounts of Holocaust survivors and eyewitnesses, liberators and rescuers.

The History Place - Holocaust Timeline
Time line of the events from 1933 until 1961.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
This site is located in Washington, DC and is America's national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history, and serves as this country's memorial to the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust.

Shamash: The Jewish Internet Consortium Holocaust Home Page
This site currently contains numerous links to sites with information that refutes the efforts of Holocaust deniers. Includes extensive list of additional sites.

YadVaShem
This is the Holocaust center in Israel.

Simon Wiesenthal Center
This is a strong international center for Holocaust remembrance, the defense of human rights and the Jewish people.

Cybrary of the Holocaust
A wonderful resource.

Think Quest: Learning About the Holocaust

Think Quest: The Holocaust: A Tragic Legacy

Think Quest: A Guide to Understanding the Holocaust

"I Have a Dream", by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

The Process

**When you have chosen your 2 projects, please refer to the Evaluation Rubric (below) to see what is expected of each project.

Questions: Using the resources provided in this WebQuest, answer the following questions completely on this page. Use word processing software to type your answers. Be sure to use complete thoughts and correct grammar.

Timeline of Anne Frank's life: Using the resources provided in this WebQuest, create a timeline that gives the highlights of Anne's life as described in her diary. You can use the traditional method of constructing the timeline or use the software, Timeliner, by Tom Snyder. Be sure to include the most important dates and pictures!

Dramatic Portrayal: Choose an actual survivor of the Holocaust (using the sites provided), and write a monologue (a one-person play) that focuses on one particular event that occurred during that person's imprisonment. Be prepared to present this dramatic portrayal to the class without use of notes. One way to approach this is to write as if the person is remembering a certain event and telling it to a friend.

Create a Photo Essay: Using PowerPoint software, gather photos from the sites provided to create your essay. Be sure to label these photos with information about what is in the photo. (Names, dates, etc.) Choose a particular theme or topic such as children, a particular frame of time, or place, etc. for your essay. Include a title page with your theme and your name and date produced.

Create a Bulletin Board Display: Be sure to check with your teacher to make sure there is space for you to display your work before you begin this project. After getting approval to proceed, gather photos, drawings, timelines or any other visual material that could be used to create your bulletin board. After gathering all that you will need, put your bulletin up where your teacher has instructed you to put it up. Remember to include a title!

Code of Conduct: After reading Dr. Martin Luther King's speech, "I Have a Dream", write a code of conduct for world peace. This code should include at least 10 articles for expected behavior between nations and people. When presenting you should be able to defend what you have written as being applicable to world peace.

Evaluation

Rubric

Standard Course of Study Goals/Objectives

Language Arts and Social Studies

Conclusion

The Holocaust, Anne Frank's diary and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's struggle against bigotry are all very important parts of the history of our world. These elements all combine to form an insight into the human spirit. After completing this webquest students will have gained valuable, historical information about one of the world's darkest periods of time known as the Holocaust, and have gained insight into the relationship between it and the struggles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They will begin to understand how bigotry and hatred has affected society, and that they can play a role in shaping the future.

Last updated March 30, 2000