Jon

In order to make sure that your WebQuest stays aligned with your unit, you will need to copy and paste 3 things from your Stages 1 and 2 from Dr. Grace's wiki onto this page. (This will also help Dr. Theresa give you better feedback on your Intro, Task, and Conclusion.)

=G.R.A.S.P.S= =Understanding(s)= •history is the study of the past through primary and secondary sources and can help better the future. •critically analyzing the themes, turning points, consequences, and people of World War II can help better their understandings of the world. •ideals change over time and bias alters our perspective of history.
 * Goal || To make an appealing trailer of major World War II events and important figures for the new History Channel special. ||
 * Role || You are part of a film making crew looking for your big break. ||
 * Audience || Viewers of the History Channel across the nation will see your trailer, along with History Channel executives. ||
 * Setting || Your trailer will be one of many entered so it must be engaging, interesting, and factual. ||
 * Presentation || You will use movie creation software to showcase the main events of people of World War II in an exciting way. ||

=Introduction=

The History Channel has long been creating TV shows about ancient aliens and conspiracy theories. But, the channel has recently come under new ownership and wants to go back to their basics. So, they are piloting a new special on World War II and are putting all of their energies to this project. The History Channel Executives have contacted you and your film making crew to create a trailer that they can show to their viewing audience. If you are selected you will be compensated as well as get your name out there for future projects.

=Task= You are part of a film making team looking for their next big break. The History Channel just contacted you to enter their competition to create a trailer for their new special on World War II. This trailer will be aired on the History Channel to increase anticipation for the special. History Channel executives want to target their whole audience and wish to go back to reporting about real historical drama. You and your team are to develop a trailer that showcases the main events and people of World War II while also creating an engaging and interesting trailer. Millions of views will see this, so make sure it is factual and exciting. The History Channel executives will judge who will be the winner. The team who makes the winning trailer will receive $100,000 and a free trip to History Channel headquarters in New York City.

=Conclusion= "Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana

Now that you have successfully completed your video you have been selected by the History Channel Executives as the winner of their competition. Congratulations, enjoy the money! Also, take pride in that you have learned the general concepts of World War II. By exploring history you get a chance to see a glimpse of the future. Use this information to better yourself and the world around you.