I am using this project during a seventh and eighth grade exploratory class. The students will create a powerpoint presentation about the life of Adolf Hitler and why he became the man he did.
Standards:
SS: Principles and Processes of Governance Systems - Explain how leaders are selected
SS: Missouri, United States, and World History - 3b Knowledge of continuity and change in the history of the world
SS: Economic Concepts and Principles - Interpreting the past, explaining the present and predicting the future of economic decisions
NETS-S
1. Creativity and Innovation
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
3. Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
d. Process data and report results
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
21st Century Skills
Learning and Innovation Skills
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