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Japan's Role in WWII Timeline
In studying
Japan during the 20th Century, we will examine the causes of it's involvement
and it's actual involvement in World War II. You will be responsible for
researching one of ten events that led Japan to war. With a partner, you
will research your event by using an outside article in addition to your
textbook. You will record your research on an overhead and type your notes
for the class. I will provide all class members with copies of your work.
Upon completion of the presentations, you will be responsible for creating
a comprehensive time line including all of the material.
European
Imperialism in China and Japan
American Imperialism in the Pacific
Japanese Imperialism in Manchuria
Japanese Militarism and allegiance with Nazi Germany
Japanese Imperialism in South East Asia
Pearl Harbor
Fall of Singapore
Showdown at Midway
Okinawa and Iwo Jima
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
There are
three parts to your project. Make sure that you complete the following:
A. Research
a topic
- Pick a
topic
- Write
a brief summary of the event
- Identify
three descriptive facts about the event
- Describe
how it is an example of imperialism (Write down your research in plain
and clear English)
- Record
your research on an overhead
- Type your
research on no more than one piece of paper (so I can photocopy it)
B. Present
your topic to the class
C. Create
a comprehensive time line
- Use butcher
block paper and markers
- Title
your time line
- Identify
the 10 dates & label each event which took place
- Provide
two descriptive facts about each of the 10 events
- Pick three
dates/events and explain how each is an example of imperialism
- Draw a
picture that symbolizes each of the 10 events
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Presentation
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5
Uses required materials, well organized, neat
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3
Missing one of criteria
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1
Missing two of criteria
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0
Not completed
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Format
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5
Provides a descriptive title, identifies 10 dates, labels each event
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3
Missing one of criteria
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1
Missing two of criteria
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0
Not completed
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Detail
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20-16
Accurately describes between 16 and 20 details
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15-12
Accurately describes between 15 and 12 details
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11-6
Accurately describes between 11 and 6 details
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0
Not completed
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Imperialism
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5
Picks 3 dates & explains how each is an example of imperialism
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3
Picks 2 dates & explains how each is an example of imperialism
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1
Picks one date & explains how it's an example of imperialism
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0
Not completed
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x2=
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Visual
Aids
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10-8
Neatly draws between 8 and 10 symbols
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7-6
Neatly draws between 6 and 7 symbols
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5-3
Neatly draws between 3 and 5 symbols
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0
Not completed
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Total = _____________/
50 points
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Visual
Presentation
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5
Types research on outline & creates corresponding overhead
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3
Handwrites research on outline & creates corresponding overhead
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1
Either outline or overhead is not completed
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0
Not completed
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x2=
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Summary
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5
Provides an accurate summary or overview of chosen event
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N/A
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2
Provides a less accurate summary or overview of chosen event
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0
Not completed
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Imperialism
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5
Accurately & thoroughly describes how it's an example of imperialism
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N/A
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2
Less accurately describes how it's an example of imperialism
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0
Not completed
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Detail
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5
Provides 3 detailed facts about event
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3
Provides 2 detailed facts about event
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1
Provides 1 detailed fact about event
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0
Not completed
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x3=
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Oral
Presentation
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5
Both partners share speaking responsibility; each speaks clearly
and slowly; good eye contact
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3
Speaks clearly and slowly, or looks at class
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1
Neither speaks clearly or slowly, nor makes eye contact
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0
Not completed
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Total = ____________/
40 points
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