Process

Process 1:

    1. After presenting the lesson, the class will divide into teams of four.
    2. Using Process Guide #1: Brainstorming, each team will brainstorm about WWII and the creation of memorials or monuments.
    3. Each team member will read the job descriptions in the Task Section and select a job.

     

    Process 1 Due On: ______________________________

     

     

    Process 2:

    1. Each team member will read the job descriptions and select a job.

    2. Individually, using at least six websites and classroom literature sources, research and answer the following questions using Microsoft Word. Please note, sources must be checked and validated using Kathy Schrock's Critical Evalution Survey: Secondary School Level as a guide. Remember to keep a webliography of all sources you use.

    Research must be completed by: ___________________________.

      1. Frogman
        1. Describe the frogmen of World War II.
        2. What did they do?
        3. Why do the jobs of these men remain a secret?
        4. Why were they pivotal to the success of World War II?
        5. Find and document stories of five frogmen to share with your team.
        6. How will those stories be beneficial to the challenge your team faces?
        7. Why should the frogmen have a memorial created for them?
      2. Director of the National Legislative Service for the VFW
        1. What is the VFW?
        2. What is the importance of the VFW?
        3. Describe the job of the Director of the National Legislative Service for the VFW.
        4. How will you be an asset to the successful completion of your mission?
        5. What significance does the VFW play in the creation of war memorials?
        6. How will you get your team's argument heard by Congress?
        7. Document five areas to be addressed as you prepare to contact Congress.
      3. Monument Designer
        1. How does one become a monument designer?
        2. Describe the job of a monument designer.
        3. Who decides what monuments will be created?
        4. What types of resistance do monument designers receive?
        5. What types of resistance may you encounter building this memorial?
        6. How will you use that resistance to your advantage?
        7. Based on existing memorials, document three design suggestions to share with your team.
        8. Create a journal detailing the materials and funding you need to create each memorial.
      4. Chief Marketing Officer
        1. Describe the job of a Chief Marketing Officer.
        2. How and why will a Chief Marketing Officer be beneficial as a team member for this cause?
        3. What do you know about your audience that will help you convince them to build a memorial to the frogmen?
        4. What strategy will you use to convince ‘Congress’ to build a monument?
        5. What tools do you need to create your strategy?
        6. Document five persuasive marketing strategies to share with your team.

    1. As a team, share and reflect upon what you have learned from your research.
    2. As a team

      3. Letter completed by: ___________________________.

      Persuasive Argument completed by: _________________.

      Plans and replica completed by: ____________________.

      1. Final Project: Each team will present their persuasive argument using PowerPoint or other visual aids. A small replica of the memorial is to be created, along with labeled drawings showing size, scale, materials, and cost.

       

      Process 2 Due On: ______________________________

       

       

    Process 3:

    1. Dressed in the garb of your character, present your persuasive argument and memorial design and replica to ‘Congress’.
    2. ‘Congress’ (your classmates) will complete a rubric that will show the strength/weakness of your argument and memorial selection.

    Process 3 Due On: ______________________________