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This unit on propaganda falls under the World War II World History unit. Propaganda from both World War I and II are included. 1. Components:
Online activity has all components Time:
1-2 periods CA
Social Science Standards 10.5 (Students analyze the
causes and course of the First World War) and 10.8
(Students analyze the causes and consequences of
World War II): Students are asked to understand
the use of wartime propaganda and how
non-democratic governments retain power without the
consent of the governed and the institutions they
destroy to maintain control. Description:
This web based activity has students examine
different propaganda techniques and then identify
them using WWI and WWII propaganda
posters. 2. Title:
Creating an Enemy Components:
Creating and Enemy PowerPoint Presentation
(created by Scott
Berry),
Creating an Enemy Technique Handout Time:
2 periods CA
Social Science Standards 10.5 (Students analyze the
causes and course of the First World War) and 10.8
(Students analyze the causes and consequences of
World War II): Students are asked to understand
the use of wartime propaganda and how
non-democratic governments retain power without the
consent of the governed and the institutions they
destroy to maintain control. Description:
The technique of creating an enemy has played
an important role during wartime. Turning the enemy
into a rapist, barbarian, or beast is an effective
(and necessary) method to mobilize a nation to hate
and kill. Downloadables: 3. Title:
Propaganda Poster Creation Components:
None Time:
2-4 nights (homework only) CA
Social Science Standards 10.5 (Students analyze the
causes and course of the First World War) and 10.8
(Students analyze the causes and consequences of
World War II): Students are asked to understand
the use of wartime propaganda and how
non-democratic governments retain power without the
consent of the governed and the institutions they
destroy to maintain control. Description:
After participating in the Introduction to
Propaganda Techniques activity and viewing the
Creating an Enemy PowerPoint, students are to
create their own propaganda poster using the
methods described and studied in class. Suggested
Poster Requirements: written by dan mcdowell and scott berry, last updated 06/20/01. |