The Holocaust

 Unit:

  

Grade 10 - Social Studies - World History

Focus:

  

How did the Holocaust influence the development of international standards of moral and legal conduct for nations and individuals?

BCPS Indicator:

  

Analyze the impact of the Holocaust in order to evaluate the consequences of prejudice and racism. (MSDE LG 1, 2)

 BCPS Library Indicator

  

 Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information. (MSDE LG 3)

To complete your investigation of the Holocaust, click on the appropriate step below each time you come to the library:

 Step

 Module

 Research Activity

 One

 Questioning and Planning

Developing questions

Using graphic organizers

 Two

 Gathering/Sorting/ Sifting 1

Using the Internet

  • Browser basics
Three

 Gathering/Sorting/ Sifting 2

Using print sources

  • Searching the automated catalog
  • Using reference sets
 Four

 Synthesis and Evaluation

Time to stop and
"take inventory"

Evaluating information

  • Which questions are well answered?
  • Which ones requre further investigation?
  • Are there any new questions?
 Five

Gathering/Sorting/ Sifting 3

Using the Internet

  • Search engines
  • Directories
Six

 Final Synthesis and Evaluation

Creating a newsreel segment or newspaper feature story to inform

Seven

 Presentation

Preparing for the presentation


Steps in the Research Process:

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Credits: The Module Maker concept and template developed by Dr. Jamie McKenzie were used by the Office of Library Information Services to develop this research module for the Baltimore County Public Schools' Essential Curriculum The template is available at http://www.fromnowon.org/module/module.html. The Module Maker may be used by teachers and school districts to create lessons for students but may not be Whacked or republished on any Web site or in any other electronic format without express permission. All other uses, transmissions and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly by Dr. Jamie McKenzie.

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