World War I museum exhibit planning project

Summary:

‘Classroom practice of historical thinking prior to embarking on a project; A group oral presentation as an alternative to an individual written project; An activity that makes direct use of my favourite World War ! collection. The Cunliffe collection contains 29 letters written home or received by brothers Herb and Will Cunliffe in the years 1916 ans 17, as well as photos, post cards, and the telegram informing Mary Jane Cunliffe of her husband Herb’s death. The collection is rich in detail, is highly engaging for students, and provokes much thinking about the nature of War.’


General Tasks:

Part 1: Students work in group and examine the Cunliffe collection and reflect about the inferences to make based on the sources. The historical significance of the collection and ethical issues are also discussed.

Part 2: Students plan a museum exhibit one Canada’s role in WWI, and do a presentation about it.


Evaluation Criteria:

Individual evaluations: understanding of historical content, historical thinking skills, communication skills. Group evaluations: organization, articulation and analysis of overall vision.
World War I museum exhibit planning project

Paula Waatainen

10 to 12

West Vancouver, British Columbia

‘Students will work in groups to plan a museum exhibit on one theme in Canada’s role in World War One.’

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