The roles that each one of you will take will help your group to more fully understand the graphic novels. Each one of you will be adding to the whole picture and then it will be your challenge to decide just what parts should be included in the final presentation. There are Internet research links for each role, so you need to be keenly aware of the task so that you can bring back to the group all that you have learned about your topic.
Fill out this FORM as you research
Role # 1 Investigation of historical references to WW II
As you read the graphic novels, carefully note
any reference to WWII. Check the vocabulary
list to make sure any words that relate to
this event are added to the word wall. You will
be asking yourself what major character is connected
to this historical event and how has it influenced
this person's life? Your information will be integrated
in the "Historical Backgound Spot" for your final
radio show, so make sure it is historically accurate.
WWII-This source provides background information on this historical event.
Allies of WWII- Who were the Axis powers during WWII and who were the Allies?
US Involvement in WWII- How did the United States become involved in WWII?
Captain
Nemo- Time to find out just who this is and
why Commander X is associated with him.
Submarines
of WWII-Background information on the submarines
used in WWII.
Role #2: Investigation of the Bermuda Triangle
As you read the graphic novels, carefully note
any reference to the Bermuda Triangle. Check
the vocabulary
list to make sure any words that relate to
this event are added to the word wall. You will
be asking yourself what major character is connected
to this historical event and how has it influenced
this person's life? Your information will be
integrated in the "Historical Backgound Spot"
for your final radio show, so make sure it is
historically accurate.
Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle
Bombers disappear
Students share research on the Bermuda Triangle
An editorial on the Bermuda Triangle
US military site on the Bermuda Triangle
Role #3: Investigation of Columbus in Atlantic 1492
As you read the graphic novels, carefully note any
reference to Columbus. Check the vocabulary
list to make sure any words that relate to this
event are added to the word wall. You will be asking
yourself what major character is connected to this
historical event and how has it influenced this person's
life? Your information will be integrated in the
"Historical Backgound Spot" for your final radio
show, so make sure it is historically accurate.
Columbus-myths/facts
Interactive map of Columbus voyage
Columbus reaches new world short video
Columbus
and the Canary Islands
Journals of Columbus
Role #4: Investigation of the Kingdoms of Atlantis and Lemuria
As you read the novels, carefully note any reference to Atlantis and Lemuria. Check the vocabulary list to make sure any words that relate to this event are added to the word wall. You will be asking yourself what major character is connected to this historical event and how has it influenced this person's life? Your information will be integrated in the "Historical Backgound Spot" for your final radio show, so make sure it is historically accurate.
The Island of Atlantis
Atlantis
The Island of Lemuria
Lemuria
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