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"The United Nations operates under the assumption that the recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world. Its intent to bring this recognition to the hearts and minds of all peoples of the world is set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted and proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 217 A (III) of 10 December 1948."
This WebQuest is designed to help you
- Understand the purpose and function of the United Nations.
- Use this as a model to fashion a culture at your school that recognizes the inherent dignity and equal, inalienable rights of all members of your school population. This includes students, teachers, counselors, administrators, teaching assistants, office workers, technicians, custodians, cafeteria workers, campus aides, and of course parents. (Continue adding any others that are not listed.)"
Question: "How can we fashion a school culture that recognizes the inherent dignity and equal, inalienable rights of all members of our school population?"
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"Historians coined the term "Gilded Age" in an effort to illustrate the outwardly showy, but inwardly corrupt nature of American society during the industrialization of the late 1800's. You are a member of a film production studio that has recently been hired to produce a documentary about the Gilded Age of American history."
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"Your team will be exploring India's caste system, the civil rights movement, and the equal rights movement, then putting it all against the backdrop of Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird."
Question: How is the Dalits' plight in India like the struggle for equality fought by blacks and women in the United States?
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"Arthur Miller's The Crucible shows many innocent people being accused of crimes/sins they did not commit. Throughout history, society has been blinded to similar occurrences, or "witch hunts." Indeed, Miller wrote The Crucible in response to one of those "witch hunts" that took place in his time period--McCarthyism."
"Your job, in a group of 3 (or 4) students, is to research the background of the Salem Witch Trials, McCarthyism, and other "witch hunts" throughout history to find their causes, evaluate their consequences, and develop a solution that would help avoid and/or prevent such "witch hunts" in the future."
Question: What should be done to keep the innocent from being accused and presumed guilty?
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"The Vietnam War was an event that divided a nation. The period 1965 to 1972 saw Australia embroiled in one of the most divisive involvements in its history. During this time 50,000 troops were sent by the Australian Government to fight alongside US troops in Vietnam. This decision led to an unprecedented reaction on the part of the Australian public. The conscription issue in particular caused civil unrest, which gave rise to new social movements that changed Australians' perceptions of their nation."
"Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War and the reaction of Australian citizens to her involvement cannot go unrecognised."
Task orientation: "A new museum commemorating Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War is to be built in your city. A committee has been formed to create the exhibits to be housed in the museum. Your group is one of several which has been asked to select artefacts and displays of significance for one of the museum’s six rooms."
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"Now that we have finished reading The Crucible, you are going to have a chance to examine some other instances where mass hysteria has ruined people's lives and compare them to the tragedy in Salem. For this webquest, you will be a journalist working to expose injustices caused by mass hysteria. Through accessing primary and secondary sources and talking to experts, you will use the webquest to find and compare the causes and effects of The Salem Witch Trials, the internment of Japanese-Americans during WWII, the McCarthy Hearings, and the Robert Roberson child abuse case."
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"The land in the Middle East referred to as Palestine has been ruled by a series of foreign occupiers for hundreds of years. Since British occupation and the eventual declaration of the creation of the independent state of Israel, May 14, 1948, the region has been plagued by a series of wars and continual tensions between the Arabs and the Jews. You will discover the roots of the conflict between the Arabs and Israelis and examine the events occurring today and ultimately design a peace plan of your own."
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You are a teenager living in the United States during World War II. You read the newspapers and hear the radio broadcasts, but it is hard to make sense of this war that involves so many countries and people. This webquest will take you back to the Home Front of the 1940's to learn what it was like to grow up during this turbulent time. As a group you're going to explore the topic of A Separate Peace.
What would it have been like to have been a teenager during World War II? How would teenagers of today deal with the conflicts of war and friendship?
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"Have you ever wondered how the United States Supreme Court makes its decisions? You are about to become a Supreme Court justice, entrusted with the power to make the final decision upon a controversial case. Your opinion will become law in this country."
"Today the case before you is Able v. U.S. This case calls into question the constitutionality of the military's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy with regard to homosexuality."
"As a Court, you must determine whether or not 'don't ask, don't tell' violates homosexuals' equal protection under the law."
Question: If you were a Supreme Court Justice, how would you decide the case of Able v. U.S.?
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"Welcome to the world of Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird. You are living in the 1930s. Your home, neighborhood, school, activities, clothes and social interactions are vastly different than anything you are familiar with in the 1990s. This WebQuest will take you back in time to learn what your life is like as a young person growing up in the 30s. Using what you learn, write a series of pen pal letters to someone living in 1998."
Question: What was life like for a young person growing up in the 30s?
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