Apartheid Research Project

Since we have just finished reading Cry, the Beloved Country, we are somewhat familiar with what happened during the time period.  However, your task for your research project will be to discover whether or not Paton’s depiction of South Africa was accurate. 

Your thesis statement will be similar to the following: Alan Paton’s Cry, the Beloved Country is/isn’t an accurate portrayal of South Africa’s social situation during the time period that it was written in. 

For each source that we use, you will need to write facts on notecards.  The notecards need to be formatted according to how you’ve been instructed in class.  Each notecard should have the one fact, and a label from which source it’s from.

Your paper will be at least three pages long.  It should be typed, double-spaced or neatly handwritten in blue or black ink.  At the end of your paper, on a separate sheet, give credit to your sources.  We will be working on the bibliography together in class.  Be sure as you take notes, to record the source information (title, author, date of publication, place of publication, page numbers).  Then, I will help you put it into proper form in the classroom. 

You need to record the following information for each of your sources:

Type of source:

Title:

Author:

Place of Publication:

Date of Publication:

I expect you to have AT LEAST four sources. 

Your research paper will be due of April 20^th. I will give you class time to work on your research, citations, and drafting of your paper, but you will need to take time outside of class to finish your work. 

**Any plagiarized papers will result in an automatic F and will be referred to the administration.

Here is a list of websites you might find useful in your research project:

Profile of South Africa- BBC News
South Africa- The Facts

The History of Apartheid in South Africa

You also will want to read the book: Nelson Mandela and Apartheid in World History, by Ann Graham Gaines

Propaganda

Please click here to go to the National Holocaust Museum's site on propaganda.

Where it says "Features," please read the definition for what propaganda is by clicking on the "Learn More" button and record the definition on your propaganda worksheet. 

How was propaganda used in World War I and II?  After the war, how is propaganda used today?

How does propaganda work?  Is it always an effective tool?  Why or why not?

Click here to read about when propaganda encourages genocide.  Read the section about hate speech vs. incitement to genocide.  What is the difference between the two?

Next, click here to read a little bit more about propaganda used during WWII.  Click the arrows at the bottom where it says "Writing the News" and read each slide.  How did Hitler write the news?

What was the name of the most famous antisemetic newspaper in Germany? What was the name of the newspaper that became a "lifeline for Jews"?

What are some of the different tools that the Germans used to spread propaganda?  Name at least three mediums.

How did the Nazi regime limit information after they invaded Poland?

Click here to explore some various themes.  Click on the poster that interests you and read a little bit about the different topics. 

Write three things that you learned/interesting facts in the online exhibit. 

When you're finished, log off, and I'll collect your work! 

R3 Project

Today you are going to work on the R3 Project (Reflection, Remembrance, and Response).

Please click here to begin!  Once you get to the website, follow the directions on your R3 worksheet.  Please take the time to read the information carefully and thoughtfully.  When you are finished, I will collect the work that you did

Langston Hughes Webquest!

During this class period, you will explore some facts about Langston Hughes.

To begin with, read Langston Hughes' biography.  Click here.  Make sure you answer all of the questions about his life.

Next, I would like you to explore a few of his poems.  Please click here to read "Dreams."

The last poem I want you to read is "Dream Deferred."  Please click here to read it.

When you are finished reading his poetry and answering the questions, please turn your work into me!