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 * American History ~ World War II **


 * The Assignment: **


 * Working in a group of two, you are to create a Wiki page of the assigned battle. You will be given three classroom days to prepare your information and brainstorm ideas for the Wiki page on your topic. Then you will be given four more days to put together your Wiki page and prepare for your presentation. You will present your battle/page at the culmination of the activity. Below is a list of the REQUIREMENTS for the project and an explanation of the grading for this project. **


 * The Process: **


 * ** Receive a randomly-assigned American battle in World War II. **
 * ** Research "your" battle on electronic or print resources. **
 * ** Create Wiki page or pages depicting the **** combatants, **** location , **** goals and the **** outcome of the encounter. **
 * ** Present your Wiki to the class (March 21, 2013) and answer any questions that result from your presentation. **
 * ** Receive final evaluation of your performance. **


 * Requirements for a Wiki page: **


 * 1. Contains information that we need to know about your topic with pictures to show the information. **
 * 2. Contains two working links to websites with resources towards your topic. **
 * 3. Contains four pictures of your topic that show the battle and its characteristics. **
 * 4. Contains at least one map of the battle and its theater of operations. **
 * 5. Contains two "extras". Could be a short video clip, music, audio recording, animation, creation of your own, etc. **
 * 6. Contains four examples of possible test questions that cover your battle and its characteristics. **

**7. Contains a bibliography in which the sources for the Wiki page are cited. Minimum requirement is three separate sources. i.e:**


 * Trueman, C. (n.d.). //The Battle of Guadalcanal.// Retrieved February 24, 2012, from **
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 * Grading: **


 * You will be graded based upon a rubric that your class will be provided as well as meeting the requirements mentioned above. Going above and beyond can only help you. **