Introduction
WORLD WAR I
Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when Britain and Germany went to war on 4 August 1914, and both Prime Minister Joseph Cook and Opposition Leader Andrew Fisher, who were in the midst of an election campaign, pledged full support for Britain. The outbreak of war was greeted in Australia, as in many other places, with great enthusiasm.
Source: https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/atwar/first-world-war
Source: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/ARTV00148
https://sites.google.com/site/yr9historysaad/world-war-one-lessons/lesson16/9%20History-%20Map-%20Europe%20in%20comparison%20to%20Australia.jpg
Task
Your task is to research aspects of Australia's involvement in World War 1.
Source:https://www.awm.gov.au/visit/exhibitions/1918/battles/trenchwarfare
An aerial view of shell and bomb damaged battlefield and trenches in Belgium. AWMH12079
This WebQuest will guide your learning, taking you on a journey through WW1 looking at the events, places and people of the the 'war to end all wars'.
You will need to complete each task in the PROCESS section.
You can complete the tasks in any order you choose, so long as all tasks are completed by Wednesday 11th of April.
You can choose to present your completed body of work in many ways. Just make sure you answer all questions fully.
- Booklet: either written or typed
- PowerPoint presentation
- Video diary
- Voice recording
- Poster
You will have access to computers and iPads during class time.
Remember to reference your sources of information.
Process
ALL tasks MUST be completed. The order you complete them in is up to you.
Task 1 - Causes of World War 1
Answer the following:
1 - Based on the learning you have already undertaken and using the points below, write a paragraph outlining the MAIN causes of WW1.
Information to help you.
Great Britain: We have a large empire and many colonies. We have a superior navy to all other nations.
Germany: We are jealous of Great Britain’s power and strong navy. We are building our own army and stockpiling weapons so we can enforce our superiority in the region.
France: We are a neighbour of Germany. Why are they building up a great army? Do they want to invade us and take more of our land, just like they did in 1871? It is just not on! It is about time we took revenge and put Germany in its place!
Russia: We are also a neighbour of Germany. We are worried about their intentions and their strong army. We also want to control the Balkans and ensure we have access to the Mediterranean Sea.
Austria-Hungary: We also want control over the Balkans and therefore resent Russia trying to take control. We fear Russia’s power if it enlarges its territory by taking the Balkans.
Smaller Nations: We feel we need to take sides so we can have protection if larger and more powerful nations attack us. These are dangerous times!
Serbia: We hate Austria-Hungary. We always have and always will!
Click on the following link to view an interactive timeline of WW1.
https://ww1.sl.nsw.gov.au/explore/timeline
Task 2 - Places where Australian's fought
Source: http://www.spiegel.de/images/image-587164-galleryV9-wncc.png
Answer the following:
2 - Research the places Australian's fought and mark the locations on the map.
Information to help you.
Collect a blank map of 1914 Europe.
Remember to note the dates when the fighting began.
Use the links below to help.
https://sites.google.com/site/the39th/WesternFront-custom-size-694-593.jpg
http://www.kokoda.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/westernfront-map-600x600.png
http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/21154e04a8b76e1230af2e98efb65b28
https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/atwar/first-world-war
http://www.civicsandcitizenship.edu.au/cce/fast_facts_file,9614.html
http://3rddivisionaif.tamworthfamilyhistory.org/
http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/world-war-i-map-of-the-front-lines-of-wwi-a-942603.html
https://www.rferl.org/a/world-war-i-map-europe-1914-2014/25427811.html
Task 3 - Enlisting
Answer the following questions in full sentences.
3 - Were there any requirements or standards that needed to met to enlist in WW1?
4 - What are some reasons for Australian's enlisting to fight in WW1?
5 - How was propaganda used to influence civilians? Do you think the propaganda worked?
Information to help you.
https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/enlistment
http://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2014/04/17/3987722.htm
http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/australia-wwi/home-wwi/rush-enlist
http://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2015/04/21/4220660.htm
http://www.firstworldwar.com/posters/australia.htm
https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/enlistment/ww1
Task 4 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
At the time of WW1, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders were not officially classified as citizens of Australia. Under the Protectors' Acts they could not enter a public bar, vote, marry non-Aboriginal partners or buy property.
When you think about this fact, why do you think many young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people enlisted to fight?
Source: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C278508
Answer the following:
6 - Create a list of reasons why young Aboriginal men might have enlisted.
7 - From your reading, do you think Aboriginal people were treated equally on their return home?
Answer in full sentences and provide reasons and examples for your point of view.
Information to help you.
Aboriginal service during the First World War
https://www.awm.gov.au/about/our-work/projects/indigenous-service
Indigenous service
https://www.awm.gov.au/webgroups/indigenous_service
Brave family spurned by the land they served
https://www.smh.com.au/news/national/family-spurned-by-land-they-served/2007/05/27/1180205078964.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1
Task 5 - Daily life
Answer the following:
8 - You are a soldier fighting in WW1. Write a letter to your family back home describing a day in the life of a soldier.
Information to help you.
Remember to use descriptive language to paint a picture of what you are dealing with.
You could discuss any or all of the following in your letter: living conditions, food rations, health, hygiene and mates, say what you don't like about the war, speak about the weapons you're using, talk about your view on the war....is it what you thought?, what scares you about the future?
https://www.awm.gov.au/visit/exhibitions/anzac-voices/life-gallipoli
https://www.awm.gov.au/visit/exhibitions/nurses/ww1
Task 6 - Technology in WWI
There were many weapons and technologies used in WWI?
Answer the following:
YOU CAN EITHER
9a - Select one of the technologies you are interested in learning more about and create a poster:
- your poster must include at least one picture/drawing of your technology.
- include information about the technology. e.g. which country used it?, what was it used for?, did it provide the country with an advantage?, who operated the technology in the war?, how did it work?, what weapons did it have?, what are some interesting facts about the technology?, has it had any advances over time? or any other questions you would like to investigate.
or
9b - answer the following questions on a variety of technologies below.
1. What were two benefits of airplanes during WW1?
2. What were two benefits of submarines during WW1?
3. What were two benefits of tanks during WW1?
4. What are two facts about machine guns from WW1?
5. What is the definition of a trench?
6. What role did technology in World War I have on soldiers?
Information to help you.
https://www.ncpedia.org/wwi-technology-and-weapons-war
https://www.awm.gov.au/visit/exhibitions/1918/technology
http://www.history.co.uk/article/5-technological-innovations-from-ww1
Task 7 - Commemoration
Answer the following:
10 - How do we commemorate our WWI veterans in Australia? Does everyone agree with these commemorations? Give your opinion.
http://education.abc.net.au/home#!/media/2329366/remembering-world-war-i
Evaluation
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Overall project |
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Fully answered the research question.
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Answered the research question with some factual errors.
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Partially answered the research question.
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Did not answer the research question.
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Carefully organized. |
Good overall structure. |
Satisfactory organized. |
Poorly organized. |
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Clearly displays personal understanding of historical impact. Supports opinions. |
Shows some personal understanding of historical impact. Partially supports opinions. |
Shows little understanding of historical impact. Supports few opinions. |
Shows no understanding of historical impact. No evidence of support for opinions. |
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Demonstrates an excellent understanding of written English: grammar, punctuation and sentence structure. |
Good understanding of written English, some grammatical errors. |
Many grammatical errors. |
Grammatical errors make it impossible to understand. |
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Uses multiple sources of information in developing an accurate written project. Excellent bibliography. |
Uses several sources of information in developing an accurate written project. Contains bibliography. |
Uses few sources of information, ineffective use of research materials. No evidence of using sources listed. |
Shows no evidence of research. No bibliography. |
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Displays evidence of mastering major issues. |
Displays evidence of major issues. |
Displays little evidence of understanding major issues.
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Displays no evidence of understanding major issues. |
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Task 1 |
Provides a detailed and accurate response outlining the MAIN causes of WWI. |
Provides an accurate response to the MAIN causes of WWI. |
Provides some of the MAIN causes of WWI. |
Provides inaccurate information on the MAIN causes of WWI. |
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Task 2 |
Correctly labels all places Australians fought on the map with detail. |
Labels most of the places Australian’s fought correctly, lacks some detail. |
Labels most places, however, some in incorrect locations, minimal detail. |
Minimal attempt has been made to correctly label he map. |
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Task 3 |
Answers all questions with detail. |
Answers all questions with some detail. |
Limited detail provided in responses. |
Incomplete answers. |
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Task 4 |
Provides a detailed list and evidences their opinion. |
Provides a list and some evidence for opinion is provided. |
Provides a list of possible reasons but no evidence to support opinion. |
No evidence to support opinion. |
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Task 5 |
Writes a captivating letter, using descriptive language to paint a picture for the reader. Addresses all aspects of daily life. |
Writes a detailed letter with the use of some descriptive language. Addresses some aspects of daily life. |
Writes a letter in a letter format, with the use of some descriptive language. |
Writes a basic letter, lacks detail and descriptive language. |
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Task 6 |
Provides detailed and accurate responses/poster |
Provides answers to all questions/poster with accurate information |
Attempts to answer questions, some detail lacking |
No attempt to answer all questions accurately |
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Task 7 |
Provides evidence of their opinion. |
Provides some evidence of their opinion. |
Limited evidence provided. |
Incomplete response provided. |