ESPIONAGE DURING W.W.II.
Scenario:  You have been hired by the Central Intelligence Agency to investigate espionage during World War II.  You have been assigned to investigate a certain individual and work with a team consisting of five other agents.  Your task is to collect evidence and prove that the suspected individual is guilty or innocent. Some information is highly confidential and will be sent to you soon.  Good luck and remember this is a top secret mission.
 
 
 

Project Goal:  To learn about spies during W.W.II.  To understand the impact their actions had on history (politics, economics, and society.)  To create an effective persuasive presentation.
 

A Place to Start:  The information below is what we have gathered thus far.  Please consult it as a starting point.

BOOKS
 

  • Bombshell, The Secret Story of America's Unknown Atomic Spy Conspiracy 
  • KGB: The Inside Story
  • Great True Spy Stories
  • The Cold War
  • The Trial of the Germans: Nuremberg 1945-1946.
    • WEB SITES
      Present your case:  As a group you must prove the innocent or guilt of your alleged spy. You will be expected to give an oral presentation.  Each member of your group must speak and the entire case should be between seven and ten minutes.  A       group of students and the teacher will decide if you have persuaded them to believe your case.  You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and develop a rubric for grading your work.
     
     

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    This page was created on June 15,1999.

    This page is maintained by Judy Schramm.

    Written for District 118 Embracing Engaged Learning Professional Development.
    Project funded by the State of Illinois.