Title of Lesson: WWII Radio Broadcast Podcast
Subject Area and Grade Level: American History 9-12
Duration: Approximately three forty-five minute class periods.
Objectives: As a part of a larger WWII unit, in this lesson students will be able to utilize print and online resources to investigate various WWII issues including rationing, conservation, war bonds, women in the workforce, Nazi advances, battle reports, etc. and discuss their findings in small groups. Students will be able to compose an accurate and informative script for a WWII style radio broadcast about their chosen topic. Students will be able to perform their prepared script. Students will be able to use their prior knowledge of the recording software to record their performance, produce a podcast, and upload it the classroom blog site.
Content Standard(s): Depending on the students’ topic choice, several State of Ohio Social Studies Content Standards may be covered including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Analyze the impact of U.S. participation in World War II with emphasis on:
a. Events on the home front to support the war effort, including industrial mobilization, women and minorities in the workforce;
b. The internment of Japanese-Americans.
2. Analyze the causes of World War II including:
a. Appeasement;
b. Axis expansion;
c. The role of the Allies.
3. Analyze the consequences of World War II including:
a. Atomic weapons;
b. Civilian and military losses;
c. The Holocaust and its impact;
d. Refugees and poverty;
e. The United Nations;
f. The establishment of the state of Israel.
From the State of Ohio Language Arts Content Standards:
1. Evaluate the usefulness and credibility of data and sources:
a. Identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources;
b. Explain the usefulness and accuracy of sources by determining their validity (e.g., authority, accuracy, objectivity, publication date and coverage) and define primary and secondary sources.
2. Organize information from various resources and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes:
a. Select an appropriate structure for organizing information in a systematic way;
b. Compile and organize the important information and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
3. Communicate findings, reporting on the substance and processes orally, visually and in writing, or through multimedia.
From the State of Ohio Technology Content Standards:
1. Students use and array of technologies and apply design concepts to communicate with multiple audiences, acquire and disseminate information and enhance learning:
a. Apply appropriate communication design principles in published and presented projects;
b. Create, publish and present information, utilizing formats appropriate to the content and audience.
Materials and Resources:
Textbooks, class notes, sources for sample voice recordings: original historical examples as well as student products, classroom computers, microphones, internet access, recording software such as Audacity, quiet locations for recording if necessary with either appropriate technology available or mobile equipment and class set of assignment instructions and assessment rubric.
Procedures:
1. Anticipatory Set
· Have students list ways they receive news, entertainment and public service announcements.
· Have students name news items crossing all media forms currently.
· Discuss with students the importance of radio as both as a source of news and entertainment now and during WWII.
2. Instructional Input
· Play short samples of historical radio broadcasts: a speech, a news report, a music program, or a variety program. (Examples may vary according to the themes emphasized during the WWII unit in class up to this point.)
http://www.authentichistory.com/ww2/news/19440605_News-Allies_Enter_Rome.mp3
http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/day-of-infamy/images/infamy-radio-address.wav
http://www.earthstation1.com/History/Vietnam/AFVN-%27Chicken_Man%27_Theme.mp3
3. Modeling
· Distribute and review assignment instructions and assessment rubric.
· Play samples of former students’ WWII podcasts.
4. Check for Understanding
· Invite students to share or suggest possible topics in whole group discussion.
· Invite students to share or suggest possible approaches to the assignment. Possible ideas include an interview, variety program, news report, breaking news, etc.
· Dismiss students to form groups of three.
5. Guided practice/activity
· Provide student groups with support as they select a topic and begin their research and investigation.
· Monitor student progress as groups begin writing and recording.
· Assist as necessary with research, composition, performance, and podcast production.
6. Independent Practice/closure
· Confirm each group uploads a finished podcast to the classroom blog page.
· As time permits, play each group’s completed podcast to the class and discuss.
Assessment Plan/Evaluation: Assessment will be based on information accuracy and successful collaboration, investigation, composition, performance, recording, and podcast production.
Modifications for special populations/Extensions: Modifications to this lesson may include assigned student groups, approved topic list or an assigned topic, and suggested or required resources. This lesson may be extended from a radio broadcast to a “news reel” assignment using video of their performance and other video sources with iMovie software.
Reflection: Did this lesson allow students to realize how radio broadcasts reflected wartime society? Did students successfully incorporate information from written format to an audio format? Was there evidence that students were able to synthesize what it would be like to live in a society that primarily relied on the radio for information? Were students motivated by the use of technology? Did they choose appropriate topics and resources for their project?
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