Introduction

The Summer of My German Soldier, by Bette Greene is a book that has many memorable events in our history.  Adolf Hitler wanted to take over the world, World War II had erupted, and people were trying to survive the Great Depression.  Before you begin reading this exciting novel, you need to take some time to discover the history of the 1930's.  This will help you place yourself in this time period, so you can feel like one of the characters.  You are going to find all of this history on the internet.  So get ready to click your mouse back in time

This WebQuest correlates with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and integrates goals and objectives for the eighth grade curriculum.  This activity covers a wide range of subjects: Social Studies, Langauge Arts, Computer/Technology Skills, and Information Skills. 

This WebQuest will address the following Standards:

Language Arts  At this time, the Standard Course of Study is being revised.   Please refer to the NEW Standard Course of Study when it is implemented. (2001?)

Social Studies 10.3  At this timeAnalyze the reasons for the involvement of the United States in World War II.

Computer/Technology Skills 3.0  The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.

Information Skills 4.0  The learner will EXPLORE and USE research processes to meet information needs.

Please write all your answers on this paper in cursive (the students will print this page)

1.Why and when did the United States enter into WWII?

2.When the United States entered the war, who was the
President at that time. (first, middle and last name)

3.What were the beliefs of the Nazi Party?

4.Nazi is a nickname....what does NAZI stand for?

5.What is an Aryan?

6.What happened at Pearl Harbor?

7.List at least 5 adjectives that describe Adolf Hitler.

8.What does anti-Semitic mean?

9.What is an Aryan?

10.What is rationing? (State 3 items they had to ration)

When you have answered each question completely,
take some time to look at some really neat WWII
pictures.  (Just click on the resource...WWII Pictures)

You will be graded according to the following:
1. Did you answer EVERY question?
2. Are your answers in complete sentences? (subject, verb, etc.)
3. Did you find the correct answers to the questions?
4. Your involvement in the classroom discussion.

You should now have a better understanding about life in the 1930's.  This will make reading the novel much more enjoyable and understandable.