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What are the Steps?
1. Brainstorming sheet 2. Began your research to determine 6 GOOD research questions. Use the SRT Library Commons for your topic links. 3. Included all of the resources you have used for your research. You must use at least THREE SOURCES. The Research Essay Present your information in a multi-paragraph format. You will need an introduction, 6 body paragraphs (one to address each of your research questions) to present your research, and a concluding paragraph. Each body paragraph should be approx.7-8 sentences. Look at the rubric attached for clarification. Research Topics Your essay does not make any direct connection to your Lit Circle novel. You are formulating questions that have arisen as a result of the novel you have read.
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WWII - Holocaust, German Perspective, Hitler Youth
US Holocaust Museum - good introduction / overview
Dachau Memorial / Museum - information on the camp Nuremberg Trials - War Crimes Trial in Germany - 22 men were tried for war crimes and was the first time that many of the horrors of the Holocaust were made public in Germany. Jewish Museum in Berlin, Germany - great information and resources Memorial and Museum at Auschqitz-Birkenau - information about the most famous camp Holocaust Education and Archive Research Team - seeks to provide the truth about Holocaust Yad Vasham - Incredible resource on the Holocaust |
Life as a Geisha - History, Traditions & Modern Connections
NBC TV story about Geisha in relation to the novel.
Mineko Iwasaki - one of many geisha that the author interviewed for the novel Real Geisha, Real Story - Time article Geisha - Wikipedia Modern Day Geisha - story of a young geisha in Japan Western Geisha - story of an Australian girl who has trained to be a geisha Gion, Kyoto - learn more about the geisha district Geisha of Gion - learn more about the geisha costume and custom of Gion |
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Vietnam War - PTSD, The Draft/Dodgers, Why Join?
Vietnam War - History.com
Vietnam War - Wikipedia History of the Draft - how the draft worked Draft Dodgers - anit-war protest archival footage from CBC VWA - Vietnam War Veterans of America Vietnam War and Its Impact on Soldiers - short article about long term impacts |
Afghanistan - Politics, The Taliban, Soviet Takeover...
The Taliban - Wikipedia Soviet War in Afghanistan - Wikipedia Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan - GuidetoRussia.com Life In Kabul - a blog from an American woman working in Kabul Life in Kabul After the Taliban - video clip Photos of present day Kabul - from Reuters.com |
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Life in Afghanistan / Women's Rights
The Taliban - Wikipedia History of Women's Rights in Afganistan - Women's Human Rights Resources Afghan Women's History - from Afghanistan Online Soviet War in Afghanistan - Wikipedia Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan - GuidetoRussia.com Life In Kabul - a blog from an American woman working in Kabul Life in Kabul After the Taliban - video clip Photos of present day Kabul - from Reuters.com |
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Korean War - Brainwashing, Canada's Role
MKUltra - CBC - documentary Project MKUltra - MKULTRA was the code name given to illegal experiments on humans Mind Control Tests - MKULTRA Search for the Manchurian Candidate - Canada and the Korean War - Wikipedia article - lots of links at the bottom you can use Mind Control and the New World Order - Article from Centre for Research on Globalization The Toxic Legacy of Canada's CIA Brainwashing - Article from The Guardian |
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Armenian Genocide - 1915 - 100 Years Later,
Armenian National Institute Armenian Genocide - History Channel Armenian Genocide - An Overview System of a Down - Why the band works to educate others about the genocide. Armenian Genocide - UN Human Rights Council Why Turkey Won't Acknowledge Genocide |
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First They Killed My Father - Cambodia, Pol Pot Khmer Rouge Army
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Red Wolf - Impact of Residential Schools, Reconciliation...
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The Bite of the Mango - Conflict in Sierra Leone
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