by Benjamin Nakamura, La Sierra University
This webquest gives students an opportunity to learn about a relatively unknown yet important socio-historical event in California history--the largest forced migration in US history--the internment of multiplied thousands of Japanese-Americans during World War II.
Teacher Introduction
Dear Teachers,
The historical events of our past provide great learning opportunities for our students. The internment of the Japanese Americans during World War II is seldom mentioned, if ever, in our history texts. However, instead of shying away from this less than honorable act, we should use it as an opportunity to show our students that our country has had its fair share of mistakes just as other nations have. Moreover, the principles of freedom and democracy, though established since our nation's inception, have been hard-fought. Examining this event, can instill a deeper gratitude in all of us. It can help us appreciate our freedoms so easily taken for granted.
In addition, to the social, moral, and historical lessons our students will benefit by participating in this WebQuest, they will also have an opportunity to incorporate the following:
1) multiple learning modalities
2) cooperative learning
3) technology as an integral part of the curriculum
4) critical thinking skills
5) Bloom's Taxonomy is highlighted and integrated throughout the Webquest represented by underlined font in this color.
It is my desire that this WebQuest experience will prove engaging, inspiring, and challenging for students and teachers alike.
Sincerely,
Ben Nakamura