Year 10 History

World War 2 - Historical Inquiry

Purpose/Background:
This task requires you to investigate and explain two different scenarios in order to understand the experiences of people during
World War Two. You will need to conduct independent research incorporating primary sources. Your analysis should consider the
experiences, conditions and outcomes for people in each of the two scenarios. Through this process, you will develop important
skills in critical thinking, analysis, and evaluation, and gain a deeper understanding of the harsh reality and experiences of those
who lived and fought during World War Two.
Requirements/Instructions:

Part 1 – Folio
The folio involves you documenting your research into the scenario. You will use the information from your folio document to
help construct an extended response based on your chosen scenario.

1. Select one of the topics to research from the list.

2. Investigate each scenario by locating 6 primary sources (3 for each scenario). Primary sources can include photographs,
newsreels, personal accounts, newspaper articles, etc.

3. Analyse each source using the following heading structure. Reference, Relevance, Reliability, Key ideas & Findings.

Part 2 – Extended response (500 – 800 words)

The extended response involves you using evidence from the primary sources to construct a written response on the nature and
experiences of World War Two. This will be done under open-book test conditions during lesson time.
Your extended response must have:

1. Introduction - provide brief background information for both scenarios.

2. Body Paragraphs – provide at least one TEEL body paragraph for each scenario that uses evidence from your primary
sources.

3. Conclusion – summarise the nature and experiences of World War Two.

Steps for Success

 Use evidence from your primary sources, such as direct quotes from written sources or descriptions from visual sources, and
link these to the nature and experiences of the war.
 Follow TEEL structure for your body paragraphs.
Due Dates
Draft Due Date DATE Final Due Date DATE

Submission Requirements: Submit your completed Extended Response to DAYMAP.

Word/Time Limit Format

Written Performance Other
800 words Oral Practical
Media Product
Assessment Rubric
KU4
Explain the role of significant ideas,
individuals, groups and institutions
Standard
connected to the developments of this
period and their influences on
Australian and global history.
Achievement
Excellent explanations of how
individuals, groups and institutions
A
have influenced Australian and global
history.
Good explanations of how individuals,
Good ability to develop questions to
B groups and institutions have influenced
guide research.
Australian and global history.
Satisfactory explanations of how
individuals, groups and institutions
C
have influenced Australian and global
history.
Partial explanations of how
individuals, groups and institutions
D
have influenced Australian and global
history.
Minimal explanations of how
individuals, groups and institutions
E
have influenced Australian and global
history.
KNOW & UNDERSTAND
AT1
Develop and modify questions about
the past to inform historical inquiry.
Excellent ability to develop questions
to guide research.
Satisfactory ability to develop
questions to guide research.
Partial ability to develop questions to
guide research.
Minimal ability to develop questions to Minimal ability to use evidence to
guide research.
AT2
Locate, select and compare primary and
secondary sources, and use information
in sources as evidence in historical
inquiry.
Excellent ability to use evidence to
research history and answer questions.
Good ability to use evidence to
research history and answer questions.
Satisfactory ability to use evidence to
research history and answer questions.
Partial ability to use evidence to
research history and answer questions.
research history and answer questions.
AT8
Use historical knowledge, concepts and terms
to develop descriptions, explanations and
historical arguments that synthesise evidence
from sources.
Excellent ability to communicate findings
using correct terminology and synthesis of
sources.
Good ability to communicate findings using
correct terminology and synthesis of
sources.
Satisfactory ability to communicate findings
using correct terminology and synthesis of
sources.
Partial ability to communicate findings
using correct terminology and synthesis of
sources.
Minimal ability to communicate findings
using correct terminology and synthesis of
sources.