1. World War I Research Task

2. The task:
Working in pairs, you will be researching a topic relating to World War I. You will be creating a PowerPoint presentation to present your information.
Research your topic in DETAIL. Make sure that you put all the information you find into your own words!!!

3. The task:
Your research should be focused on the Australian experience of WWI.
You will be presenting your information to 2 other pairs.
You will have 6 periods to complete this lesson – use your time wisely!

4. Structure of your presentation
NOTE: you might like to devote a slide in your presentation to each dot point
- Introduction– Briefly state what your presentation will be about.
- Who? – Who were the key people involved?
- What? – What were the key events?
- When? – What are the key dates associated with your topic?
- Where? – What are the key locations related to your topic?
- Why? – Why was your topic important in WWI?
- How? – How has your topic influenced our world today?
- Create a collage of pictures – make sure you use pictures revelant to your topic!

5. Structure of your presentation
DO NOT: put big chunks of information on your PowerPoint!!!! Your PowerPoint is not there for you to read from, it is there as a visual aid for your presentation. You might like to write up some cue cards to help with your presentation.

6. Working effectively as a group
Some things to keep in mind when working as a group:
- Work cooperatively and respectfully with your group members.
- Assign roles or responsibilities to each other.
- Good communication is essential.
- Make sure that the work load is shared EQUALLY - be fair to each other!

7. List of topics
- Simpson and his donkey - Boy soldiers - Casualties (injuries or deaths) of the war - Nurses - Medicine - Weapons - Minorities (women/indigenous people) - Animals - Leaders in WW1 - Trench warfare - Benefits of the war - Significant battles of WW1 - Divisions of the Australian Armed Force - Bravery awards/medals of WWI